The Leamington Flyers are a Junior "B" team based out of Leamington, Ontario. They play out of the Western Junior B Hockey League. Map of Essex County with Leamington in red Leamington is a municipality in Essex County, Ontario and has a population of about 25,000. ... Western Junior B The Western Junior B Hockey League is a Junior B ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association. ...
History
Originally a member of the Border Cities Junior "B" league, the current Leamington Flyers were founded in 1968. Originally the Flyers were a part of the BCJBHL 1959 until 1964, and was again granted a franchise in '68. When the league became the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League in 1970, the Flyers stayed on board. The Flyers were promoted to the Western Junior "B" league in 1992 and are still a charter member. Great Lakes Junior C The Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League is a Junior C ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association. ...
At the beginning of the 2006-07 season, it was announced that the Flyers have officially affiliated with the Ontario Hockey League's Saginaw Spirit. A typical OHL hockey game. ... Conference: Western Division: West Founded: 1943 Home Ice: Wendler Arena at The Dow Event Center Capacity: 5,497 Ice Size: 192 x 85 City: Saginaw, Michigan, USA Colours: Midnight blue, red, silver, and yellow Head Coach: Bob Mancini General Manager: Bob Mancini The Saginaw Spirit are an ice hockey team...