1973-74 OMJHA Season

1973-74 standings

1. Kitchener Legionnaires

2. Kitchener Generals

3. Waterloo Maroons

4. Burlington Metros

5. Oakville Oaks

6. Milton Micmacs

7. Owen Sound Arrowbirds

8. Guelph Crusaders

Story:

Once again, the OMJHA had a successful season, and once again, both the Legionnaires and the Generals top the League. The only difference is both switched places as the Generals dropped to 2nd, while the Legionnaires take 1st place.

While other teams had success with attendance but not for the Guelph Crusaders, what is worse for the team is that a Guelph Jr. B team got better attendance than the Crusaders. Jack Doan, the team’s owner, hopes that trading draft picks for some better-experienced players and a new look for next season will turn the team around.

It is official, both Barrie and Oshawa are getting their teams in time for the 1974-75 season. For Oshawa, it is their return to the OMJHA after the original team folded in 1969. The city of Barrie is happy to have an OMJHA team in their area as the Barrie Ice Arena is complete and ready to be played. The 1974 Valor Cup tournament will be the event that both teams will announce their names.

The Metros make it back to back for the first time in team history as they played all 5 games and beat the Waterloo Maroons 3 to 2.