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Hamilton Whizzers

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Hamilton Whizzers
CityHamilton, Ontario
LeagueOntario Hockey Association
Operated1942 (1942)–43
Home arenaBarton Street Arena
Franchise history
1942–43Hamilton Whizzers
1943–44Hamilton Majors

The Hamilton Whizzers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association for one season in 1942–1943. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario, playing home games at the Barton Street Arena, also known as the Hamilton Forum. The Whizzers finished third in the league. The following year the team was renamed the Hamilton Majors. Two alumni from the Whizzers graduated to play in the National Hockey League.

NHL alumni

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Yearly results

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Season Team Games Won Lost Tied Points Pct % Goals
For
Goals
Against
Standing
1942–43 Whizzers 24 11 19 4 26 0.542 122 106 3rd OHA
1943–44 Majors 25 12 12 1 25 0.500 113 124 3rd Group 1
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