Minnesota Junior Hockey League MNJHL 2001-2002
2001-2002
2001-2002 Season
Iron Range Yellow Jackets finished first in the 2001-02 MNJHL standings with 76 points. Northwest Wisconsin Knights (62 points) and Dubuque Thunderbirds (61 points) followed.
2001-2002 MNJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Iron Range Yellow Jackets | 42 | 37 | - | 3 | - | 2 | 275 | 126 | 149 | 76 | 1.81 | Champion |
| 2. | Northwest Wisconsin Knights | 42 | 30 | - | 10 | - | 2 | 227 | 160 | 67 | 62 | 1.48 | Final loss |
| 3. | Dubuque Thunderbirds | 42 | 30 | - | 11 | - | 1 | 228 | 159 | 69 | 61 | 1.45 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | South Suburban Steers | 42 | 22 | - | 18 | - | 2 | 185 | 191 | -6 | 46 | 1.10 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Shattuck St. Mary's 18U AAA | 42 | 16 | - | 25 | - | 1 | 167 | 200 | -33 | 33 | 0.79 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | St. Paul Lakers | 42 | 13 | - | 24 | - | 5 | 145 | 209 | -64 | 31 | 0.74 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Minnesota Ice Hawks | 42 | 11 | - | 26 | - | 5 | 122 | 216 | -94 | 27 | 0.64 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Minnesota Owls | 42 | 9 | - | 28 | - | 5 | 154 | 242 | -88 | 23 | 0.55 | Quarterfinal loss |
2001-2002 MNJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Biser (F) | 42 | 45 | 38 | 83 | 38 |
| 2. |  Matti Kuutti (F) | 42 | 23 | 45 | 68 | 34 |
| 3. | Tony Sikich (F) | 28 | 36 | 29 | 65 | 32 |
| 4. | Chad Smith (F) | 42 | 33 | 30 | 63 | 51 |
| 5. | Craig Hupp (F) | 42 | 33 | 26 | 59 | 46 |
2001-2002 MNJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Hrisca (G) | 18 | 2.95 | .916 |
| 2. | Nick Niedert (G) | 20 | 3.05 | .914 |
| 3. | Kelly Gee (G) | 10 | 3.06 | .909 |
| 4. | Jason Katz (G) | 10 | 4.55 | .903 |
| 5. | A.J. Nitti (G) | 15 | 4.51 | .896 |
2001-2002 MNJHL Demographics
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MNJHL Games
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2026-2027 MNJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 MNJHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
MNJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dubuque Thunderbirds | 36 | 832 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 19.26 |
| 2. | Edina Lakers | 43 | 1 143 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.44 |
| 3. | Iron Range Yellow Jackets | 33 | 1 794 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.73 |
| 4. | Minnesota Owls | 34 | 1 043 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.64 |
| 5. | Northwest Wisconsin Knights | 36 | 1 976 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.76 |
| 6. | Rochester Grizzlies | 37 | 1 028 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 19.29 |
| 7. | Shattuck St. Mary's 18U AAA | 30 | 912 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 17.32 |
| 8. | Twin Cities Northern Lights | 36 | 969 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 19.59 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Braden Smith (D) | 2026-2027 | Haka | II-divisioona | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
| 2. | Austin Albrecht (F) | 2026-2027 | Fresno Falcons | FPHL | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| 3. | Joel Lehtonen (F) | 2026-2027 | Karhu-Kissat | III-divisioona | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| 4. | Zach Solow (F) | 2026-2027 | Adler Mannheim | DEL | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 5. |  Max Sund (D) | 2026-2027 | Moves Like Jagr | IAHL | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | - |
| 6. | Zach Solow (F) | 2026-2027 | Adler Mannheim | Champions HL | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 7. |  Semyon Ivanov (F) | 2026-2027 | Marseille | Ligue Magnus | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 8. | Michael Raynee (F) | 2026-2027 | Solna SK | Division 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 9. |  Yegor Ivanov (D) | 2026-2027 | HK Mogilev | Belarus | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 10. | Matt O'Dea (D) | 2026-2027 | Oceanside Shock | FPHL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Regular Season
MNJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nathan Aloisio (F) | 125 | 92 | 96 | 188 |
| 2. | Cameron Wirick (F) | 127 | 86 | 82 | 168 |
| 3. | Robert Erickson (F) | 138 | 71 | 93 | 164 |
| 4. | Brad Weichmann (F) | 78 | 69 | 92 | 161 |
| 5. | Nick Townes (F) | 109 | 72 | 81 | 153 |
MNJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nathan Aloisio (F) | 125 | 92 | 96 | 188 |
| 2. | Cameron Wirick (F) | 127 | 86 | 82 | 168 |
| 3. | Josh Biser (F) | 77 | 73 | 68 | 141 |
| 4. | Nick Townes (F) | 109 | 72 | 81 | 153 |
| 5. | Robert Erickson (F) | 138 | 71 | 93 | 164 |
MNJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | T.J. Lokken (D) | 116 | 41 | 105 | 146 |
| 2. | Lane King (F) | 41 | 25 | 98 | 123 |
| 3. | Nathan Aloisio (F) | 125 | 92 | 96 | 188 |
| 4. | Trevor Sabo (F) | 117 | 56 | 96 | 152 |
| 5. | Brady Hefner (F) | 132 | 43 | 94 | 137 |
MNJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brennan Hoge (D) | 78 | 0 | 5 | 389 |
| 2. | Caleb Clark (F) | 87 | 11 | 26 | 373 |
| 3. | Cameron Carns (D) | 83 | 3 | 15 | 336 |
| 4. | Zachary Bourcier (F) | 87 | 59 | 110 | 321 |
| 5. | Josiah Habighorst (F) | 80 | 35 | 72 | 304 |
MNJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jon Griefenhagen (F) | 144 | 51 | 26 | 77 |
| 2. | Bradley Hefner (D) | 141 | 20 | 64 | 84 |
| 3. | Robert Erickson (F) | 138 | 71 | 93 | 164 |
| 4. | T.J. Marquardt (F) | 138 | 48 | 62 | 110 |
| 5. | Jaeger Zwygart (F) | 135 | 14 | 42 | 56 |
MNJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Logan Romano (F) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 2. | Joshua Turnbull (F) | 8 | 15 | 26 | 3.25 |
| 3. | Lane King (F) | 41 | 25 | 123 | 3.00 |
| 4. | Dan DelMonico (F) | 26 | 34 | 75 | 2.88 |
| 5. | Tony Sylvester (F) | 16 | 20 | 43 | 2.69 |
MNJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lane King (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 41 | 25 | 98 | 123 | 3.00 | 124 |
| 2. | Josh Calleja (F) | 2005-2006 | MNJHL | 46 | 61 | 56 | 117 | 2.54 | 51 |
| 3. | Dallas McLaughlin (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 42 | 60 | 47 | 107 | 2.55 | 218 |
| 4. | Robert Gervino (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 46 | 38 | 60 | 98 | 2.13 | 95 |
| 5. | Tyler Groth (F) | 2009-2010 | MNJHL | 48 | 30 | 57 | 87 | 1.81 | 32 |
MNJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Calleja (F) | 2005-2006 | MNJHL | 46 | 61 | 56 | 117 | 2.54 | 51 |
| 2. | Dallas McLaughlin (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 42 | 60 | 47 | 107 | 2.55 | 218 |
| 3. | Maxim Chegrintsev (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 45 | 51 | 31 | 82 | 1.82 | 54 |
| 4. | Mike Willers (F) | 1998-1999 | MNJHL | 48 | 49 | 26 | 75 | 1.56 | 42 |
| 5. | Josh Biser (F) | 2001-2002 | MNJHL | 42 | 45 | 38 | 83 | 1.98 | 38 |
MNJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lane King (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 41 | 25 | 98 | 123 | 3.00 | 124 |
| 2. | Robert Gervino (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 46 | 38 | 60 | 98 | 2.13 | 95 |
| 3. | Tyler Beasley (F) | 2011-2012 | MNJHL | 40 | 27 | 59 | 86 | 2.15 | 62 |
| 4. | Tyler Groth (F) | 2009-2010 | MNJHL | 48 | 30 | 57 | 87 | 1.81 | 32 |
| 5. | Josh Calleja (F) | 2005-2006 | MNJHL | 46 | 61 | 56 | 117 | 2.54 | 51 |
MNJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Justin Nielson (D) | 2014-2015 | MNJHL | 34 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0.26 | 221 |
| 2. | Dallas McLaughlin (F) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 42 | 60 | 47 | 107 | 2.55 | 218 |
| 3. | Beau Butcher (D) | 2012-2013 | MNJHL | 33 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0.45 | 206 |
| 4. | Ryan Carriveau (F) | 2014-2015 | MNJHL | 34 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0.38 | 203 |
| 5. | Brennan Hoge (D) | 2013-2014 | MNJHL | 39 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.05 | 202 |
List of MNJHL Champions
MNJHL Awards
- MNJHL (Great Lakes) All-Star Team
- MNJHL (Great Lakes) Most Valuable Player
- MNJHL (Minnesota) All-Star Team
- MNJHL (Minnesota) Most Valuable Player
- MNJHL Best GAA
- MNJHL Best SVS%
- MNJHL Champion
- MNJHL Coach of the Year
- MNJHL Defenseman of the Year
- MNJHL First All-Star Team
- MNJHL Forward of the Year
- MNJHL Goaltender of the Year
- MNJHL Most Assists
- MNJHL Most Goals
- MNJHL Most Penalized Player
- MNJHL Most Points
- MNJHL Most Valuable Player
- MNJHL Second All-Star Team
- MNJHL Third All-Star Team