Belleville hammered the Kingston Frontenacs 10–2. The Bulls swept the Frontenacs in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, however, they were upset by the Ottawa 67's in the conference semi-finals. The Bulls improved in Hulton's second season with the club, as in 2001-02, Belleville had a record of 39-23-4-2, earning 85 points, winning the East Division for the second consecutive season, and finishing in second place in the Eastern Conference. Belleville easily defeated the Oshawa Generals in five games in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, however, Belleville lost to the Barrie Colts in the semi-finals. Belleville slipped a bit in the 2002-03 season, however, the club finishing with a solid 33-27-6-2 record, earning 74 points, good for third place in the East Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls lost to the Toronto St. Michael's Majors in seven games in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals. Following the 2002–03 season, Hulton resigned from his position with the club. Kingston Frontenacs (2003-2006) Following his resignation with the Belleville Bulls, the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League quickly hired Hulton to a contract to become their head coach. On September 20, 2003, Hulton coached his first game with Kingston, as they tied the Barrie Colts 3-3. On October 1, Hulton earned his first win with the Frontenacs, as they defeated his previous club, the Belleville Bulls 4–3. The Frontenacs finished the 2003-04 season with a 30-28-7-3, earning 70 points, second place in the East Division, and fifth in the Eastern Conference. This marked a 14-point improvement for Kingston over the previous season. In the post-season, the Frontenacs lost to the Barrie Colts in five games during the Eastern Conference quarter-finals. The Frontenacs struggled during Hulton's second season with the team in 2004-05, as Kingston dropped to 28-33-4-3, earning 63 points. Kingston failed to qualify for the post-season, as they finished in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Kingston saw significant improvement during the 2005-06, as the Frontenacs finished the year with a 37-24-4-3 record, earning 81 points and finishing in second place in the East Division. Kingston finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and saw an 18-point improvement from the previous season. In the playoffs, the Frontenacs were upset by the Sudbury Wolves in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, losing in six games. Following the 2005–06 season, Hulton was relieved of his duties. Royal Military College Paladins (2006-2007) For the 2006–2007 season, Hulton,