Cobourg Cougars
The Cobourg Cougars are a junior ice hockey team from Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the East division of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League.
The Cougars are the defending 2017 Royal Bank Cup National Junior A champions.
History
The Cougars spent time in the Eastern Junior "B" league and the Central Junior C Hockey League before jumping to the Central Junior "B" league in 1992. The team graduated to Junior "A" when the league became the OPJHL the next season.In the Summer of 2010, the Cobourg Cougars absorbed the Bowmanville Eagles. This move eliminated their local competition for players and local fan base. In March 2011, the Cougars also absorbed the Streetsville Derbys. The Cougars were chosen to host the 2017 Royal Bank Cup.
Season-by-season results
Royal Bank Cup
CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSDudley Hewitt Champions - Central, Fred Page Champions - Eastern, Western Canada Cup Champions - Western & Runner Up, and Host
Round robin play with top 4 in semi-final and winners to finals.
| Year | Round Robin | Record W-OTW-OTL-L | Standing | Semifinal | Gold Medal Game |
| 2017 HOST | OTW, Trenton Golden Hawks 3-2 OTL, Penticton Vees 2-3 W, Terrebonne Cobras 6-1 W, Brooks Bandits 5-2 | 2-1-1-0 | 1st of 5 | W, Penticton Vees 3-1 | OTW, Brooks Bandits 3-2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS |
Clarence Schmalz Cup appearances
Notable alumni
- Dennis O'Brien
- Justin Williams
- Randy Jones