The Minto 81's are a senior hockey team based out of Palmerston and Harriston, Ontario, Canada.

Palmerston, the defending Senior "A" Champions, had a very strong year, with a 17–7–0 record, good for fourth in the North Division.

Palmerston snapped out of their slump, and in their remaining eight games, they posted an impressive 7–0–1 record, and finish in fifth place in the North Division, and qualifying for the "A" playoffs.

Palmerston would face the defending "A" champions, the Durham Thundercats in the semi-finals, and the 81's would win a very wild opening game by a score of 9–7.

The 81's would continue to play good hockey throughout the regular season, finishing off with a 14–4–2 record, earning 30 points, and fourth in the WOAA North Division.

The third game would be determined in overtime, as the scored was tied 4–4 after three periods of play, and it would be Palmerston earning the victory to take the 3–0 series lead.

The fourth game would once again be tied 4–4 after regulation time, and the 81's would earn the series sweep, by scoring in the extra period and advance to the "AA" quarter-finals.

Saugeen Shores would continue their winning ways in the third game, defeating the 81's 6–4 to take a 3–0 series lead.

The 81's were able to maintain their 5th place spot in the North Division following the merger with Drayton, finishing the 24-game schedule with a record of 11–10–3.