History
The Woodstock Navy-Vets were founded in 1966 and played in the OHA-C Group III (Intercounty Junior C Hockey League - IJCHL). In 1971-72 the Navy-Vets became a member of the Western Junior B Hockey League when the IJCHL disbanded before moving the following season to the Central Junior C Hockey League. In 1976-77 the Navy Vets became a charter member of the new Southwestern Junior B Hockey League along with the London Diamonds, St.Thomas Colonels, Tillsonburg Mavericks, Simcoe Jets, and Brantford Penquins. The SWJBHL folded after 2 seasons and the Navy Vets joined the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League for the 1978-79 season, where they still are a member.
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