Minor Atom, 2011-2012 (Chatham-Kent Cyclones AAA Hockey Association)

The Minor Atom Cyclones have advanced to the Alliance Championship series. In the opening round of championship play, the Minor Atoms defeated the London Knights in a six point series 6pts-2pts.

The Cyclones (21-6-5) finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Alliance Hockey standings The Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs were awarded first place, the Cyclones second and the London Jr. Knights third based on points earned in games between the three teams. The Cyclones begin the playoffs against the Knights at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Arena

The Chatham-Kent Minor Atom Cyclones went 5-0 at the Nations Cup Tournament in Fraser Michigan on the December 2, 2011 weekend to help Canada defeat the United States in a country vs country points battle. The Minor Atoms outscored their USA competition 33-9 in 5 games earning Canada 12 points towards the title. Sun County and London were also representing Canada from the Alliance and a group picture of the 3 Alliance teams in their Team Canada uniforms is attached. For a full tournament recap click here.

The Chatham-Kent Minor Atom Cyclones went 2-0-2 in 4 round robin games in the November 11-13 Shanahan Warrior Tournament in Toronto. The Minor Atoms did not however move on to the playdowns due to the tie breaker system used in the 30 team tournament.