Bradford Bulls (2012–)

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Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls (2012) Logo.png
City Bradford, Ontario, Canada
League Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League
DivisionNorth
Founded2012;12 years ago (2012)
Home arenaBob Fallis Sports Centre
ColoursDark blue, yellow, and white
   
Owner(s)Brandon Billie
General managerBrandon Billie (2018–20)
Head coachCurtis Warren (2019–20)

The Bradford Bulls are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Bradford, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL).

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History

The Bulls were announced on February 23, 2012, by the GMHL. [1] They are the namesake of the old Bradford Bulls Junior C team that which became the Bradford Rattlers. The Ratters and Bulls play out of different arenas in Bradford, but gave the Rattlers a geographical rival.

The Bradford Bulls first regular season game was on September 16, 2012, in Bradford, Ontario. The game was on the road against the cross-town rivals the Bradford Rattlers. The game resulted in a 6–2 loss for the Bulls but had its first goal in franchise history scored by Clint Zumer, and assisted by Justin Tucker. On September 26, 2012, the Bulls would pick up their first franchise victory defeating the Lefroy Wave at home, 9–7. Donald Oldreive made 41 saves to pick up the victory. [2]

On March 26, 2013, the Bradford Bulls won the GMHL playoffs in a 4-games-to-1 series victory against their hometown rival and defending champion Bradford Rattlers. The Bulls finished the regular season in first place in the South Division, fourth overall and three points out of second. They faced the Knights of Meaford in the first round and swept them 3-games-to-none. In the second round, they swept territorial rival Alliston Coyotes 3-games-to-none. Instead of a division final, the league elected to do a divisional crossover and the Bulls had to face the second seed from the North, the Temiscaming Royals. The Bulls took the series in a four-game sweep and were set to face the Rattlers in a "Sidewalk Series" as they knocked off the first seeded Seguin Huskies. Although the Rattlers gave the Bulls their only loss of the playoffs, it was not enough as the Bulls took their first league title after only two years of existence.

Season-by-season standings

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPtsRegular Season FinishPlayoffs
2012–1342202002182195428th GMHLLost Division Semi-finals
2013–1442326—4226109684th GMHLWon League
2014–15421229—1144221255th South-Central Div.
15th GMHL		Lost Conference Elimination
2015–1642251304226168544th Central Div.
12th GMHL		Lost Division Quarter-finals
2016–1742192003181172417th of 10, North Div.
14th of 21, GMHL		Lost Division Quarter-finals
2017–1842281400235165565th of 12, South Div.
9th of 21, GMHL		Lost in Division Semi-finals
2018–1942182004194181407th of 10, North Div.
15th of 22, GMHL		Lost in Division Quarter-finals
2019–2042291201180140593rd of 10, North Div.
6th of 23, GMHL		Lost in Division Semi-finals
2020–21Lost season due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021–223825904154109543rd of 10, North Div.
6th of 19, GMHL		Won division Quarters, 2-0 (Rockhounds)
Won Division Semi-finals, 3-2 (Bradford Rattlers)
Lost division finals, 0-4 (Temiscaming Titans)
2022–234231803250117653rd of 9, North Div.
5th of 16, GMHL		Won division Quarters, 2-0 (Northumberland Stars)
Won Division Semi-finals, 3-0 (Durham Roadrunners)
Lost division finals, 1-4 (North York Renegades)
2023–2442261600267118522nd of 8, North Div.
5th of 15, GMHL		Won division Quarters, 2-0 (Northumberland Stars)
Won Division Semi-finals, 3-0 (Durham Roadrunners)
Won Div Finals 4-0 (Renegades)
Lost League Finals. 1-4 (Bradford Rattlers)

Playoffs

Bradford Bulls defeated Toronto Canada Moose 3-games-to-1 in division quarter-finals
Orangeville Americans defeated Bradford Bulls 3-games-to-1 in division semi-finals
Bradford Bulls defeated Knights of Meaford 3-games-to-none in division quarter-finals
Bradford Bulls defeated Alliston Coyotes 3-games-to-none in division semi-finals
Bradford Bulls defeated Temiscaming Titans 4-games-to-none in crossover series
Bradford Bulls defeated Bradford Rattlers 4-games-to-1 in finals
Russell Cup Champions
Orangeville Americans defeated Bradford Bulls 6–5 (game) in Conference Elimination Round 1
Oshawa Riverkings defeated Bradford Bulls 3-games-to-none in division quarter-finals
Parry Sound Islanders defeated Bradford Bulls 3-games-to-none in division quarter-finals
Bradford Bulls defeated North York Renegades 2-games-to-1 in division quarter-finals
St. George Ravens defeated Bradford Bulls 3-games-to-none in division semi-finals
Ville-Marie Pirates defeated Bradford Bulls 2-games-to-1 in division quarter-finals
Bradford Bulls defeated Bancroft Rockhounds 2-games-to-1 in division quarter-finals
Bradford Rattlers defeated Bradford Bulls 3-games-to-2 in division semi-finals

League award winners

An annual award "to the player who is adjudged the most valuable player (MVP) in the regular season"
  • Flag of Finland.svg Tomi Taavitsainen 2014
An annual award "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the GMHL"
  • Flag of the United States.svg Zan Hobbs 2015
  • Flag of Russia.svg Sergei Bolshakov 2014
  • Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Devon Gillham 2013
An annual award "to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest ability at the position"
  • Flag of Finland.svg Tomi Taavitsainen 2014
An annual award "to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position"
  • Flag of Russia.svg Sergei Bolshakov 2014

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "The Official Web Site - Bradford Bulls". Bradfordbulls.ca. 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  2. ↑ "Wrapper Game :: Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League". Gmhl.net. 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
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