Cobourg Galaxy
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| Cobourg Galaxy | |
|---|---|
| City | Baltimore, Ontario |
| League | Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League |
| Division | East |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Folded | 2017 |
| Home arena | Baltimore Recreation Centre |
| Owner(s) | Brian Bell |
| General manager | Brian Bell |
| Head coach | Brian Bell |
| Franchise history | |
| 2016–2017 | Norwood Nemesis |
| 2017 | Coburg Galaxy |
The Cobourg Galaxy were a United Hockey Union-sanctioned junior ice hockey team that played in Baltimore, Ontario, near Cobourg. They were a member of the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League.
History[edit]
Formed in 2016 as the Norwood Nemesis, the franchise began play in the 2016–17 season.[1] The Nemesis went through several management changes during the season, including their head coach. Mike Jeschke was named the first coach, but was replaced before the season opener by Chad Birkhof in September.[2] Another change was made in January when Wayne Verge replaced Birkhof, who resigned.[3]
One-time AHCA All-American Brian Bell,[4] the second all-time leading scorer at SUNY Potsdam after playing two seasons (1983–85), bought the team on January 31, 2017.
The team relocated after one season and rebranded as the Coburg Galaxy. They announced they would play out of the Baltimore Recreation Centre in nearby Baltimore, Ontario.[5] The team lasted six games in Cobourg before the league terminated its membership for not having enough players.[6]
Season-by-season records[edit]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 47 | 7 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 89 | 247 | 4th of 4, East 7th of 8, CPJHL | Lost First Round, 2–12 (two-game total) vs. Almonte Jr. Sharpshooters |
| 2017–18 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 47 | Membership revoked midseason | |
References[edit]
- ^ "New junior hockey team will hit the ice in Norwood". Inside Bellville. 12 July 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ^ "Norwood Nemesis delay Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League debut". Peterborough Examiner. 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Veteran coach Wayne Verge debuts behind Norwood Nemesis bench this weekend". Peterborough Examiner. 7 January 2017.
- ^ "SUNY Potsdam Bears Athletics Hall of Fame". SUNY Potsdam Bears Athletics.
- ^ "NEMESIS RELOCATE/REBRAND AS COBOURG GALAXY". CPJHL. March 28, 2017.
- ^ "CPJHL TERMINATES GALAXY MEMBERSHIP FOR REST OF 2017-18 SEASON, WOULD ENTERTAIN RETURN FOR '18-19". CPJHL. November 16, 2017.