Sutherland Cup
GOJHL Champions
Bill Weir Trophy
GOJHL Western Conference Champions
Western Ontario Junior B Champions
Western Ontario Junior Hockey League
Western Junior B Champions
Western Ontario Junior B Hockey League
Season-by-season results
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Standing | Playoffs |
1950–51 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 18 | 2nd Big '10' Western | |
1951–52 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | — | 107 | 68 | 22 | 2nd Big '10' Western | Won League |
1952–53 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 28 | 1st Big '10' Western | |
1953–54 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | — | 119 | 189 | 12 | 4th Big '10' Western | |
1954–55 | 25 | 5 | 20 | 0 | — | 110 | 204 | 10 | 4th Big '10' Western | |
1955–56 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | — | 68 | 249 | 0 | 5th Big '10' Western | |
1956–57 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 0 | — | 126 | 167 | 18 | 5th WJBHL | |
1957–58 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | 40 | 2nd WJBHL | |
1958–59 | 36 | 14 | 22 | 0 | — | 165 | 224 | 28 | 3rd WJBHL | |
1959–60 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 6th WJBHL | |
1960–61 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 | — | 86 | 399 | 0 | 5th WJBHL | |
1961–62 | 36 | 10 | 25 | 1 | — | 201 | 254 | 21 | 7th WJBHL | |
1962–63 | 35 | 3 | 32 | 0 | — | 133 | 348 | 6 | 6th WJBHL | |
1963–64 | 40 | 28 | 11 | 1 | — | 260 | 159 | 57 | 2nd WJBHL | Won League |
1964–65 | 40 | 23 | 17 | 0 | — | 213 | 181 | 46 | 3rd WJBHL | Won League |
1965–66 | 40 | 25 | 15 | 0 | — | 237 | 178 | 50 | 3rd WJBHL | |
1966–67 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 0 | — | 124 | 278 | 10 | 5th WJBHL | |
1967–69 | Did not participate |
1969–70 | 36 | 16 | 17 | 3 | — | 137 | 169 | 35 | 3rd WOJHL | |
1970–71 | 41 | 10 | 29 | 2 | — | 139 | 240 | 22 | 4th WOJHL | |
1971–72 | 39 | 12 | 18 | 9 | — | 173 | 185 | 33 | 5th WOJHL | |
1972–73 | 42 | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | 224 | 203 | 48 | 2nd WOJHL | |
1973–74 | 40 | 4 | 32 | 4 | — | 114 | 239 | 12 | 5th WOJHL | |
1974–75 | 40 | 19 | 15 | 6 | — | 186 | 172 | 44 | 2nd WOJHL | |
1975–76 | 39 | 11 | 22 | 6 | — | 168 | 206 | 28 | 6th WOJHL | |
1976–77 | 38 | 13 | 24 | 1 | — | 191 | 274 | 27 | 5th SWJBHL | DNQ |
1977–78 | 40 | 30 | 8 | 2 | — | 261 | 171 | 62 | 1st SWJBHL | Lost final |
1978–79 | 42 | 19 | 18 | 5 | — | 227 | 213 | 43 | 5th WOJHL | |
1979–80 | 42 | 22 | 12 | 8 | — | 182 | 127 | 52 | 5th WOJHL | Lost final |
1980–81 | 42 | 31 | 9 | 2 | — | 256 | 147 | 64 | 1st WOJHL | Won League |
1981–82 | 42 | 22 | 16 | 4 | — | 196 | 180 | 48 | 3rd WOJHL | Lost final |
1982–83 | 42 | 31 | 7 | 4 | — | 263 | 138 | 66 | 1st WOJHL | Won League |
1983–84 | 48 | 34 | 7 | 7 | — | 297 | 148 | 75 | 1st WOJHL | Won League |
1984–85 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 0 | — | 285 | 164 | 70 | 1st WOJHL | Lost final |
1985–86 | 42 | 34 | 5 | 3 | — | 275 | 150 | 71 | 1st WOJHL | |
1986–87 | 42 | 28 | 10 | 4 | — | 272 | 162 | 60 | 2nd WOJHL | Lost final |
1987–88 | 42 | 13 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 190 | 213 | 31 | 7th WOJHL | |
1988–89 | 41 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 197 | 193 | 44 | 5th WOJHL | |
1989–90 | 40 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 205 | 231 | 42 | 4th WOJHL | |
1990–91 | 48 | 15 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 170 | 259 | 33 | 8th WOJHL | |
1991–92 | 48 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 274 | 191 | 65 | 1st WOJHL East | Won League |
1992–93 | 52 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 57 | 2nd WOJHL East | |
1993–94 | 50 | 25 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 273 | 251 | 54 | 2nd WOJHL East | |
1994–95 | 52 | 16 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 223 | 281 | 34 | 4th WOJHL East | |
1995–96 | 51 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 208 | 184 | 61 | 3rd WOJHL East | |
1996–97 | 52 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 220 | 230 | 56 | 3rd WOJHL East | |
1997–98 | 52 | 14 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 205 | 307 | 31 | 5th WOJHL East | |
1998–99 | 52 | 19 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 213 | 282 | 39 | 4th WOJHL East | |
1999-00 | 54 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 189 | 232 | 49 | 8th GOHL | |
2000–01 | 54 | 39 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 251 | 143 | 82 | 2nd GOHL | Lost final |
2001–02 | 54 | 32 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 251 | 169 | 65 | 6th WOHL | |
2002–03 | 48 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 207 | 182 | 65 | 3rd WOHL | |
2003–04 | 48 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 172 | 150 | 57 | 5th WOHL | Lost final |
2004–05 | 48 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 161 | 173 | 48 | 5th WOHL | |
2005–06 | 48 | 22 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 148 | 165 | 45 | 8th WOHL | Lost quarter-final |
2006–07 | 48 | 21 | 23 | — | 4 | 183 | 178 | 46 | 7th WOHL | Lost quarter-final |
2007–08 | 48 | 30 | 14 | — | 4 | 214 | 175 | 64 | 3rd GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. Final |
2008–09 | 52 | 33 | 10 | — | 9 | 221 | 174 | 75 | 2nd GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. Final |
2009–10 | 50 | 37 | 10 | — | 3 | 244 | 133 | 77 | 1st GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. SF |
2010–11 | 51 | 34 | 13 | — | 4 | 235 | 162 | 72 | 2nd GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. Final |
2011–12 | 51 | 28 | 20 | — | 3 | 185 | 190 | 59 | 3rd GOJHL-W | Lost SF Round Robin |
2012–13 | 51 | 28 | 17 | — | 6 | 196 | 172 | 62 | 4th GOJHL-W | Won League |
2013–14 | 49 | 29 | 19 | — | 1 | 188 | 150 | 59 | 5th GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. SF |
2014–15 | 49 | 22 | 24 | — | 3 | 166 | 166 | 47 | 7th GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. SF |
2015–16 | 50 | 31 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 212 | 155 | 67 | 2nd of 9-W 6th of 26-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters, 4–1 (Strathroy) Won Conf. Semi-finals 4–2 (Lasalle) Won Conf. Finals 4–2 (Flyers) Won Sutherland Cup Semifinals, 4–2 (Cullitons) Lost Sutherland Cup Finals, 0–4 (Corvairs) |
2016–17 | 50 | 36 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 232 | 131 | 73 | 3rd of 9-W 7th of 27-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4–1 (Lincolns) Won Conf. Semifinals 4–1 (Maroons) Won Conf. Finals 4–1 (Flyers) Won Sutherland Cup Semis 4–1 (Cyclones) Lost Sutherland Cup Finals 1–4 (Sugar Kings) |
2017–18 | 50 | 35 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 217 | 121 | 73 | 1st of 9-W 6th of 26-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4–0 (Rockets) Won Conf. Semifinal 4-2 (Maroons) Won Conf. Finals 4-0 (Stars) Lost Sutherland Cup Semis 2-4 (Cyclones) |
2018–19 | 48 | 33 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 217 | 121 | 73 | 2nd of 9-W 4th of 26-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4–0 (Stars) Won Conf. Semifinal 4-1 (Lasalle) Won Conf. Finals 4-0 (Flyers) Won Sutherland Cup Semis 4–1 (Cyclones) Lost Sutherland Cup Finals 3–4 (Siskins) |
2019–1920 | 50 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 217 | 121 | 87 | 1st of 9-W 4th2nd of 26-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4–0 (Legionnaires) Incomplete Conf. Semifinal 1-0 (Lasalle) Playoffs cancelled due to pandemic |
2020–2021 | Season lost due to pandemic |
2021–22 | 48 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 187 | 121 | 71 | 2nd of 9-W 5th of 25-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4–2 (Stars) Lost Conf. Semifinal 1-4 (Maroons) |
2022–23 | 50 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 228 | 169 | 73 | 2nd of 9-W 7th of 25-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4–0 (Stars) Lost Conf. Semifinal 0-4 (Lincolns) |
2023–24 | 50 | 36 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 218 | 136 | 75 | 1st of 8-W 3rd of 23-GOJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4-1 (Kings) Won Conf Semifinals, 4-1 (Lasalle) Lost Conf. Finals 3-4 (Lincolns) |
Playoffs
- 1950–51 Lost to Windsor 8–6 (2–3, 6–3)
- 1951–52 Defeated Windsor 3–0 in semi-finals
Defeated Sarnia 4–0 in finals. BIG '10' WESTERN CHAMPIONS
- 1952–53 Semi-final round robin. London Eliminated.
- 1953–54 Lost to Sarnia 4–0 in semi-finals.
- 1954–55 Lost to Sarnia 3–2 in semi-finals.
- 1955–56 Did not qualify
- 1956–57 Did not qualify
- 1957–58 Defeated Woodstock 3–0 in first round.
Defeated St. Mary's Lincolns 3–1 in semi-finals. Lost to Sarnia Bees 4–1 in final.
- 1958–59 Lost to Sarnia Bees 4–1–1 in semi-finals
- 1959–60 Did not qualify
- 1960–61 Did not qualify
- 1961–62 Did not qualify
- 1962–63 Did not qualify
- 1963–64 Defeated Sarnia Bees 4–2 (7–4, 2–5, 4–2, 5–7, 6–2, 5–3) in semi-finals.
Defeated St. Thomas Barons 4–2 (7–6, 3–5, 4–2, 5–2, 3–7, 6–1) in finals. WOJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1964–65 Defeated Chatham Maroons 4–1 (4–6, 6–5, 5–3, 5–0, 7–4) in semi-finals.
Defeated St. Thomas Barons 4–0 (8–4, 6–3, 3–1, 7–5) in finals. WOJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1965–66 Lost to Sarnia Bees 4–1 (4–3, 2–8, 7–2, 3–2, 5–2) in semi-finals.
- 1966–67 Did not qualify
- 1967–68 Did not participate
- 1968–69 Did not participate
- 1970–78 NO RECORDS AVAILABLE
- 1978–79 Defeated Petrolia Jets 7–3 (6-pt series) in first round.
Lost to Strathroy Blades 8–0 (8-pt series) in second round.
- 1980–80 Defeated Chatham Maroons 3–1 in first round.
Defeated Strathroy Blades 4–0 in second round. Lost to Windsor 4–0 in finals.
- 1980–81 Defeated Windsor 4–0 (London advanced directly to final)
Defeated Chatham Maroons 4–1 in finals. WOJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1981–82 Defeated Chatham Maroons 3–0 in first round.
Defeated Petrol Jets 3–0 in second-round. Lost to Sarnia 4–3 in finals.
- 1982–83 Defeated St. Thomas Pests 5–2 in first round. (Best 5-of-9; London advanced directly to final)
Defeated Sarnia Steeplejacks 4–1 in finals. WOJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1983–84 Defeated Windsor 4–0 (London advanced directly to final)
Defeated Sarnia Steeplejacks 4–0 in finals. WOJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1984–85 Defeated St. Thomas Pests 3–0 (London advanced directly to final)
- 1985–86 Lost to Chatham Maroons 5–4 (Best 5-of-9) in first round.
- 1986–87 Defeated Chatham Maroons 4–0 in first round.
Second Round (Double Round-Robin): 1st - St. Thomas, 2nd - London, 3rd - Sarnia (eliminated) Final: St. Thomas def. London 4–0
- 1988–89 Did not qualify
- 1989–90 Did not qualify
- 1990–91 Lost to St. Mary's Lincoln's 4–0 in quarter-final.
- 1991–92 Lost to Windsor 4–1 in quarter-final.
- 1992–93 Defeated St. Thomas Stars 4–1 in divisional semi-final.
Defeated St Mary's Lincolns 4–3 in divisional final. Defeated Windsor 4–3 in finals. WOJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1993–94 Defeated St. Thomas Stars 4–1 in divisional semi-final.
Lost to St Mary's Lincolns 4–0 in divisional final.
- 1994–95 Defeated Aylmer 4–2 in divisional semi-final.
Lost to St Mary's Lincolns 4–0 in divisional final.
- 1995–96 Lost to St. Thomas Stars 4–0 in divisional semi-finals.
- 1996–97 Lost to St. Thomas Stars 4–0 in divisional semi-finals.
- 1997–98 Lost to St. Thomas Stars 4–1 in divisional semi-finals.
- 1998–99 Did not qualify.
- 1999–00 Lost to St. Thomas Stars 4–0 in divisional semi-finals.
- 2000–01 Did not qualify.
- 2001–02 Defeated Strathroy Rockets 4–2 in first round.
Defeated Sarnia Blast 4–2 in semi-finals. Lost to Chatham 4–2 in finals.
- 2002–03 Lost to Sarnia Blast 4–1 in quarter-finals
- 2003–04 Defeated St. Thomas Stars 4–1 in quarter-finals
Lost to Sarnia Blast 4–3 in semi-finals.
- 2004–05 Defeated Leamington Flyers 4–2 in first round.
Defeated Sarnia Blast 4–0 in semi-finals. Lost to Chatham 4–2 in finals.
- 2005–06 Defeated St. Mary's Lincolns 4–1 in first round.
Lost to Chatham Maroons 4–0 in semi-finals.
- 2006–07 Lost to St. Mary's Lincolns 4–3 in quarter-finals.
- 2007–08 Lost to Sarnia Legionairres 4–3 in quarter-finals.
- 2008–09 Defeated Leamington Flyers 4–2 in first round.
Defeated St. Mary's Lincolns 4–0 in semi-finals. Lost to Tecumseh Chiefs 4–1 in final.
- 2009–10 Defeated LaSalle Vipers 4–1 in first round.
Defeated St. Mary's Lincolns 4–3 in semi-finals. Lost to Sarnia Legionaries 4–2 in final.
- 2010–11 Defeated Leamington Flyers 4–0 in first round.
Lost to St. Thomas Stars 4–2 in semi-finals.
- 2011–12 Defeated Sarnia Legionaries 4–0 in first round.
Defeated LaSalle Vipers 4–2 in semi-finals. Lost to St. Thomas Stars 4–3 in final.
- 2012–13 Defeated LaSalle Vipers 4–1 in first round.
Defeated St. Mary's Lincolns 4–2 in semi-finals. Defeated Strathroy Rockets 4–2 WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Defeated Cambridge Winterhawks 4–3 in the championship round. SUTHERLAND CUP CHAMPIONS
- 2013–14 Defeated St. Thomas Stars 4–2 in first round.
Lost to Leamington Flyers 4–1 in semi-finals.
- 2014–15 Defeated Sarnia Legionnaries 4–3 in first round.
Lost to Leamington Flyers 4–1 in semi-finals.
- 2015–16 Defeated Strathroy Rockets 4–2 in first round.
Defeated LaSalle Vipers 4–2 in semi-finals. Defeated Leamington Flyers 4-2 WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Defeated Stratford Cullitons 4–2 Lost to Caledonia Corvairs 4–0 in final.
- 2016–17 Defeated St. Mary's Lincolns 4–1 in first round.
Defeated Chatham Maroons 4–1 in semi-finals. Defeated Leamington Flyers 4–1 WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Defeated Listowel Cyclones 4–1 Lost to Elmira Sugar Kings 4–1 in Final.
- 2017–18 Defeated Strathroy Rockets 4–0 in first round.
Defeated Chatham Maroons 4–2 in semi-finals. Defeated St. Thomas Stars 4–0 WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Lost to Listowel Cyclones 4–1 in semi-finals
- 2018–19 Defeated St. Thomas Stars 4–0 in first round.
Defeated LaSalle Vipers 4–1 in semi-finals. Defeated Leamington Flyers 4–0 WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Defeated Listowel Cyclones 4–1 in semi-finals Lost to Waterloo Siskins 4–3 in Final.
- 2019–20 Defeated Sarnia Legionnaries 4–0 in first round.
Playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Players
Retired numbers
- 16 – Tom Cardiff
- 22 – Patrick Dobie
- 29 – Taylor Edwards
- 39 – Scott Lombardi
- 61 – Max Vinogradov
- 96 – Aaron Dartch
Awards
GOJHL Western Conference
Stan Moore Award
First Place - Western Conference
GOJHL Scoring Champion
Kelly Hearn Award
Volunteer of the Year
- 1992–93 – Bill McCullough
- 2006–07 – Bill Westgate
- 2012–13 – Steve Davidson
- 2013–14 – Bruce Keck
Chester Pegg Memorial Award
Sportsmanship & Ability
- 1991–92 – Bill Weir
- 1995–96 – Craig Watson
- 2000–01 – Matt Meyer
- 2009–10 – Adam McKee
- 2010–11 – Noah Schwartz
- 2012–13 – Noah Schwartz
- 2018–19 – Cal Davis
Roy Bruhlman Memorial Award
Rookie of the Year
- 1989–90 – Keli Corpse
- 1990–91 – Trevor Gallant
- 1997–98 – Scott Dickier
- 2000–01 – Kyle Piwowarczyk
Phibbs Incorporated Award
Most Valuable 1st Year Defenseman
- 1991–92 – Dan Brown
- 1992–93 – Chad Palmer
- 1993–94 – Chad Palmer
- 1994–95 – John Barrett
- 1996–97 – Mike Van Ryn
- 2008–09 – Jake McClelland
- 2013–14 – Matt Fuller
- 2015-16 - Jordan DiCicco
- 2019–20 – Logan Mailloux
Uni-Fab Award
Top Defenceman
- 2016-17 - Quinn Lenihan
- 2017-18 - Jordan DiCicco
Kevin McIntosh Award
Defensive Forward
CHOK Award
Most Valuable Player
- 1992–93 – Chris Legg
- 1993–94 – Shane Johnson
- 2000–01 – Ash Goldie
- 2008–09 – Adam McKee
- 2018–19 – Cal Davis
- 2019–20 – Cal Davis
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Phibbs Incorporated Award
Most Valuable Rookie Defenseman
- 2003–04 – Patrick Dobie
- 2014–15 – Justin Murray
Hugh McLean Award
Regular Season Scoring Champion
- 1982–83 – Craig Simpson
- 1988–89 – Bill Weir
- 1991–92 – Bill Weir
- 1992–93 – Mike Legg
- 1993–94 – Shane Johnson
- 2007–08 – Glenn McCarron
- 2009–10 – Adam McKee
- 2016–17 – Brenden Trottier
- 2018–19 – Cal Davis
- 2019–20 – Cal Davis
Pat & Jackie Stapleton Award
Playoff Scoring Champion
Sharon Williamson Award
Playoff MVP
Southland Insurance Award
Top Points - Rookie
Smith-Buys Award
Rookie Scoring Champion
- 2000–01 – Kyle Piwowarczyk
Roy Caley Award
Best Team Goals Against Average
- 1979–80 –
- 1980–81 –
- 1982–83 – D. Sceli, Craig Billington
- 1983–84 – Richard McCullough, Rob Nixon
- 1984–85 –
- 1985–86 –
- 1986–87 – Joe Noval, Brian Morris
- 1991–92 – Shawn O'Hagan, Dave Grasso
- 1995–96 – Steve Tutt, Ian Burt
- 2009–10 – Mike Coulter, Taylor Edwards
- 2016–17 – Cameron Zanussi, Trenten McGrail
- 2017–18 – David Ovsjannikov, Zach Springer
- 2019–20 – Shawn Wiranata
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Team records
Team records for a single season |
Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
Most Goals | Craig Simpson | 47 | 1982–83 |
Most Assists | Adam McKee | 65 | 2009–10 |
Most Points | Craig Simpson | 111 | 1982–83 |
Most Game-Winning Goals | Shuan Furlong | 9 | 2009–10 |
Most Powerplay Goals | Chris McKay | 17 | 2009–10 |
Most Shorthanded Goals | Graham Spriel | 5 | 2005–06 |
Individual player records for a career |
Statistic | Player | Total | Career |
Most Goals | Aaron Dartch | 112 | 2008–13 |
Most Assists | Adam McKee | 115 | 2007–10 |
Most Points | Aaron Dartch | 251 | 2008–13 |
Most Games Played | Max Vinogradov | 234* | 2015–20 |
Most Game-Winning Goals | Noah Schwartz | 18 | 2010–13 |
Most Powerplay Goals | Aaron Dartch | 39 | 2008–13 |
Most Shorthanded Goals | Craig Watson | 6 | 1996–97 |
Arenas
Ontario Arena, 1950–1963
- Built :
- Capacity : .
- Ice Size : 190' x 85'
Original home of the London Nationals. Built on the property of the Western Fair.
London Gardens/London Ice House, 1976–2001
- Built : 1963
- Capacity : 5,075 including standing room.
- Ice Size : 190' x 85'
The London Gardens (see article) was built in 1963 and served as the home of the Nationals from 1963 to its closing in 2001. The building was renamed London Ice House in 1994. The arena is currently home to the Forest City Velodrome.
Ray Lanctin Arena (Medway Arena), 2002–2005
- Built : 1967
- Capacity : N/A.
- Ice Size : 100' x 200'
Medway Arena was renovated in 2009 after being built in 1967. Renovations include updates to the community centre, flooring and rink boards. Winter skating programs and events run throughout the winter season, and arena pad is available for lacrosse during the summer season. This facility is also equipped with a hall and kitchenette, perfect for private rentals..
Western Fair Sports Centre, 2006–present
- Built : 1995
- Capacity : 1,500 including standing room.
- Ice Size : 100' x 200'
The Sports Centre at Western Fair District is a state-of-the-art 160,000 square foot multi-use facility known as a leader amongst the many ice facilities available in London and Ontario.
Other arenas
- Lambeth Arena
- Earl Nicols Arena
- Ray Lanctin Arena
- Glencoe Arena
The original London Nationals were modelled off their parent club, the Toronto Maple Leafs up until the change to the London Knights. The team's logo was the same Leaf as used by the parent club at the time, except with the words "London Nationals" written out across the leaf instead of "Toronto Maple Leafs" The team over went numerous logo and uniform changes with sponsors including Chester Pegg & Phibbs Incorporated. The team adopted similar colours to the Knights (Eggplant & teal) in the 1990s to look more like their Jr A affiliate. The Knight's move to more modern colours in 2002 brought the Nationals' look back to the familiar blue & white look. Today's uniforms mimic the Maple Leafs look, adopting a blue, white & black colour scheme. In 2015, the Nationals adopted a black alternate jerseys with the team's crest logo.
Mascot
The Nationals' mascot is now known as "Lou", a tribute to the Lou Ball Juniors, a Jr. B team which played out of the Ontario Arena at the Western Fairgrounds beginning in 1950. The winning name was submitted in a "Name The Mascot" contest. Lou made his first appearance in 2012.
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