first overall in the EOSHL, and sweep through the playoffs defeating the Norwood Vipers in four games for the Re/Max Upper Canada Realty Cup. The Dunlops played the Major League Hockey champions Brantford Blast defeating them in 4 games, for the Robertson Cup. In the Ontario championship, Whitby downed the Kenora Thistles in two straight games to earn a second consecutive berth in the Allan Cup. After a tie in their first game, Whitby reached the Allan Cup finals with three wins in a row. The Dunlops lost 4–3 in the championship game to the Lloydminster Border Kings. The Dunlops finished first overall in the regular season in the EOSHL. In the playoffs, Whitby defeated the Norwood Vipers 4–1, and the Simcoe County Tundras 4–0 to win the league championship. The Dunlops then defeated the Dundas Real McCoys 4–0 to win the Robertson Cup. This series win guaranteed the Dunlops a third consecutive appearance in the Allan Cup. In the 2008 Allan Cup, Whitby lost twice with one tie game. The EOSHL folded and the Dunlops joined Major League Hockey. On December 12, 2008, Dunlops player Don Sanderson fell without his helmet on the ice and struck his head during a fight. He had brain surgery the next day, but died on January 2, 2009. The OHA subsequently debated its rules for wearing hockey helmets, to be properly worn and securely fastened. The Dunlops lost the MLH final to the Dundas Real McCoys 4-games-to-none. Season-by-season results Note: OL= Overtime loss NHL alumni Listed in chronological order from first season played, with dates in parentheses. Harry Sinden (54–55, 55–56, 56–57, 57–58, 58–59, 59–60) John Henderson (55–56, 56–57, 57–58, 58–59, 59–60) Charlie Burns (56–57, 57–58) Connie Broden (57–58) Roy Edwards (57–58) Wally Maxwell (57–58) Sid Smith (57–58, 58–59) Pete Babando (58–59, 59–60) Bob Hassard (58–59, 59–60) Brent Grieve (2004–05, 2005–06) Other former players G Bob Perani (61-62) References External links www.whitbydunlops.com – Official team web site 1954 establishments in Ontario Defunct Ontario Hockey League teams Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League teams Ice hockey clubs established in 1954 Sport in Whitby, Ontario Ice hockey teams representing Canada internationally