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This article is about the Dixie Beehives that operated as late as 1986. For the team founded in 2007, see Toronto Dixie Beehives.
Dixie Beehives 
City Weston, Ontario League Central Junior B Hockey League Operated 1949-1986 (Junior A)
1974-1982 (Junior B)Home arena Dixie Arena Gardens Colors Red and White Dixie Beehives are a pair of defunct junior ice hockey teams from Weston, Ontario, which is now part of Toronto, Ontario. They played in the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League and the Central Junior B Hockey League.
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Jr. A Beehives
Founded in 1949 in what became the Metro Junior B Hockey League (in 1956). The Staffords disappeared but were replaced when the East York Rockets moved to Mississauga in 1953. The Beehives won Metro Junior B titles in 1970 and 1971. They joined the new Ontario Provincial Juior "A" league in 1972 and stayed until the league began to fall apart in 1986, although the Beehives folded a year before the league did due to their rink being sold and closed down. The Beehives were three time Sutherland Cup All-Ontario Junior "B" Champions: 1957, 1970, 1971.
Their first Sutherland Cup came as they won the Metro "B" and proceeded to defeat Sarnia 4-games-to-2 with one tie to win the All-Ontario. In 1967, the Beehives made it back to the Sutherland Cup but were thwarted 4-games-to-2 by the Kitchener Greenshirts. In 1970 and 1971 as Metro Champs, they came back again defeating the Hamilton Mountain Bee's both years 4-games-to-1 with one tie and 4-games-to-1 respectively.
In 2007, it was announced that the Oswego Admirals of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League had been bought by interests in Weston. The team has been moved to the Weston Arena and have taken the name Toronto Dixie Beehives. They will begin play in September 2007.
- Dixie Staffords 1949 - 1950
- East York Rockets 19xx - 1953
- Dixie Rockets 1953 - 1957
- Dixie Beehives 1957 - 1986
Season-by-Season results
Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs 1951-52 20 8 10 2 - 87 98 18 4th MetJHL 1952-53 29 9 18 2 - 105 139 20 6th MetJHL 1953-54 32 12 19 1 - 137 164 25 7th MetJHL 1954-55 20 13 7 0 - 69 57 26 3rd MetJHL 1955-56 28 7 19 2 - 107 137 16 8th MetJHL 1956-57 24 9 12 3 - 99 97 21 5th MetJHL Won League, Won SC 1957-58 24 13 9 2 - 115 81 28 4th MetJHL 1958-59 28 19 9 0 - 136 110 38 2nd MetJHL 1959-60 28 9 14 5 - 103 119 23 7th MetJHL 1960-61 28 11 14 3 - 106 120 25 6th MetJHL 1961-62 32 13 17 2 - 121 137 28 4th MetJHL 1962-63 32 16 14 2 - 165 137 34 3rd MetJHL 1963-64 34 14 17 3 - 133 134 31 7th MetJHL 1964-65 35 6 24 5 - 118 189 17 9th MetJHL 1965-66 35 5 18 12 - 98 144 22 8th MetJHL 1966-67 36 15 14 7 - 131 126 37 5th MetJHL Won League 1967-68 36 27 5 4 - 175 94 58 1st MetJHL 1968-69 36 19 14 3 - 147 125 41 3rd MetJHL 1969-70 36 23 7 6 - 214 124 52 4th MetJHL Won League, Won SC 1970-71 44 32 9 3 - 249 165 67 1st Metro B Won League, Won SC 1971-72 44 23 17 4 - 206 162 50 4th Metro B 1972-73 44 23 17 4 - 232 197 50 4th OPJHL 1973-74 44 18 20 6 - 207 227 42 8th OPJHL 1974-75 44 18 15 11 - 213 211 47 9th OPJHL 1975-76 44 6 34 4 - 135 287 16 12th OPJHL 1976-77 44 3 36 5 - 161 306 11 12th OPJHL 1977-78 50 33 10 7 - 326 245 73 2nd OPJHL 1978-79 50 29 18 3 - 240 219 61 4th OPJHL 1979-80 44 33 5 6 - 286 173 72 1st OPJHL 1980-81 44 23 19 2 - 210 208 48 4th OPJHL 1981-82 50 19 24 7 - 236 234 45 6th OJHL 1982-83 48 25 18 5 - 245 240 55 2nd OJHL 1983-84 42 27 10 5 - 269 182 61 1st OJHL 1984-85 48 25 18 5 - 263 235 55 4th OJHL 1985-86 50 10 33 7 - 208 281 27 6th OJHL Playoffs
- 1973 Lost Semi-final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Seneca Flyers 4-games-to-3
- Wexford Raiders defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
- 1974 Lost Quarter-final
- North York Rangers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-3
- 1975 DNQ
- 1976 DNQ
- 1977 DNQ
- 1978 Lost Semi-final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1
- Royal York Royals defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-none
- 1979 Lost Final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-none
- Dixie Beehives defeated North Bay Trappers 4-games-to-3
- Guelph Platers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
- 1980 Lost Semi-final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none
- North York Rangers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
- 1981 Lost Quarter-final
- North York Rangers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
- 1982 Lost Semi-final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Brampton Warriors 4-games-to-1
- Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
- 1983 Lost Quarter-final
- Hamilton Mountain A's defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
- 1984 Lost Final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-none
- Dixie Beehives defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-3
- Orillia Travelways defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
- 1985 Lost Quarter-final
- Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
- 1986 DNQ
Sutherland Cup Appearances
- 1957: Dixie Rockets defeated Sarnia Legionnaires 4-games-to-2 with 1 tie
- 1967: Kitchener Greenshirts defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
- 1970: Dixie Beehives defeated Hamilton Red Wings 4-games-to-1 with 1 tie
- 1971: Dixie Beehives defeated Hamilton Red Wings 4-games-to-1
Jr. B Beehives
Originally known as the Dixie Ventures, the Central Junior B Hockey League team changed their name to the Beehives and became the affiliate of the Dixie Beehives Jr. A (1957-1986) from the OHA Tier II Junior "A" League. They folded in 1982.
Dixie Ventures
- Dixie Ventures 1974 - 1977
- Dixie Beehives 1977 - 1982
Jr. B Season-by-Season Results
Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs 1977-78 42 27 11 4 - -- -- 58 2nd CJBHL 1978-79 44 14 24 6 - -- -- 34 9th CJBHL 1979-80 44 25 15 4 - 231 195 54 4th CJBHL 1980-81 44 16 23 5 - 197 257 37 9th CJBHL 1981-82 40 7 31 2 - 153 287 16 10th CJBHL Notable alumni
- Peter Bakovic
- Paul Beraldo
- Dave Burrows
- Randy Cunneyworth
- Denis DeJordy
- Rick Dudley
- John Grisdale
- Mike Hough
- Mike Kaszycki
- Nick Kypreos
- Ray LeBlanc
- Brett MacDonald
- Bill McDougall
- Dave McLlwain
- Gus Mortson
- Doug Patey
- Dave Poulin
- Dave Reid
- Mike Sands
- Brendan Shanahan
- Jack Stanfield
- Bill Stewart
- Warren Young
Ontario Hockey Association Junior A HockeyCurrent Leagues & TeamsOntario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Brampton Capitals · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Huntsville Otters · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Markham Waxers · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Peterborough Stars · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Toronto Lakeshore Patriots · Trenton Golden Hawks · Vaughan Vipers · Wellington Dukes · Whitby Fury
Former Leagues & TeamsSouthern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters • Brantford Majors • Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas • Chatham Maroons • Detroit Jr. Red Wings • Guelph CMC's • Guelph Imperials • Michigan Americans • Niagara Falls Flyers • St. Thomas Elgins • Sarnia Bees • Sarnia Legionnaires • Welland Sabres • Windsor Spitfires
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants • Belleville Bulls • Brampton Warriors • Cambridge Winterhawks • Dixie Beehives • Guelph Platers • Hamilton Mountain A's • Kingston Frontenacs • North Bay Trappers • Owen Sound Greys • Royal York Royals • Toronto Nationals • Weston Dodgers • Whitby Lawmen
Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs • Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins
Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack • Barrie Colts • Bowmanville Eagles • Bramalea Blues • Caledon Canadians • Collingwood Blues • Couchiching Terriers • Dixie Beehives • Durham Huskies • Orangeville Crushers • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Streetsville Derbys • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton StingOntario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: 1972–73 • 1973–74 • 1974–75 • 1975–76 • 1976–77 • 1977–78 • 1978–79 • 1979–80 • 1980–81 • 1981–82 • 1982–83 • 1983–84 • 1984–85 • 1985–86 • 1986–87
Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98
Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98 • 1998–99 • 1999–00 • 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009-10 CC/OJ • 2010–11 • 2011–12Categories:- Defunct ice hockey teams in Canada
- Ice hockey teams in Ontario
- Sport in Mississauga
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