Hamilton Hurricanes
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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]
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| Nicknames | The Canes |
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| Sport | Canadian football |
| Founded | 1963 |
| League | Canadian Junior Football League |
| Conference | Ontario Football Conference |
| Team history | 1963–1994, 2008–Present |
| Based in | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Stadium | Tim Hortons Field |
| Colours | Orange, blue and white |
| National championships | 1 (1972) |
| Website | www |
History
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.
