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The following is a list of ice hockey teams in Ontario, past and present. It includes the league(s) they play for, and championships won.
National Hockey League
Current teams
| Team | City | Established | Stanley Cups[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Senators | Ottawa | 1992 | 0 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Toronto | 1917 | 13 | Also known as the Torontos (1917–18), Arenas (1918–19), and the St. Patrick's (1919–1927)[2] |
Former teams
| Team | City | Years | Stanley Cups[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Tigers | Hamilton | 1920–1925 | 0 | Joined the NHL in 1919 as the Quebec Athletic Club. |
| Ottawa Senators (original) | Ottawa | 1917–1934 | 11 | Founding member of the NHL in 1917. Won 11 Stanley Cups, but four while a member of the NHL. Became the St. Louis Eagles in 1934. |
National Hockey Association
| Team | City | Years | League titles | Stanley Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Silver Kings | Cobalt | 1909–1910 | 0 | 0 | Became the Quebec Bulldogs in 1910 |
| Haileybury Hockey Club | Haileybury | 1909–1910 | 0 | 0 | Players joined the Montreal Canadiens in 1910 |
| Ottawa Senators | Ottawa | 1910–1917 | 2 | 4 | Founded 1883; A founding team of National Hockey League in 1917. |
| Renfrew Creamery Kings | Renfrew | 1909–1911 | 0 | 0 | Franchise sold to Toronto interests in 1911. |
| Toronto 228th Battalion | Toronto | 1916–1917 | 0 | 0 | Disbanded mid-season due to World War I. |
| Toronto Blueshirts | Toronto | 1912–1917 | 2 | 1 | NHA suspended team after 228th Battalion embarked for Europe. |
| Toronto Shamrocks | Toronto | 1912–1915 | 0 | 0 | Also known as the Tecumsehs and Ontarios. Team sold to Blueshirts' owners in 1915 and players joined Blueshirts. |
World Hockey Association
| Team | City | Years | Avco Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Civics | Ottawa | 1976 | 0 | Began the 1975–76 season as the Denver Spurs, moved midseason and folded after two weeks |
| Ottawa Nationals | Ottawa | 1972–1973 | 0 | Became the Toronto Toros in 1973 |
| Toronto Toros | Toronto | 1973–1976 | 0 | Founded as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972; Became the Birmingham Bulls in 1976 |
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American Hockey League
Current teams
| Team | City | Established | Calder Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Senators | Belleville | 2017 | 0 | Relocated from Binghamton in 2017 as the Ottawa Senators AHL affiliate. |
| Toronto Marlies | Toronto | 2005 | 1 | Founded in 1982 as the St. Catharines Saints |
Former teams
| Team | City | Years | Calder Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Aces | Cornwall | 1993–1996 | 0 | Merged with Hershey Bears in 1996 |
| Hamilton Bulldogs | Hamilton | 1996–2015 | 1 | First affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers (1996–2003) and subsequently the Montreal Canadiens from 2002–present. Both Edmonton and Montreal shared affiliation during 2002-03 season. Became the St. John's IceCaps following the 2014–15 season. |
| Hamilton Canucks | Hamilton | 1992–1994 | 0 | Became the Syracuse Crunch in 1994 |
| Newmarket Saints | Newmarket | 1986–1991 | 0 | Became the St. John's Maple Leafs in 1991 |
| St. Catharines Saints | St. Catharines | 1982–1986 | 0 | Became the Newmarket Saints in 1986 |
| Toronto Roadrunners | Toronto | 2003–2004 | 0 | Became the Edmonton Road Runners in 2004 |
Canadian Women's Hockey League
| The CWHL began paying its players in the 2017–18 season and folded in 2019. | ||||
| Team | City | Existed | Clarkson Cup Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Thunder | Markham | 2017–2019 | 1 | Known as the Brampton Thunder from 2007 to 2017 |
| Toronto Furies | Toronto | 2010–2019 | 1 | Known as Toronto CWHL and Toronto HC during the 2010–11 season |
ECHL
| Team | City | Years | Kelly Cups | No-tes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Beast | Brampton | 2013–2020 | 0 | Central Hockey League in 2013–14; joined ECHL in 2014–15; went on hiatus in 2020 and folded in 2021 |
International Hockey League
| Team | City | Years | Turner Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Maroons | Chatham | 1949–1952, 1963–1964 | 1 | |
| Windsor Gotfredsons | Windsor | 1945–1950 | 0 | Also known as the Windsor Staffords and Windsor Ryancretes |
| Windsor Spitfires | Windsor | 1945–1949 | 2 | Also known as the Windsor Hettche Spitfires; became the Detroit Hettche in 1949 |
United Hockey League
| Team | City | Existed | Colonial Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Smoke | Brantford | 1991–1998 | 1 | Became the Asheville Smoke in 1998 |
| Chatham Wheels | Chatham | 1992–1994 | 0 | Became the Saginaw Wheels in 1994 |
| London Wildcats | London | 1994–1995 | 0 | Became the Dayton Ice Bandits in 1996 |
| St. Thomas Wildcats | St. Thomas | 1991–1994 | 0 | Became the London Wildcats in 1994 |
| Thunder Bay Thunder Cats | Thunder Bay | 1991–1999 | 3 | Also known as the Senators and Thunder Hawks; became the Rockford IceHogs in 1999 |
Early leagues
| Team | Existed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International Professional Hockey League | 1904–1907 | Canadian Sault Hockey Club was the lone Canadian member |
| Ontario Professional Hockey League | 1908–1911 | Formed in 1907. Also known as 'Trolley League.' |
| Canadian Professional Hockey League | 1926–1930 | |
| Canadian-American Hockey League | 1926–1936 | Merged with the International Hockey League; predecessor of the American Hockey League |
| International Hockey League | 1929–1936 | Merged with the Canadian-American Hockey League; predecessor of the American Hockey League |
| Eastern Professional Hockey League | 1959–1963 |
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Ontario Hockey League
Current teams
| Team | City | Established | J. Ross Robertson Cups | Memorial Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie Colts | Barrie | 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| North Bay Battalion | North Bay | 1996 | 0 | 0 | Relocated from Brampton in 2013 |
| Guelph Storm | Guelph | 1991 | 2 | 0 | Founded in 1904 as the Toronto Marlboros |
| Brantford Bulldogs | Brantford | 2023 | 0 | 0 | Founded in 1981 as the Belleville Bulls In 2015 Moved to Hamilton As the Hamilton Bulldogs |
| Kingston Frontenacs | Kingston | 1973 | 0 | 0 | Also known as the Canadians and Raiders |
| Kitchener Rangers | Kitchener | 1963 | 4 | 2 | Founded in 1947 as the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters |
| London Knights | London | 1965 | 4 | 2 | Also known as the Nationals |
| Mississauga Steelheads | Mississauga | 2007 | 6 | 4 | Founded in 1906 as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Moved to Mississauga in 2007. Formerly called Mississauga St. Michael's Majors. Team suspended operations from 1961-96. |
| Niagara IceDogs | St. Catharines | 2007 | 0 | 0 | Founded in 1998 as the Mississauga IceDogs |
| Oshawa Generals | Oshawa | 1908 | 12 | 4 | Also known as the Shamrocks and Majors. Team suspended operations from 1953-62 after arena burned down. |
| Ottawa 67's | Ottawa | 1967 | 3 | 2 | |
| Owen Sound Attack | Owen Sound | 1989 | 1 | 0 | Founded in 1968 as the Guelph CMC's |
| Peterborough Petes | Peterborough | 1956 | 9 | 1 | Founded in 1951 as the Kitchener Greenshirts |
| Sarnia Sting | Sarnia | 1994 | 0 | 0 | Founded in 1969 as the Cornwall Royals |
| Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | Sault Ste. Marie | 1972 | 3 | 1 | |
| Sudbury Wolves | Sudbury | 1972 | 0 | 0 | Founded in 1945 as the Barrie Flyers |
| Windsor Spitfires | Windsor | 1975 | 2 | 3 | Named after the original Windsor Spitfires [1946-1953] Who are now the Erie Otters |
Former teams
| Team | City | Existence | J. Ross Robertson Cups | Memorial Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Bulls | Belleville | 1981-2015 | 1 | 0 | Became the Hamilton Bulldogs following the 2014–15 season. |
| Brantford Alexanders | Brantford | 1978–1984 | 0 | 0 | Previously known as Hamilton Fincups. Subsequently, known as the Hamilton Steelhawks. |
| Brantford Lions | Brantford | 1933–1946 | 0 | 0 | |
| Barrie Flyers | Barrie | 1945–1960 | 4 | 2 | Subsequently, known as the Niagara Falls Flyers. |
| North Bay Centennials | North Bay | 1982–2002 | 1 | 0 | Previously known as Niagara Falls Flyers. Subsequently, known as the Saginaw Spirit. |
United States Hockey League
Former teams
| Team | City | Existed | Anderson Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay Flyers | Thunder Bay | 1980–2000 | 4 | Known as Thunder Bay Kings until 1984 |
Junior A Hockey Leagues
Central Junior A Hockey League
| Team | City | Established | League titles | Fred Page Cups | Royal Bank Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockville Braves | Brockville | 1963 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Cornwall Colts | Cornwall | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Cumberland Grads | Ottawa | 1974 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hawkesbury Hawks | Hawkesbury | 1974 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Kanata Lasers | Ottawa | 1989 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Kemptville 73's | Kemptville | 1969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Joined in 2007 from EOJBHL |
| Nepean Raiders | Ottawa | 1966 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Rockland Nationals | Clarence-Rockland | 1968 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Jr. Senators | Ottawa | 1961 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| Pembroke Lumber Kings | Pembroke | 1961 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| Smiths Falls Bears | Smiths Falls | 1961 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League
Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League
As of 2020–21 season
| Team | City | Established | League titles | Dudley Hewitt Cups | Royal Bank Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Crunch | Cochrane | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Joined in 2012 from the GMHL. Founded as the Elliot Lake Bobcats. |
| Blind River Beavers | Blind River | 1999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relocated from Garson in 2000. Founded as Nickel Centre Barons |
| Elliot Lake Red Wings | Elliot Lake | 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Founded as the Elliot Lake Wildcats |
| Espanola Express | Espanola | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| French River Rapids | French River | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hearst Lumberjacks | Hearst | 1988 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Relocated from Iroquois Falls in 2017. Founded as the Haileybury 54's. |
| Kirkland Lake Gold Miners | Kirkland Lake | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Relocated from Manitoulin Island in 2011. Founded as Manitoulin Wild. |
| Powassan Voodoos | Powassan | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rayside-Balfour Canadians | Rayside-Balfour | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Relocated from Sudbury in 2015. Founded as the Sudbury Northern Wolves |
| Soo Thunderbirds | Sault Ste. Marie | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 0 | Formerly as Sault Ste. Marie Junior Greyhounds |
| Timmins Rock | Timmins | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Relocated from Iroquois Falls in 2015. Founded as Timmins Golden Bears |
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
 | This section needs to be updated. (January 2021) |
↑Many teams' establishment dates precede the founding of the OPJHL in 1993. This heading lists only OPJHL championships won.
Superior International Junior Hockey League
As of the 2020–21 season
| Team | City | Years | League titles | Dudley Hewitt Cups | Royal Bank Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Ice Dogs | Dryden | 2001–present | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fort Frances Borderland Thunder | Fort Frances | 2001–2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fort Frances Lakers | Fort Frances | 2007–present | 3 | 0 | 0 | Formerly the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres. |
| Kam River Fighting Walleye | Oliver Paipoonge | 2020–present | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marathon Renegades | Marathon | 2006–2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Joined from the North of Superior Junior B Hockey League |
| Red Lake Miners | Red Lake | 2013–present | 0 | 0 | 0 | Formerly the English River Miners |
| Schreiber Diesels | Schreiber | 2005–2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sioux Lookout Flyers | Sioux Lookout | 2008—2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Thunder Bay Bearcats | Thunder Bay | 2001–2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Thunder Bay Bulldogs | Thunder Bay | 2001–2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Merged into Bearcats for 2008–09 season |
| Thunder Bay North Stars | Thunder Bay | 2001–present | 6 | 1 | 0 | Formerly the Thunder Bay Wolves, Fort William Wolves, and Fort William North Stars |
| Thunder Bay Wolverines | Thunder Bay | 2009–2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Joined from Thunder Bay Junior B Hockey League |
Junior B Hockey Leagues
| League | Region | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League | Ottawa region | 1967 | Ottawa District Hockey Association League |
| Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League | Southern Ontario | 2007 | Merger of GHL, MWJHL, and WOHL |
| Thunder Bay Junior B Hockey League | Thunder Bay region | 1993 | Competes for the Keystone Cup, 1 championship |
Junior C and Development Hockey Leagues
| League | Region | Established | Clarence Schmalz Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Junior C Hockey League | Greater Toronto Area | ???? | ||
| Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League | Ottawa Region | ???? | ||
| Empire B Junior C Hockey League | Eastern Ontario Region | ???? | ||
| Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League | Georgian Bay Region | ???? | ||
| Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League | Far-South Region of Ontario | ???? | ||
| Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League | Golden Horseshoe Region | ???? | ||
| Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League | Southwestern Ontario Region | ???? | -- | Compete for OHA Cup |
| Western Junior C Hockey League | Grey, Huron County, Ontario Bruce, and Wellington Counties | ???? |
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Canadian Women's Hockey League
| The CWHL transitioned to a minor professional league and began paying its players in 2017 | ||||
| Team | City | Established | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Thunder | Brampton | 2007–2017 | 0 | Became the Markham Thunder in 2017 |
| Burlington Barracudas | Burlington | 2007–2012 | 0 | |
| Toronto Furies | Toronto | 2010–2017 | 0 | Known as Toronto CWHL and Toronto HC in its first 2010–11 season |
| Mississauga Chiefs | Mississauga | 2007–2010 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Senators | Ottawa | 2007–2010 | 0 | |
| Vaughan Flames | Vaughan | 2007–2010 | 0 | |
National Women's Hockey League
| Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Thunder | Brampton | 1999–07 | 1 | |
| Etobicoke Dolphins | Toronto | 2007 | 0 | Formerly the Durham Lightning 2000–2006 |
| Oakville Ice | Oakville | 2003–2007 | 0 | Also known as the Mississauga Chiefs and Mississauga Ice Bears |
| Ottawa Raiders | Ottawa | 1999–2007 | 0 | |
| Toronto Aeros | Toronto | 1998–2007 | 4 | Also known as the Beatrice Aeros and Mississauga Aeros |
Senior
| Team | City | Existed | League titles | Allan Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Senators | Ottawa | 1934–1955 | 1949 | Branch of Ottawa Senators when NHL team left for St. Louis. |
Amateur
| Team | City | Existed | League titles | Stanley Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenora Thistles | Kenora | ???? | ?? | 1 | Smallest town to ever win the Stanley Cup |
| Ottawa Senators (original) | Ottawa | 1883–1908 | ?? | 10 | Played in AHA, Ontario Hockey Association, CAHL, FAHL and ECAHA; Won OHA championship 1891-1893. Became the Senators in 1902. Also known as the Capitals and Silver Seven, the team became fully professional in 1908. |
University
| Team | City | Established | Conference titles (men's and women's) | University Cups | Women's Titles[3] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Badgers | St. Catharines | ???? | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Carleton Ravens | Ottawa | 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Women's team established 2004, men's team established 2007. |
| Guelph Gryphons | Guelph | 1981 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lakehead Thunderwolves | Thunder Bay | 2001 | 1 | 0 | N/A | Plays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey |
| Laurentian Voyageurs | Sudbury | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nipissing Lakers | North Bay | 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Gee-Gees | Ottawa | ???? | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Queen's Golden Gaels | Kingston | ???? | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| RMC Paladins | Kingston | ???? | 0 | 0 | N/A | Plays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey |
| Ryerson Rams | Toronto | ???? | 0 | 0 | N/A | Plays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey |
| U of T Varsity Blues | Toronto | 1891 | 58 | 10 | 1 | |
| UOIT Ridgebacks | Oshawa | 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Waterloo Warriors | Waterloo | ???? | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| UWO Mustangs | London | ???? | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks | Waterloo | ???? | 10 | 0 | 2 | |
| Windsor Lancers | Windsor | ???? | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| York Lions | Toronto | 1963 | 8 | 3 | 0 | Won three University Cups as the York Yeomen in 1985, 1988 and 1989 |
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| Championship | Times won | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Cup | 35 | Total championships |
| Stanley Cup | 17 | National Hockey League champion |
| NHA Championship | 4 | National Hockey Association champion |
| Calder Cup | 1 | American Hockey League champion |
| Memorial Cup | 47 | Canadian Major-Junior national champion |
| Allan Cup | 46 | Canadian senior national champion |
| Royal Bank Cup | 8 | Canadian Junior "A" national champion |
| Colonial Cup | 4 | United Hockey League champion |
| Keystone Cup | 1 | Western Canada Junior "B" champion |
| NWHL Championship Cup | 4 | National Women's Hockey League championship |
| University Cup | 15 | CIS national men's university champion |
| CIS Women's Championship | 2 | CIS national women's university champion |
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