Originally announced as the Cyclones, the Halton Ravens joined the GMHL in the Spring of 2013. On September 5, 2013, the Ravens played their first game in team history, at home, against the defending league champion Bradford Rattlers. The Ravens would lose the game 6-1. Brett Lee scored the first goal in franchise history at 6:47 of the second period. On September 15, 2013, the Ravens won their first ever franchise game, at home, versus the Powassan Eagles. The final score was 7-4, with Adam Ostermeier scoring the game winner halfway through the third. Mike Calouri made 29 saves for the win.