 Drayton previously had a WOAA Sr. Hockey Team, the Drayton Comets, who folded after the 1997-98 season.The Comets were Intermediate "C" Champions on two occasions, in 1989-90 and 1990–91, however they were unable to capture the WOAA Grand Championship.WOAA Sr. Hockey came back to Drayton for the 2005-06 season, as they were awarded an expansion team, which was named the Icemen.