Sports season
2022–23 WOAA Senior League season |
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League | WOAA Senior AA Hockey League |
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Sport | Hockey |
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Duration | Regular season October 2022 – January 2023 Playoffs February 2023 – March 2023 |
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Number of teams | 12 |
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Finals champions | Sr. AA - Tavistock Royals Sr. A - Milverton Four Wheel Drives |
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WOAA Senior League seasons |
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2023–24 → |
The 2022–23 WOAA Senior League season was the 33rd and final season of the WOAA Senior AA Hockey League. The league played a 20-game regular season which began in October 2022 and concluded in January 2023. The post-season began in February 2023 and concluded in March 2023.[1]
The Tavistock Royals won the WOAA Sr. AA Championship, defeating the Ripley Wolves in the final round of the playoffs.[2]
Following the season, the WOAA Senior League disbanded and the Ontario Elite Hockey League was created.[3]
Team changes
- On June 2, the Western Ontario Super Hockey League announced that the Petrolia Squires would be joining their league in 2023–24.[4]
- On June 16, the league announced an expansion team for Thornbury, Ontario for the 2023-24 season.[5] On June 23, the team was announced as the Georgian Bay Applekings.[6] The team will play at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.
- On September 28, the Clinton Radars informed the league they were taking a leave of absence for the 2022–23 season.[7]
Teams
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WOAA Sr. League Teams
2022–23 WOAA Senior League season |
Team | City | Arena |
Creemore Coyotes | Creemore, Ontario | Creemore & District Recreation Centre |
Durham Thundercats | Durham, Ontario | Durham & District Community Centre |
Lucknow Lancers | Lucknow, Ontario | Lucknow Arena |
Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Milverton, Ontario | Perth East Recreational Complex |
Minto 81's | Palmerston, Ontario | Palmerston & District Community Centre |
Petrolia Squires | Petrolia, Ontario | Greenwood Recreation Centre |
Ripley Wolves | Ripley, Ontario | Ripley-Huron Community Centre Arena |
Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Saugeen Shores, Ontario | Port Elgin Plex |
Seaforth Centenaires | Seaforth, Ontario | Seaforth & District Community Centre |
Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake, Ontario | Shallow Lake Arena |
Shelburne Muskies | Shelburne, Ontario | Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex |
Tavistock Royals | Tavistock, Ontario | Tavistock & District Recreation Centre |
Regular season
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L= Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; Green shade = Clinched playoff spot
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Playoffs
WOAA Senior "AA" Hockey playoffs
The top eight teams qualify for the WOAA Senior "AA" Hockey playoffs. Each series is a best-of-seven.
WOAA Senior AA quarter-finals
(1) Seaforth Centenaires vs. (8) Durham Thundercats
February 4 | Durham Thundercats | | 0 – 5 | | Seaforth Centenaires | Seaforth Community Centre | |
February 10 | Durham Thundercats | | 1 – 3 | | Seaforth Centenaires | Seaforth Community Centre | |
February 11 | Seaforth Centenaires | | 2 – 0 | | Durham Thundercats | Durham Community Centre | |
February 17 | Seaforth Centenaires | | 5 – 4 | OT | Durham Thundercats | Durham Community Centre | |
Seaforth wins series 4 – 0 | |
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(2) Ripley Wolves vs. (7) Petrolia Squires
February 4 | Ripley Wolves | | 6 – 1 | | Petrolia Squires | Greenwood Recreation Centre | |
February 5 | Petrolia Squires | | 4 – 9 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
February 10 | Petrolia Squires | | 4 – 6 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
February 17 | Ripley Wolves | | 4 – 3 | OT | Petrolia Squires | Greenwood Recreation Centre | |
(3) Saugeen Shores Winterhawks vs. (6) Creemore Coyotes
Note: Game six was played at the Southampton Coliseum in Southampton, Ontario.
February 4 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 6 – 3 | | Creemore Coyotes | Creemore Recreation Centre | |
February 10 | Creemore Coyotes | | 3 – 5 | | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Port Elgin Plex | |
February 11 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 3 – 4 | OT | Creemore Coyotes | Creemore Recreation Centre | |
February 17 | Creemore Coyotes | | 2 – 5 | | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Port Elgin Plex | |
February 18 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 5 – 6 | OT | Creemore Coyotes | Creemore Recreation Centre | |
February 19 | Creemore Coyotes | | 1 – 4 | | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Port Elgin Plex | |
Saugeen Shores wins series 4 – 2 | |
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(4) Minto 81's vs. (5) Tavistock Royals
February 4 | Minto 81's | | 5 – 2 | | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
February 5 | Tavistock Royals | | 3 – 2 | | Minto 81's | Palmerston Community Centre | |
February 10 | Tavistock Royals | | 5 – 3 | | Minto 81's | Palmerston Community Centre | |
February 11 | Minto 81's | | 4 – 2 | | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
February 12 | Tavistock Royals | | 4 – 2 | | Minto 81's | Palmerston Community Centre | |
February 18 | Minto 81's | | 0 – 7 | | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
Tavistock wins series 4 – 2 | |
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WOAA Senior AA semi-finals
(1) Seaforth Centenaires vs. (5) Tavistock Royals
February 24 | Seaforth Centenaires | | 1 – 2 | | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
February 25 | Tavistock Royals | | 1 – 2 | | Seaforth Centenaires | Seaforth Community Centre | |
March 4 | Tavistock Royals | | 2 – 0 | | Seaforth Centenaires | Seaforth Community Centre | |
March 5 | Seaforth Centenaires | | 3 – 2 | | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
March 10 | Tavistock Royals | | 2 – 1 | | Seaforth Centenaires | Seaforth Community Centre | |
March 17 | Seaforth Centenaires | | 4 – 5 | OT | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
Tavistock wins series 4 – 2 | |
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(2) Ripley Wolves vs. (3) Saugeen Shores Winterhawks
February 24 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 1 – 3 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
February 25 | Ripley Wolves | | 4 – 1 | | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Port Elgin Plex | |
March 3 | Ripley Wolves | | 1 – 0 | | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Port Elgin Plex | |
March 4 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 4 – 1 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
March 10 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 5 – 3 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
March 11 | Ripley Wolves | | 1 – 4 | | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | Port Elgin Plex | |
March 14 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | | 2 – 3 | OT | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
WOAA Sr. AA Championship
(2) Ripley Wolves vs. (5) Tavistock Royals
March 18 | Tavistock Royals | | 6 – 2 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
March 19 | Ripley Wolves | | 3 – 4 | OT | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
March 25 | Tavistock Royals | | 4 – 6 | | Ripley Wolves | Ripley-Huron Arena | |
March 26 | Ripley Wolves | | 3 – 4 | OT | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
March 31 | Ripley Wolves | | 6 – 4 | | Tavistock Royals | Tavistock Recreation Centre | |
Tavistock wins series 4 – 1 | |
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WOAA Senior "A" Hockey playoffs
The bottom four teams qualified for the WOAA Senior "A" Hockey playoffs. Each series is a best-of-seven.
WOAA Senior A semi-finals
(9) Shallow Lake Crushers vs. (12) Lucknow Lancers
February 4 | Lucknow Lancers | | 3 – 4 | | Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake Arena | |
February 5 | Shallow Lake Crushers | | 6 – 4 | | Lucknow Lancers | Lucknow Arena | |
February 10 | Lucknow Lancers | | 4 – 5 | OT | Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake Arena | |
February 11 | Shallow Lake Crushers | | 1 – 4 | | Lucknow Lancers | Lucknow Arena | |
February 17 | Lucknow Lancers | | 6 – 1 | | Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake Arena | |
February 18 | Shallow Lake Crushers | | 5 – 3 | | Lucknow Lancers | Lucknow Arena | |
Shallow Lake wins series 4 – 2 | |
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(10) Milverton Four Wheel Drives vs. (11) Shelburne Muskies
February 5 | Shelburne Muskies | | 2 – 5 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
February 11 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | | 4 – 5 | OT | Shelburne Muskies | Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex | |
February 12 | Shelburne Muskies | | 1 – 2 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
February 17 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | | 3 – 8 | | Shelburne Muskies | Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex | |
February 18 | Shelburne Muskies | | 1 – 5 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
February 19 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | | 1 – 5 | | Shelburne Muskies | Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex | |
February 21 | Shelburne Muskies | | 1 – 4 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
Milverton wins series 4 – 3 | |
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WOAA Sr. A Championship
(9) Shallow Lake Crushers vs. (10) Milverton Four Wheel Drives
February 24 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | | 5 – 2 | | Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake Arena | |
March 3 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | | 2 – 5 | | Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake Arena | |
March 5 | Shallow Lake Crushers | | 1 – 5 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
March 12 | Shallow Lake Crushers | | 9 – 7 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
March 17 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | | 3 – 2 | OT | Shallow Lake Crushers | Shallow Lake Arena | |
March 18 | Shallow Lake Crushers | | 1 – 4 | | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | Perth East Recreational Complex | |
Milverton wins series 4 – 2 | |
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References
- ^ "WOAA Senior Hockey 2022-2023" (PDF). Western Ontario Athletic Association. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "2022-2023 AA Champions!". Tavistock Royals. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Cowan, Greg. "Ten Senior AA teams leave WOAA to form new hockey league". The Post. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "PRESENTING THE PETROLIA SQUIRES!". Western Ontario Super Hockey League. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Thornbury Senior Hockey Club". Twitter. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Name Reveal". Facebook.
- ^ Forrest, Ben. "Clinton Radars taking 1-year leave of absence from WOAA Senior hockey". The Parq. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
External links
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