Teams are less than a week away from taking to the ice at the PlayStation Platinum Cup Powered by the Toronto Maple Leafs and the GTHL, and with competition so tight, it’s important for teams to know who they’re up against. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from each division.
Atom A
Division one is led by the Markham Waxers (10-0-0) who have gone undefeated on the season. Their OMHA division-mates, the Erie North Shore Storm (5-3-2), sit only one spot back of the Waxers. Despite the tough competition coming from the OMHA, both the Leaside Flames (10-3-1) and Don Mills Mustangs (10-4-1) have played a few more games, both winning 10 apiece.
The Riverside Rangers (7-1-2) and the Erindale Spitfires (16-0-1) lead division two into the tournament both sitting at first in their respective divisions. Both the Woodstock Jr. Navy Jets (2-4-2) and the Ted Reeve Thunder (4-14-0) will have their work cut out for them with some tough competition.
DIVISION 1
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DIVISION 2
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Markham Waxers | Ted Reeve Thunder |
Leaside Flames |
Erindale Spitfires
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Don Mills Mustangs | Woodstock Jr. Navy Vets |
Erie North Shore Storm | Riverside Rangers |
Atom AA
Teams in division one are no stranger to winning, with three out of four teams leading their respective divisions. North Toronto (12-1-1), the Markham Waxers (9-0-1) and the Vaughan Panthers (12-1-3) have all had strong starts to the season. The Ted Reeve Thunder (7-9-1) will be given the opportunity to prove themselves against some tough competition.
The Burlington Eagles Gold (9-0-1) and Caledon Hawks (8-0-2) are familiar foes, sitting respectively at first and second in the same division. The Streetsville Tigers (12-1-0) maintain an impressive record on the season, including a 5-2 win over the West Mall Lightning (5-6-0).
DIVISION 1
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DIVISION 2
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North Toronto | Streetsville Tigers |
Vaughan Panthers | West Mall Lightning |
Markham Waxers | Burlington Eagles Gold |
Ted Reeve Thunder | Caledon Hawks |
Atom AAA
Division one teams will have to keep their eye on the Markham Waxers (10-0-0) who have yet to lose a game this season. Close behind are the Oshawa Generals (7-2-1), who currently sit at second in their division. Both the Don Mills Flyers (4-7-2) and Toronto Young Nationals (4-8-2) are familiar with one another. The two teams met earlier this season, with the Young Nationals defeating the Flyers 4-2.
The Mississauga Senators (10-0-2) highlight division two as they remain at the top of their GTHL division. The Chatham-Kent Cyclones (1-8-1), Clarington Toros (4-3-3), and Mississauga Rebels (6-4-4) will all be given equal opportunity to cause an upset.
DIVISION 1
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DIVISION 2
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Don Mills Flyers | Chatham-Kent Cyclones |
Toronto Young Nationals | Clarington Toros |
Markham Waxers | Mississauga Rebels |
Oshawa Generals | Mississauga Senators |