Saskatoon Olympics

Saskatoon Olympics
CitySaskatoon, Saskatchewan
LeagueSJHL
Founded1968
Folded1982
Home arenaSaskatoon Arena
ColoursBlue and white
Franchise history
Saskatoon Macs (SJHL) (1968-1969)
Saskatoon Olympics (1969–1978)
Saskatoon J's (1978-1982)

The Saskatoon Olympics (also known as the Saskatoon Macs and Saskatoon J’s) were a Tier-II Junior "A" team based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who played in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

History

The Saskatoon Olympics were original members of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League when the league was founded in 1968, originally named the Saskatoon Macs. They were eligible for the Memorial Cup playoffs for their first two seasons, then the SJHL was placed at the Tier-II Junior "A" level.

After starting out with two losses in the 1969-70 season, the team won its first game as the 'Olympics' in front of 270 fans on October 21, 1969 over the Moose Jaw Canucks.

The team played at the Saskatoon Arena.

Dave King coached the Olympics from 1975 to 1977.

The team took on the name Saskatoon J's in 1978 before folding in 1982.

Mike Babcock is one notable alumni, playing for the J's in part of the 1980-1981 season along with two games the previous season. Another is Trent Yawney, who played for the J's in the team's final season in 1982, later moving onto the Saskatoon Blades and a career in the National Hockey League as both a player and later a coach. Dale Henry was also on the roster in the team's final season.

Season-by-season standings

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1968-69333300-11228064th SJHL
1969-70336270-99208124th SJHL
1970-71362871-262153572nd SJHL
1971-724422220-219183404th SJHL
1972-734815330-237158305th SJHL North
1973-745028211-261213573rd SJHL North
1974-755830262-278275624th SJHL North
1975-765829281-283278595th SJHL North
1976-776011481-196394235th SJHL North
1977-786012462-260434265th SJHL North
1978-796017430-240388345th SJHL North
1979-806013470-290414265th SJHL NorthDNQ
1980-816012462-241439265th SJHL North
1981-826033270-309290662nd SJHL NorthLost quarter-final

Playoffs

Weyburn Red Wings defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-none
Regina Pats defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-1
Humboldt Broncos defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-3
Saskatoon Olympics defeated Notre Dame Hounds 4-games-to-none
Humboldt Broncos defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-none
Saskatoon Olympics defeated Yorkton Terriers 4-games-to-1
Prince Albert Raiders defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-none
Prince Albert Raiders defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-1
Swift Current Broncos defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-2

References

  1. ↑ "Saskatoon Olympics hockey team statistics and history at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  2. ↑ Mainman, Brian (October 22, 1969). "Olympics upset Canucks for first win". The Phoenix. Retrieved May 15, 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "Historical Statistics". Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  4. ↑ Abraham, Doug (February 3, 1973). "Olympics sidetracked by Raiders". The Phoenix. Retrieved May 15, 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "David "Dave" King, C.M." Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  6. ↑ "Saskatoon J's". Vintage Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  7. ↑ "Mike Babcock - Head Coach, Edmonton Oilers (NHL) - Elite Prospects". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  8. ↑ "Dale Henry (b.1964) Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-05-15.