Manitoba Junior Hockey League MJHL 1997-1998
League naming history:- 1933 - currentMJHL (Manitoba Junior Hockey League)
- 1918 - 1933WDJHL (Winnipeg & District Junior Hockey League)
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MJHL Team Rosters
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Winkler Flyers finished first in the 1997-98 MJHL standings with 91 points. OCN Blizzard (85 points) and Portage Terriers (84 points) followed.
1997-1998 MJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | OTL | L | TP | GF | GA | +/- | P/GP | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Winkler Flyers | 62 | 44 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 91 | 286 | 197 | 89 | 1.47 | - |
| 2. | OCN Blizzard | 61 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 85 | 285 | 202 | 83 | 1.39 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Portage Terriers | 62 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 84 | 271 | 204 | 67 | 1.35 | - |
| 4. | Winnipeg South Blues | 62 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 62 | 247 | 259 | -12 | 1.00 | - |
| 5. | St. James Canadians | 62 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 61 | 254 | 247 | 7 | 0.98 | - |
| 6. | Neepawa Natives | 61 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 61 | 264 | 272 | -8 | 1.00 | - |
| 7. | Selkirk Steelers | 62 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 53 | 226 | 271 | -45 | 0.85 | - |
| 8. | Dauphin Kings | 62 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 48 | 226 | 285 | -59 | 0.77 | - |
| 9. | St. Boniface Saints | 62 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 47 | 214 | 262 | -48 | 0.76 | - |
| 10. | Southeast Blades | 62 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 44 | 231 | 300 | -69 | 0.71 | - |
1997-1998 MJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jedd Crumb (F) | 61 | 61 | 51 | 112 | 161 |
| 2. | Morgan Kotz (F) | 62 | 33 | 64 | 97 | 224 |
| 3. | Kevin Vandewater (F) | 60 | 41 | 53 | 94 | 65 |
| 4. |  Jessi Otis (F) | 61 | 27 | 66 | 93 | 112 |
| 5. | Clifford Duchesne (F) | 61 | 36 | 54 | 90 | 108 |
1997-1998 MJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Remy Grenier (G) | 12 | 5.76 | - |
| 2. | Kyle Kettles (G) | 32 | 4.43 | - |
| 3. | Jeff Hood (G) | 23 | 4.43 | - |
| 4. | Clint Desjardins (G) | 27 | 4.39 | - |
| 5. | Corey Strachan (G) | 37 | 4.38 | - |
MJHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 MJHL Demographics
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MJHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Swan Valley Stampeders |  Selkirk Steelers | - | |
 Winnipeg Monarchs | Selkirk Steelers | 3 - 2 (OT 60:29) | |
 Niverville Nighthawks |  Steinbach Pistons | 3 - 2 (OT 63:21) | |
 Waywayseecappo Wolverines |  Neepawa Titans | 3 - 2 (OT 61:47) | |
 Northern Manitoba Blizzard | Swan Valley Stampeders | 0 - 1 (OT 64:00) |
MJHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Nicholas Zaharias (F) | Dauphin Kings | Trine Univ. | ||
| 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 |
2026-2027 MJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 MJHL Free Agents
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MJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dauphin Kings | 34 | 1 761 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.95 |
| 2. | Neepawa Titans | 27 | 2 149 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.15 |
| 3. | Northern Manitoba Blizzard | 30 | 1 971 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.59 |
| 4. | Portage Terriers | 31 | 2 121 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.70 |
| 5. | Selkirk Steelers | 42 | 1 864 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.47 |
| 6. | Southeast Blades | 34 | 1 359 | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 19.27 |
| 7. | St. Boniface Saints | 41 | 2 269 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.07 |
| 8. | St. James Canadians | 33 | 1 911 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.21 |
| 9. | Winkler Flyers | 32 | 2 174 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.42 |
| 10. | Winnipeg Blues | 33 | 2 028 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 19.13 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Carter Andrews (D) | 2026-2027 | Hanna Havoc | USPHL Premier | 14 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 4 |
| 2. | Maxx Hamelin (F) | 2026-2027 | Timmins Rock | NOJHL | 19 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 15 |
| 3. | Jack Bechard (F) | 2026-2027 | Regina Capitals | PJHL | 12 | 23 | 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 4. | Jayden Ward (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 13 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 8 |
| 5. | Rhylan Baxter (D) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 15 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 12 |
| 6. | Dylan Westmann (F) | 2026-2027 | Hearst Lumberjacks | NOJHL | 19 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 14 |
| 7. | Ryder Boddez (F) | 2026-2027 | Morinville Jets | CapJHL | 12 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 8 |
| 8. | Cole Robertson (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 14 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 6 |
| 9. | Jackson Kostiuk (F) | 2026-2027 | Beausejour Comets | CRJHL | 10 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 0 |
| 10. | Carson White (F) | 2026-2027 | Charleswood Hawks | MMJHL | 14 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 4 |
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 | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | P/GP | 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 | P/GP | 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 | P/GP | 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 | P/GP | 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 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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