Vaughan Flames
The Vaughan Flames was a professional women's ice hockey team in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). The team played its home games at Vaughan Sports Village in Vaughan, Ontario , Canada .
History
In 1995 the Vaughan Flames joined the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA). Since 1995, the Vaughan Flames have grown to accommodate teams in all levels of play, including Senior. The club joined the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) in 1999.[ 1] The Team adopted different names: Clearnet Lightning (1999 to 2001), Telus Lightning (2001 to 2006), Durham Lightning (2005–2006) and Etobicoke Dolphins in 2006–07 (the last season of NWHL). In 2007 the Vaughan Flames joined the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). In 2010 it was announced that the CWHL would reduce the number of its teams to five. The Vaughan Flames team will no longer be playing in the CWHL, while the intermediates and other young level programs continue.[ 2]
Season-by-season
in National Women's Hockey League (NWHL):
in Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL):
Year by year
Year
GP
W
L
T
GF
GA
Pts
1999–2000
40
4
33
3
44
249
11
2000–01
40
5
34
1
77
219
11
2001–02
30
4
18
8
59
120
16
2002–03
36
0
35
1
54
236
2
2003–04
36
8
28
0
66
224
16
2004–05
36
4
28
4
72
189
12
2005–06
36
23
8
5
107
74
53
2006–07
20
15
3
2
87
66
64
2007–08
30
12
16
2
69
101
26
2008–09
25
4
19
2
n/a
n/a
10
2009–10
29
9
19
1
n/a
n/a
19
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, Pts = Points.
Season standings
= Indicates First Place finish
Year
League
Regular Season
Playoffs
1999–2000[ 3]
National Women's Hockey League
4th, Western Division
no participation to playoff
2000–01[ 4]
National Women's Hockey League
5th, Western Division
no participation to playoff
2001–02
National Women's Hockey League
4th, Western Division
no participation to playoff
2002–03
National Women's Hockey League
4th, Central Division
no participation to playoff
2003–04
National Women's Hockey League
4th, Central Division
no participation to playoff
2004–05
National Women's Hockey League
4th, Central Division
no participation to playoff
2005–06[ 5]
National Women's Hockey League
1st, Central Division
eliminated in first round
2006–07[ 6]
National Women's Hockey League
1st (only one division now)
eliminated in first round
2007–08
Canadian Women's Hockey League
3rd, Central Division
eliminated in first round
2008–09
Canadian Women's Hockey League
5th, last place
no participation to playoff
2009–10[ 7]
Canadian Women's Hockey League
5th, last place
no participation to playoff
Last roster (2009–10)
Forwards
Number
Player
Former Team
Hometown
71
Samantha Shirley
Mississauga,Ontario
64
Danielle Ayearst
Whistler, British Columbia
27
Emily Berzins
Fort Mcmurray, ALberta
20
Claire Mckimm
16
Amy Jack
Brampton, Ontario
15
Melanie Mills
Brampton, Ontario
14
LaToya Clarke
Pickering, Ontario
11
Danielle Blanchard
Newmarket, Ontario
9
Joanne Eustace
Torbay, Newfoundland
6
Meagan Aarts
Watford, Ontario
Jenn Wakefield
Canada National Team
Pickering, Ontario
[ 8]
Coaching staff 2009–10
General Manager: Barb Fisher and Brandon Smith,
Head Coach: Bart Blair
Assistant Coach: Gord Holdgate,
Assistant Coach: Eric Love,
Assistant Coach: Amanda Reid,
Equipment Manager: Lester Tiu,
Head Therapist: Sharlton Hercules
Trainer: Jackie Raposo,
She played with Vaughan Flames in season 2007–08.[ 9]
York University
Rookie All Star Team – 2008/09
She played with Vaughan Flames in season 2009–10.[ 10]
See also
References
External links
Final teams Defunct teams Seasons Drafts All-Star Games Clarkson Cup Commissioners Outdoor Classic
Communities
Culture and services Education Government
Municipal Federal Provincial
Transportation Sport