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Sarnia is home to the Sarnia Legionnaires (1954–1970), the most successful Jr. 'B' hockey team in Ontario history with five Western Jr. 'B' Hockey League championships and four Sutherland Cups as Ontario Hockey Association Junior B champions in the 16 seasons. Today a new Sarnia Legionnaires play in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. It is also home to the Sarnia Sting, an Ontario Hockey League team. Dino Ciccarelli, a former NHL player, is a part owner of the team. Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning is the most successful Sarnia Sting product, as he was selected first overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and went on to win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2010 and 2012. He also joined the 60 goal club in 2012, joining the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Brett Hull as one of only 19 players to achieve that feat. Sarnia also boasts having a World Champion from its population. Curler Steve Bice played as alternate for the Glenn Howard rink in the Tim Hortons Brier and 2007 Ford World Men's Curling Championship, winning both Twice, in 1934 and 1936, the Sarnia Imperials won the Grey Cup as the Champions of Canadian Football. Today the Sarnia Imperials are a semi-professional team in the Northern Football Conference.
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