Royal York Royals

History

The Downsview Bees started operations in 1971, as part of the Metro Junior B league. In 1972, the team was one of six Metro teams to join the new OPJHL, changing its name to Beavers to reflect that they no longer were playing "Junior B" hockey. They became the Royals in 1974 and started having some success. After 4 straight years near the top of the league and little playoff success, the Royals folded in 1980.

In 1978, the Royals made it to the league finals to contend for the Buckland Trophy. Their opponent was the Guelph Platers. The Platers defeated the Royals 4-games-1.

Playoffs

1973 DNQ

1974 DNQ

1975 DNQ

1976 Lost Preliminary

Toronto Nationals defeated Royal York Royals 3-games-to-2

1977 Lost Semi-final

Royal York Royals defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2North York Rangers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-2

1978 Lost Final

Royal York Royals defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-2Royal York Royals defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-noneGuelph Platers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-1

1979 Lost Quarter-final

North York Rangers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-3

1980 Lost Final

Royal York Royals defeated North Bay Trappers 4-games-to-3Royal York Royals defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-2North York Rangers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-1