Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League MU18HL 1997-1998
- 2019 - currentMU18HL (Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League)
- 1985 - 2019MMHL (Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League)
MU18HL external links
MU18HL Team Rosters
- Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA
- Central Plains Capitals U18 AAA
- Eastman Selects U18 AAA
- Interlake Lightning U18 AAA
- Kenora Thistles U18 AAA
- Norman Northstars U18 AAA
- Parkland Rangers U18 AAA
- Pembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA
- Southwest Cougars U18 AAA
- Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA
- Winnipeg Thrashers U18 AAA
- Winnipeg Wild U18 AAA
- Yellowhead Chiefs U18 AAA
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Pembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA finished first in the 1997-98 MMHL standings with 74 points. Southwest Cougars U18 AAA (67 points) and Winnipeg Warriors U18 AAA (66 points) followed.
1997-1998 MMHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA | 40 | 36 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 238 | 80 | 158 | 74 | 1.85 | Final loss |
| 2. | Southwest Cougars U18 AAA | 40 | 32 | 3 | 5 | - | - | 219 | 98 | 121 | 67 | 1.68 | Champion |
| 3. | Winnipeg Warriors U18 AAA | 40 | 33 | 0 | 7 | - | - | 257 | 156 | 101 | 66 | 1.65 | - |
| 4. | Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA | 40 | 21 | 5 | 14 | - | - | 179 | 159 | 20 | 47 | 1.18 | - |
| 5. | Eastman Selects U18 AAA | 40 | 21 | 3 | 16 | - | - | 200 | 174 | 26 | 45 | 1.13 | - |
| 6. | Yellowhead Chiefs U18 AAA | 40 | 20 | 4 | 16 | - | - | 163 | 175 | -12 | 44 | 1.10 | - |
| 7. | Winnipeg Sharks U18 AAA | 40 | 19 | 6 | 15 | - | - | 192 | 173 | 19 | 44 | 1.10 | - |
| 8. | Winnipeg Hawks U18 AAA | 40 | 18 | 4 | 18 | - | - | 163 | 179 | -16 | 40 | 1.00 | - |
| 9. | Norman Northstars U18 AAA | 40 | 18 | 1 | 21 | - | - | 189 | 192 | -3 | 37 | 0.93 | - |
| 10. | Winnipeg Monarchs U18 AAA | 40 | 14 | 4 | 22 | - | - | 155 | 186 | -31 | 32 | 0.80 | - |
| 11. | Kenora Stars U18 AAA | 40 | 10 | 4 | 26 | - | - | 119 | 175 | -56 | 24 | 0.60 | - |
| 12. | Parkland Rangers U18 AAA | 40 | 9 | 3 | 28 | - | - | 134 | 240 | -106 | 21 | 0.53 | - |
| 13. | Interlake Lightning U18 AAA | 40 | 8 | 4 | 28 | - | - | 124 | 239 | -115 | 20 | 0.50 | Did not make playoffs |
| 14. | Central Plains Capitals U18 AAA | 40 | 8 | 3 | 29 | - | - | 136 | 242 | -106 | 19 | 0.48 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 MMHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lee Stubbs (F) | 40 | 30 | 52 | 82 | 60 |
| 2. | Paul Deniset (F) | 38 | 41 | 38 | 79 | 24 |
| 3. | Kyle Johnson (F) | 39 | 29 | 49 | 78 | 62 |
| 4. | Éric Gosselin (F) | 39 | 25 | 51 | 76 | 98 |
| 5. | Aaron DeRoo (F) | 40 | 30 | 41 | 71 | 29 |
1997-1998 MMHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tyler Laycock (G) | 10 | 6.54 | - |
| 2. | Eric Greening (G) | 20 | 6.30 | - |
| 3. | Ryan Driedger (G) | 23 | 6.23 | - |
| 4. | Baron Bradley (G) | 12 | 5.72 | - |
| 5. | Graeme Sloane (G) | 18 | 5.68 | - |
MU18HL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 MMHL Demographics
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MU18HL Games
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MU18HL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Logan German (G) | Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA | Kelowna Rockets | ||
| Confirmed | Nolan Peterson (D) | Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA | Montréal Phoenix | ||
| Confirmed | Chase Kettles (G) | Winnipeg Wild U18 AAA | Prince Albert Raiders | ||
| Confirmed | Maddox Boutette (G) | Thunder Bay Kings U15 AAA | Kenora Thistles U18 AAA | ||
| Confirmed | Hudson Champagne (F) | Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA | Tri-City Americans |
2026-2027 MU18HL Free Agents
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2027-2028 MU18HL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
MU18HL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA | 23 | 1 055 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.10 |
| 2. | Central Plains Capitals U18 AAA | 26 | 929 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 16.75 |
| 3. | Eastman Selects U18 AAA | 29 | 1 211 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 16.46 |
| 4. | Interlake Lightning U18 AAA | 26 | 1 029 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 16.00 |
| 5. | Kenora Thistles U18 AAA | 26 | 676 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 16.69 |
| 6. | Norman Northstars U18 AAA | 33 | 973 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 17.00 |
| 7. | Parkland Rangers U18 AAA | 36 | 948 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 17.29 |
| 8. | Pembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA | 34 | 1 187 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 16.84 |
| 9. | Southwest Cougars U18 AAA | 32 | 1 236 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 16.56 |
| 10. | Winnipeg Hawks U18 AAA | 25 | 832 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 16.64 |
| 11. | Winnipeg Monarchs U18 AAA | 25 | 1 006 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 16.50 |
| 12. | Winnipeg Thrashers U18 AAA | 31 | 923 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 16.26 |
| 13. | Winnipeg Wild U18 AAA | 32 | 972 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 16.67 |
| 14. | Yellowhead Chiefs U18 AAA | 25 | 1 108 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 16.57 |
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 | 16 | 25 | 10 |
| 2. | Jayden Ward (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 8 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 6 |
| 3. | Lazarus Constant (F) | 2026-2027 | Brighton Vikings | GMHL | 7 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 17 |
| 4. | Tyson Draper (F) | 2026-2027 | Virden Oil Capitals | MJHL | 11 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 14 |
| 5. | Marlen Edwards (F) | 2026-2027 | Niverville Nighthawks | MJHL | 8 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 16 |
| 6. | Carson White (F) | 2026-2027 | Charleswood Hawks | MMJHL | 8 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| 7. | Calder Anderson (F) | 2026-2027 | Saale Bulls Halle | Oberliga | 10 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 17 |
| 8. | Nicholas Cullen (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| 9. | Trace Langan (F) | 2026-2027 | Swan Valley Stampeders | MJHL | 9 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 |
| 10. | Cole Robertson (F) | 2026-2027 | St. James Canucks | MMJHL | 7 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 4 |
Regular Season
MU18HL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Kostur (F) | 107 | 144 | 104 | 248 |
| 2. | Nolan Ritchie (F) | 92 | 79 | 99 | 178 |
| 3. | Dustyn Clegg (F) | 115 | 83 | 88 | 171 |
| 4. | Torrey Lindsay (F) | 116 | 67 | 103 | 170 |
| 5. | Marty Murray (F) | 76 | 87 | 81 | 168 |
MU18HL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Kostur (F) | 107 | 144 | 104 | 248 |
| 2. | Jeff Brown (F) | 108 | 91 | 71 | 162 |
| 3. | Marty Murray (F) | 76 | 87 | 81 | 168 |
| 4. | Frank Dicks (F) | 107 | 85 | 54 | 139 |
| 5. | Cal Friesen (F) | 110 | 84 | 71 | 155 |
MU18HL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dustin Hughes (F) | 79 | 50 | 112 | 162 |
| 2. | Jaxon Jacobson (F) | 79 | 61 | 105 | 166 |
| 3. | Brian Kostur (F) | 107 | 144 | 104 | 248 |
| 4. | Éric Gosselin (F) | 135 | 49 | 104 | 153 |
| 5. | Torrey Lindsay (F) | 116 | 67 | 103 | 170 |
MU18HL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jon Martin (D) | 96 | 40 | 84 | 443 |
| 2. | Andre Lavack (F) | 132 | 74 | 159 | 432 |
| 3. | Kyle Chagnon (D) | 98 | 15 | 45 | 428 |
| 4. | Lonnie Liske (F) | 98 | 22 | 52 | 403 |
| 5. | Éric Gosselin (F) | 135 | 49 | 153 | 365 |
MU18HL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rennan Rommelaire (D) | 147 | 28 | 63 | 91 |
| 2. | Colby Joseph (F) | 144 | 77 | 70 | 147 |
| 3. | Lance Bobesko (D) | 143 | 1 | 18 | 19 |
| 4. | Jordan Pfoh (D) | 142 | 33 | 62 | 95 |
| 5. | Riley Goertzen (F) | 141 | 51 | 58 | 109 |
MU18HL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joel Messner (D) | 4 | 9 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 2. | Andrew Cherkas (F) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 3. | Wes Lewis (F) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 4. | Aaron Pushka (F) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 5. | Robin Routledge (F) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
MU18HL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Kostur (F) | 1992-1993 | MMHL | 36 | 61 | 46 | 107 | 2.97 | 10 |
| 2. | Dustin Boyd (F) | 2001-2002 | MMHL | 40 | 50 | 57 | 107 | 2.68 | 16 |
| 3. | Jaxon Jacobson (F) | 2023-2024 | MU18HL | 35 | 37 | 69 | 106 | 3.03 | 22 |
| 4. | Dustin Hughes (F) | 1999-2000 | MMHL | 40 | 36 | 69 | 105 | 2.63 | 84 |
| 5. | Michael St. Croix (F) | 2008-2009 | MMHL | 41 | 56 | 47 | 103 | 2.51 | 10 |
MU18HL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Kostur (F) | 1992-1993 | MMHL | 36 | 61 | 46 | 107 | 2.97 | 10 |
| 2. | Russ Romaniuk (F) | 1986-1987 | MMHL | 34 | 59 | 37 | 96 | 2.82 | 40 |
| 3. | Michael St. Croix (F) | 2008-2009 | MMHL | 41 | 56 | 47 | 103 | 2.51 | 10 |
| 4. | Brian Kostur (F) | 1991-1992 | MMHL | 36 | 56 | 32 | 88 | 2.44 | 12 |
| 5. | Nigel Dawes (F) | 2000-2001 | MMHL | 39 | 55 | 41 | 96 | 2.46 | 47 |
MU18HL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cliff Ketchen (F) | 2000-2001 | MMHL | 39 | 21 | 73 | 94 | 2.41 | 54 |
| 2. | Jaxon Jacobson (F) | 2023-2024 | MU18HL | 35 | 37 | 69 | 106 | 3.03 | 22 |
| 3. | Dustin Hughes (F) | 1999-2000 | MMHL | 40 | 36 | 69 | 105 | 2.63 | 84 |
| 4. | Chace Gregg (F) | 2025-2026 | MU18HL | 45 | 20 | 69 | 89 | 1.98 | 16 |
| 5. | Braden Keeble (F) | 2021-2022 | MU18HL | 44 | 31 | 65 | 96 | 2.18 | 38 |
MU18HL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Hamilton (F) | 1993-1994 | MMHL | 28 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 0.64 | 204 |
| 2. | Cody Vann (D) | 2005-2006 | MMHL | 31 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 0.52 | 201 |
| 3. | Ryan Law (F) | 1993-1994 | MMHL | 24 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 0.96 | 192 |
| 4. | Mike Funk (D) | 2000-2001 | MMHL | 31 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0.35 | 188 |
| 5. | Jon Martin (D) | 1997-1998 | MMHL | 33 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 1.18 | 187 |
List of MU18HL Champions
MU18HL Awards
- MU18HL (Winnipeg AAA) Defenseman of the Year
- MU18HL (Winnipeg AAA) Forward of the Year
- MU18HL (Winnipeg AAA) Goalie of the Year
- MU18HL (Winnipeg AAA) Hardest Working Player
- MU18HL (Winnipeg AAA) Most Valuable Player
- MU18HL All-Star Game
- MU18HL Best GAA
- MU18HL Best SVS%
- MU18HL Champion
- MU18HL Coach of the Year
- MU18HL Defenseman of the Year
- MU18HL First All-Star Team
- MU18HL Forward of the Year
- MU18HL Goaltender of the Year
- MU18HL Most Assists
- MU18HL Most Goals
- MU18HL Most Penalized Player
- MU18HL Most Points
- MU18HL Most Points by Defenseman
- MU18HL Most Sportsmanlike Player
- MU18HL Most Valuable Player
- MU18HL Playoff MVP
- MU18HL Rookie of the Year
- MU18HL Second All-Star Team