Manitoba Junior Hockey League MJHL 1996-1997
League naming history:- 1933 - currentMJHL (Manitoba Junior Hockey League)
- 1918 - 1933WDJHL (Winnipeg & District Junior Hockey League)
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MJHL Team Rosters
1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Winkler Flyers finished first in the 1996-97 MJHL standings with 84 points. OCN Blizzard (71 points) and St. James Canadians (65 points) followed.
1996-1997 MJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Winkler Flyers | 56 | 41 | 1 | 13 | - | 1 | 290 | 184 | 106 | 84 | 1.50 | - |
| 2. | OCN Blizzard | 56 | 33 | 1 | 18 | - | 4 | 280 | 231 | 49 | 71 | 1.27 | - |
| 3. | St. James Canadians | 56 | 31 | 3 | 22 | - | 0 | 229 | 187 | 42 | 65 | 1.16 | - |
| 4. | Portage Terriers | 56 | 31 | 1 | 22 | - | 2 | 243 | 200 | 43 | 65 | 1.16 | - |
| 5. | Selkirk Steelers | 56 | 26 | 1 | 26 | - | 3 | 244 | 275 | -31 | 56 | 1.00 | - |
| 6. | St. Boniface Saints | 56 | 25 | 1 | 29 | - | 1 | 252 | 278 | -26 | 52 | 0.93 | - |
| 7. | Neepawa Natives | 56 | 23 | 2 | 30 | - | 1 | 246 | 284 | -38 | 49 | 0.88 | - |
| 8. | Winnipeg South Blues | 56 | 19 | 3 | 32 | - | 2 | 240 | 282 | -42 | 43 | 0.77 | - |
| 9. | Dauphin Kings | 56 | 16 | 1 | 38 | - | 1 | 204 | 291 | -87 | 34 | 0.61 | - |
1996-1997 MJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Thomas (F) | 56 | 50 | 62 | 112 | 131 |
| 2. | Jedd Crumb (F) | 55 | 47 | 55 | 102 | 92 |
| 3. | Ryan McCormack (F) | 56 | 45 | 56 | 101 | 157 |
| 4. | Craig Malaschuk (F) | 56 | 40 | 49 | 89 | 52 |
| 5. |  Tyler Arnason (F) | 50 | 35 | 50 | 85 | 15 |
1996-1997 MJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Person (G) | 43 | 3.75 | .886 |
| 2. | Jason Purcell (G) | 13 | 6.03 | - |
| 3. | Murray Cobb (G) | 18 | 5.17 | - |
| 4. | Matthew Poetker (G) | 30 | 5.14 | - |
| 5. | Mike Fraser (G) | 28 | 5.09 | - |
MJHL Stories
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1996-1997 MJHL Demographics
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MJHL Games
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MJHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Brennan Green (F) | Winnipeg Blues | SUNY-Brockport | ||
| Confirmed | Spencer Kuntz (D) | Saskatoon Blades | Virden Oil Capitals | ||
| Confirmed | Ryker Rougeau (F) | Yarmouth Mariners | Niverville Nighthawks | ||
| Confirmed | Ash Mitchelmore (F) | Dauphin Kings | Valley Wildcats | ||
| Confirmed | Cole Hunter (F) | Waywayseecappo Wolverines | Brandon Wheat Kings |
2026-2027 MJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 MJHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
MJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dauphin Kings | 27 | 1 276 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 18.77 |
| 2. | Neepawa Titans | 29 | 1 692 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.07 |
| 3. | Northern Manitoba Blizzard | 25 | 1 080 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.87 |
| 4. | Portage Terriers | 30 | 1 709 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.41 |
| 5. | Selkirk Steelers | 33 | 2 078 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 19.48 |
| 6. | St. Boniface Saints | 31 | 2 569 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.20 |
| 7. | St. James Canadians | 31 | 2 381 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.00 |
| 8. | Winkler Flyers | 25 | 2 128 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.56 |
| 9. | Winnipeg Blues | 29 | 1 668 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.15 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maxx Hamelin (F) | 2026-2027 | Timmins Rock | NOJHL | 13 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 10 |
| 2. | Jayden Ward (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 8 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 6 |
| 3. | Dylan Westmann (F) | 2026-2027 | Hearst Lumberjacks | NOJHL | 11 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 14 |
| 4. | Carson White (F) | 2026-2027 | Charleswood Hawks | MMJHL | 8 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| 5. | Nicholas Cullen (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| 6. | Rhylan Baxter (D) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 |
| 7. | Cole Robertson (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 7 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 4 |
| 8. | Jonah Power Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Ridge Meadows Flames | BCHC | 11 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| 9. | Benjamin Sveistrup (F) | 2026-2027 | Castlegar Rebels | WIJHL | 10 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 |
| 10. | Dru Mushumanski (F) | 2026-2027 | Melfort Mustangs | SJHL | 11 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 47 |
Regular Season
MJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steve Harder (F) | 238 | 188 | 310 | 498 |
| 2. | Ken Krentz (F) | 199 | 180 | 292 | 472 |
| 3. | Jim Misener (F) | 200 | 205 | 208 | 413 |
| 4. | David Stetch (F) | 183 | 136 | 264 | 400 |
| 5. | Jamie Penner (F) | 187 | 145 | 246 | 391 |
MJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jim Misener (F) | 200 | 205 | 208 | 413 |
| 2. | Steve Harder (F) | 238 | 188 | 310 | 498 |
| 3. | Ken Krentz (F) | 199 | 180 | 292 | 472 |
| 4. | Carl Haney (F) | 128 | 151 | 108 | 259 |
| 5. | Larry Beck (F) | 145 | 150 | 222 | 372 |
MJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steve Harder (F) | 238 | 188 | 310 | 498 |
| 2. | Ken Krentz (F) | 199 | 180 | 292 | 472 |
| 3. | David Stetch (F) | 183 | 136 | 264 | 400 |
| 4. | Jamie Penner (F) | 187 | 145 | 246 | 391 |
| 5. | Larry Beck (F) | 145 | 150 | 222 | 372 |
MJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dallas Anderson (F) | 197 | 61 | 141 | 1208 |
| 2. | Jordy Johnson (D) | 194 | 9 | 42 | 1200 |
| 3. | Stan Yanchishyn (F) | 277 | 64 | 163 | 1093 |
| 4. | Ryan Braun (F) | 177 | 61 | 119 | 1054 |
| 5. | Jordan Roach (F) | 84 | 8 | 31 | 1018 |
MJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Curtis Campbell (F) | 302 | 136 | 191 | 327 |
| 2. | Kyle Devisser (D) | 299 | 28 | 134 | 162 |
| 3. | Dan Taillefer (F) | 298 | 90 | 187 | 277 |
| 4. | Jamie Mousseau (F) | 295 | 82 | 88 | 170 |
| 5. | Richard Olson (F) | 283 | 77 | 103 | 180 |
MJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Clarke (F) | 45 | 71 | 183 | 4.07 |
| 2. | Michel Charette (D) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 3. |  Juha Widing (F) | 43 | 70 | 144 | 3.35 |
| 4. | Winston Juckes (F) | 14 | 29 | 45 | 3.21 |
| 5. | Don Raleigh (F) | 27 | 46 | 80 | 2.96 |
MJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Ridley (F) | 1982-1983 | MJHL | 48 | 91 | 100 | 191 | 3.98 | 36 |
| 2. | Bobby Clarke (F) | 1966-1967 | MJHL | 45 | 71 | 112 | 183 | 4.07 | 123 |
| 3. | Ken Krentz (F) | 1977-1978 | MJHL | 48 | 68 | 92 | 160 | 3.33 | 116 |
| 4. | Juha Widing (F) | 1966-1967 | MJHL | 43 | 70 | 74 | 144 | 3.35 | 144 |
| 5. | Reg Spence (F) | 1989-1990 | MJHL | - | 76 | 67 | 143 | - | - |
MJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Ridley (F) | 1982-1983 | MJHL | 48 | 91 | 100 | 191 | 3.98 | 36 |
| 2. | Brent Sapergia (F) | 1982-1983 | MJHL | - | 77 | 65 | 142 | - | 235 |
| 3. | Reg Spence (F) | 1989-1990 | MJHL | - | 76 | 67 | 143 | - | - |
| 4. | Jim Misener (F) | 1974-1975 | MJHL | 48 | 73 | 62 | 135 | 2.81 | 67 |
| 5. | Bobby Clarke (F) | 1966-1967 | MJHL | 45 | 71 | 112 | 183 | 4.07 | 123 |
MJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Clarke (F) | 1966-1967 | MJHL | 45 | 71 | 112 | 183 | 4.07 | 123 |
| 2. | Kyle Howarth (F) | 2006-2007 | MJHL | 58 | 38 | 103 | 141 | 2.43 | 182 |
| 3. | Mike Ridley (F) | 1982-1983 | MJHL | 48 | 91 | 100 | 191 | 3.98 | 36 |
| 4. | David Stetch (F) | 1989-1990 | MJHL | 48 | 30 | 97 | 127 | 2.65 | - |
| 5. | Terry Cyr (F) | 1982-1983 | MJHL | - | 50 | 93 | 143 | - | - |
MJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jordan Roach (F) | 1999-2000 | MJHL | 43 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.23 | 543 |
| 2. | Mike English (F) | 2000-2001 | MJHL | 54 | 18 | 42 | 60 | 1.11 | 455 |
| 3. | Steven Later (D) | 2001-2002 | MJHL | 60 | 25 | 40 | 65 | 1.08 | 442 |
| 4. | Brent Miller (F) | 2002-2003 | MJHL | 52 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0.21 | 427 |
| 5. | Chris Mannle (F) | 1999-2000 | MJHL | 54 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.26 | 424 |
List of MJHL Champions
MJHL Awards
- MJHL All-Rookie Team
- MJHL Best GAA
- MJHL Best SVS%
- MJHL Champion
- MJHL Coach of the Year
- MJHL Community Award
- MJHL First All-Star Team
- MJHL Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship Award
- MJHL Most Assists
- MJHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- MJHL Most Goals
- MJHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- MJHL Most Penalized Player
- MJHL Most Points
- MJHL Most Points by Defenseman
- MJHL Most Valuable Player
- MJHL Playoff MVP
- MJHL Rookie of the Year
- MJHL Second All-Rookie Team
- MJHL Second All-Star Team
- MJHL Third All-Star Team
- MJHL Top Defenseman
- MJHL Top Goaltender