A Little 67s History

Last season was definitely a "rebuilding" year for the 67s, a "rebuilding" year that any team would like to have. Despite losing several key players, they still managed to finish first in a weak East Division. This year their defence will be a year older, and they should have a lot of fire power up front, even with the loss of Corey Locke.

It's important to put last season in perspective. In fact, Ottawa has been spoiled with a batch of winning seasons recently. Here's a summary. In the past 9 seasons, they have:

• finished 1st in their division 8 times (missing it by only 2 pts in 2001);
• made it to at least the 2nd round of the playoffs 8 times (missed it only this past year);
• gone to the OHL final 4 times, winning once in 2001; and
• gone to the Memorial Cup twice, winning in 1999.

I'd say that's a pretty good record. In light of this recent history, expectations are high for this season.

2003-04 -- 1st in East Division, Lost 1st Round to Brampton

2002-03 -- 1st in East Division, Lost OHL Final to Kitchener

2001-02 -- 1st in East Division (tied), Lost 2nd Round to Toronto

2000-01 -- 2nd in East Division, Won OHL Playoffs, 4th at Memorial Cup

1999-00 -- 1st in East Division, Lost 2nd Round to Belleville

1998-99 -- 1st in East Division, Won Memorial Cup

1997-98 -- 1st in East Division, Lost OHL Final to Guelph

1996-97 -- 1st Overall in Regular Season, Lost OHL Final to Oshawa

1995-96 -- 1st in East Division, Lost 2nd Round to Belleville

**Update from StatsGuy, Sep 2/04**
It is important to note that this is the 67s record since Brian Kilrea came back from a brief "retirement" for a season in 1994-95.