On September 12, 2009, the Avalanche played their first game. On the road, Algoma lost 7-4 to the Deseronto Storm. The next evening, the Avalanche traveled to Beaverton, Ontario and picked up their first win, beating the Brock Bucks 6-3. On September 25, 2009, the Avalanche played their first home game and defeated their local rival Elliot Lake Bobcats 4-2. In a touching pre-game ceremony, local hockey legend, and multiple-time OHA champion Lloyd Boyer, who had died of cancer a few weeks before, was honored with a moment of silence. Surviving children Brad, Janna, Susan, and Karen (who is also battling cancer) provided the ceremonial puck drop.
In mid-January 2011, it was announced that the town of Iron Bridge, Ontario and its 500-seat Outdoor Arena would host a regular season game, known as the North Shore Winter Classic, between the Elliot Lake Bobcats and Algoma Avalanche on January 29, 2011. This is the first known regulation outdoor game in Ontario in the modern era. Elliot Lake would win the game 8-2 in front of an estimated 400 fans.
On July 17, 2012, the Avalanche announced that they were ceasing operation, but claim they may return for 2013-14.
Season-by-Season Standings
Season
GP
W
L
T
OTL
GF
GA
P
Results
Playoffs
2009-10
42
19
22
-
1
162
196
39
8th GMHL
Lost quarter-final
2010-11
42
8
31
-
3
187
337
19
13th GMHL
Lost qualifier
2011-12
42
6
34
-
2
115
288
14
14th GMHL
Lost Bye Round
Playoffs
2010 Lost quarter-final
Algoma Avalanche defeated Powassan Dragons6-2 in the last minute qualifier
