Hamilton Steelhawks OHL Official Game Puck

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The Hamilton Steelhawks were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1984 to 1988. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario, and played at Copps Coliseum.

History
The Brantford Alexanders were relocated in 1984 becoming the Hamilton Steelhawks. The franchise which started in Hamilton in 1953, twice left Hamilton for lack of an adequate arena but returned for the opening of Copps Coliseum. However the team was not well-supported, and played for only four seasons in Hamilton before moving to Niagara Falls, Ontario to play as the Thunder.

The Steelhawks name was chosen to reflect the steel industry in Hamilton. The modernized name and logo was designed to catch on with a young fan base as well. The team enjoyed three successful playoff runs, although they never made a trip to the league finals.

Notable alumni are NHL stars Shayne Corson, Keith Primeau and NHL tough guy Bob Probert. Wayne Gretzky's younger brother Keith Gretzky also played for the Steelhawks, and was the co-winner 198687 William Hanley Trophy as the OHA's Most Sportsmanlike Player.

The team was owned by Jack Robillard, Bob Willson and Al Martin, who also owned the London Knights.

Coaches
198485 – Dave Draper, B. LaForge
198586 – Bill LaForge
198687 – Bill LaForge
198788 – Bill LaForge
NHL alumni
Roger Belanger
Shayne Corson
Troy Crowder
Brad Dalgarno
Stan Drulia
John English
Mike Hudson
Jeff Jackson
Jason Lafreniere
Paul Laus
Jamie Leach
Shawn McCosh
Ken McRae
Mike Millar
Keith Primeau
Bob Probert
John Purves
Chris Pusey
Mike Rosati
Jason Simon
Kirk Tomlinson
Dennis Vial
Michael Ware
Darryl Williams
Jason York