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Hamilton Hurricanes

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Hamilton Hurricanes
NicknamesThe Canes
SportCanadian football
Founded1963
LeagueCanadian Junior Football League
ConferenceOntario Football Conference
Team history1963–1994, 2008–Present
Based inHamilton, Ontario
StadiumTim Hortons Field
ColoursOrange, blue and white
     
National championships1 (1972)
Websitewww.the-canes.com

The Hamilton Hurricanes are a junior Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario. Founded in 1963, the team competes in the Ontario Football Conference of the Canadian Junior Football League.[1]

History

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The original Hurricanes team was founded in 1963 and won eight provincial titles and one Leader Post Trophy as national champions.[2] The team folded in 1994 due to financial difficulties but returned for the 2008 season.

References

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  1. ^ "Team History". Hamilton Hurricanes CJFL. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  2. ^ "Hamilton Hurricanes 'are coming back' in 2008". The Hamilton Spectator. July 5, 2007. Retrieved March 11, 2019.