London Nationals
Canadian ice hockey team based in London, Ontario, founded c. 1950
The London Nationals are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in London, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western division of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL). Brandon Prust is the team's head coach, with Rumun Ndur as an assistant coach. The Nationals play their home games at the Western Fair Sports Centre. Established in 1950, the franchise has also used the names Lou Ball Juniors, Diamonds, Athletics, Bees, and Squires. The Nationals won the Sutherland Cup in the 2012–13 season as the league's playoffs champions.
History
Early days — 1950
The team's life began in 1950, playing in The Big '10' Western Division out of the Ontario Arena at the Western Fair grounds. They won the Western Division title in 1952 as the London Lou Ball Juniors, after sponsor Lou Ball's clothing store. In 1956 the 'Big 10' was divided, and London became a member of the Western Ontario Junior "B" Hockey League.
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