Toronto Native Sons Explained

Team:Toronto Native Sons
City:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
League:Ontario Hockey Association
Operated:1933 to 1942
Arena:Maple Leaf Gardens

The Toronto Native Sons were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) from 1933 until 1942. They played at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Prior to moving up to the OHA, the team played in the Toronto Junior Hockey League and were coached by Harold Cotton. The Native Sons were league finalists in 1938–39 for the J. Ross Robertson Cup, losing in three games to the Oshawa Generals.[1]

Five alumni of the Native Sons graduated to play in the National Hockey League. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Bill Quackenbush played for the team in the 1940–41 season. Other alumni include; Al Dewsbury, Red Heron, George Parsons and John Webster.[2]

Yearly results

Results prior to 1937-38 are incomplete.

Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Pct % Goals
For
Goals
Against
Standing
1937–3812570100.41745445th OHA
1938–3914761150.53653453rd Group 2
1939–4020415190.225481135th OHA
1940–4115015000.000521475th OHA
1941–420024000.000431207th OHA

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Annual Report: Constitution, Regulations and Rules of Competition. Ontario Hockey Association. 2006. Cambridge, Ontario. W-13.
  2. Web site: NHL Player Search—Toronto Native Sons. Legends of Hockey. Hockey Hall of Fame. January 24, 2021.