Tag: Stratford Cullitons

A legendary junior B hockey team reunited to again celebrate their Sutherland Cup title. The 1985-86 Stratford Cullitons lost just one playoff game on the way to an Ontario title.

One of the best Junior B hockey teams ever assembled is reuniting on July 24-25 in the Festival City. The 1985-86 Stratford Cullitons featured many of the best players the city had to offer along with big-name recruits.

Nelson Emmerson played two seasons for the Cullitons, now called the Warriors, from 1984 to 1986 before moving on to Bowling Green University for four years. A brief stint in the International Hockey League led to a 12-season NHL career, notching 488 points in 771 games.

Matt Barnes said his father paved the way for him to come to Stratford with what one might call a sleight of hand.