Niagara Falls Flyers
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For the team in the Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League from 1972 to 1976, see Niagara Falls Flyers (SOJHL).
The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982.
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Niagara Falls Flyers | |
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City | Niagara Falls, Ontario |
League | Ontario Hockey Association |
Operated | 1960 (1960)–72 and 1976–82 |
Home arena | Niagara Falls Memorial Arena |
Colours | Gold, white and black |
Parent club(s) | Boston Bruins (1960–67) |
Franchise history | |
1943–47 | St. Catharines Falcons |
1947–62 | St. Catharines Teepees |
1962–76 | St. Catharines Black Hawks |
1976–82 | Niagara Falls Flyers |
1982–02 | North Bay Centennials |
2002–present | Saginaw Spirit |
Previous franchise history | |
1945–60 | Barrie Flyers |
1960–72 | Niagara Falls Flyers |
1972–present | Sudbury Wolves |
Championships | |
Playoff championships | 1965 & 1968 Memorial Cup Champions |
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Both teams were owned by the Emms Family, and were relocated to Niagara Falls from another city. The Niagara Falls Memorial Arena was home ice to both teams.