The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), based in Toronto, Ontario, established in the 1928âÂÂ29 season. Operating until the 1947âÂÂ48 season, the Young Rangers had no affiliation with a National Hockey League (NHL) club, contrary to many junior teams. An arrangement with Conn Smythe allowed the team to practice early mornings at Maple Leaf Gardens. During the 1940âÂÂ41 season, a sponsorship saw the team was known as the "Bowles Rangers".
They Young Rangers were owned, operated and coached by Ed Wildey (d. July 19, 1964). For contributions to junior hockey, Wildey was awarded the OHA Gold Stick in 1962. He had coached 29 players who graduated from junior hockey to play in the NHL, and previously coached with the Toronto National Sea Fleas. He stressed "clean living, physical fitness, and hard word" to his players.
Alumni of the Young Rangers who have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame:
List of NHL alumni:
Sources: 1937âÂÂ1948, 1942âÂÂ1948