Guelph Crusaders

Guelph Crusaders

League: OMJHA

First season: 1955-56

Last season: 1977-78 (relocated to Buffalo, New York, to become the Buffalo Bees.)

Location: Guelph, ON

Colours: Orange, black, white.

Owner: Jack Doan 1965-present

Smyth Cup titles: 1963

Arena: Guelph Memorial Auditorium (build: 1945) (cap: 1700)

Jerseys

1972-1974
A shield with the letter “C” in the middle, the jerseys are orange, purple, black, and white. The light jersey had thick black and orange stripes, a thin purple line on the arms, and a purple yoke and orange trim stripe on the hem. The dark jersey is orange with oversized purple cuffs, a white stripe, and a thin black stripe.

1974-1976

The Crusaders showed off their new look. They drop the purple following by changing the jerseys' design to bring success for the team after several losing seasons and stay put in Guelph.

1976-1978

The team updated the collar and added nameplates on the back of the jerseys.