One Year Wonders

3 Nov 2016

Plattsburgh Pioneers

The Plattsburgh Pioneers were the first US expansion team for the QMJHL joining the league in 1984. The expansion was an unmitigated disaster as the league refused to have an expansion draft to stock the team. As a result, the club was made up of US born players who weren’t good enough to make NCAA […]

6 Oct 2016

Kingston Raiders – Kingston Frontenacs

OHL, One Year Wonders, Then and Now

Ever heard of the Kingston Raiders? No. You’re not alone. In 1988, the Junior ‘A’ Kingston Canadians were bought by Lou Kazowski who renamed the club the Raiders adopting the silver and black of the NFL’s LA Raiders. After a dismal season, the unpopular Kazowski sold the club to local hockey legends Wren Blair and […]