Saskatoon Olympics

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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.[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

Dave King coached the Olympics from 1975 to 1977.[5]

The team took on the name Saskatoon J's in 1978 before folding in 1982.[6]

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.[7] 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.[8]

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

  • 1969 Lost semi-final
Weyburn Red Wings defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-none
  • 1970 Lost semi-final
Regina Pats defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-1
  • 1971 Lost semi-final
Humboldt Broncos defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-3
  • 1972 Lost semi-final
Saskatoon Olympics defeated Notre Dame Hounds 4-games-to-none
Humboldt Broncos defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-none
  • 1973 DNQ
  • 1974 Lost semi-final
Saskatoon Olympics defeated Yorkton Terriers 4-games-to-1
Prince Albert Raiders defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-none
  • 1975 Lost quarter-final
Prince Albert Raiders defeated Saskatoon Olympics 4-games-to-1
  • 1976 DNQ
  • 1977 DNQ
  • 1978 DNQ
  • 1979 DNQ
  • 1980 DNQ
  • 1981 DNQ
  • 1982 Lost quarter-final
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.