As a Junior A team, they played formidable opponents like the Peterborough Gray-Munros, Whitby C.B.C Builders, Rexdale Warriors, Lakeshore Maple Leafs, and Bramalea Excelsiors, among others.

[6] In their initial years, Wayne Stringer emerged as one of the top ten scorers, setting the momentum for the team.

The Hamilton team joined forces with Burlington, resulting in the creation of the Bay Area Bengals.

They not only underwent a rebranding to the Burlington Blaze but also clinched the coveted Minto Cup series.

[7] Though they are officially registered as the Bay Area Bengals Lacrosse Club today, they are known and operate as the Burlington Blaze.