However , because of the team 's poor standing in the 1989 -- 90 season , the team stepped aside for the OHL championship runners - up , the Kitchener Rangers .
The Dukes of Hamilton hosted the 1990 tournament at Copps Coliseum .
Because of the team 's poor standing in the 1989 -- 90 season , the team stepped aside for the OHL championship runners - up , the Kitchener Rangers .
The Dukes of Hamilton hosted the 1990 tournament at Copps Coliseum .