Mid-Western Junior B Hockey League MWJHL 1996-1997
1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Stratford Cullitons finished first in the 1996-97 MWJHL standings with 74 points. Elmira Sugar Kings (68 points) and Kitchener Dutchmen (65 points) followed.
1996-1997 MWJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stratford Cullitons | 48 | 34 | 6 | 8 | - | - | 348 | 183 | 165 | 74 | 1.54 | Final loss |
| 2. | Elmira Sugar Kings | 48 | 31 | 6 | 11 | - | - | 257 | 166 | 91 | 68 | 1.42 | Champion |
| 3. | Kitchener Dutchmen | 48 | 30 | 5 | 13 | - | - | 256 | 165 | 91 | 65 | 1.35 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Cambridge Winter Hawks | 48 | 29 | 4 | 15 | - | - | 248 | 169 | 79 | 62 | 1.29 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | Waterloo Siskins | 48 | 28 | 5 | 15 | - | - | 189 | 162 | 27 | 61 | 1.27 | Semifinal loss |
| 6. | Listowel Cyclones | 48 | 21 | 5 | 22 | - | - | 254 | 232 | 22 | 47 | 0.98 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Orangeville Crushers | 48 | 17 | 6 | 25 | - | - | 162 | 189 | -27 | 40 | 0.83 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Owen Sound Greys | 48 | 15 | 2 | 31 | - | - | 183 | 252 | -69 | 32 | 0.67 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Ohsweken Golden Eagles | 48 | 7 | 2 | 39 | - | - | 161 | 385 | -224 | 16 | 0.33 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Guelph Fire | 48 | 7 | 1 | 40 | - | - | 159 | 314 | -155 | 15 | 0.31 | Did not make playoffs |
1996-1997 MWJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Erik Anderson (F) | 48 | 54 | 91 | 145 | 40 |
| 2. | Colin Schmidt (F) | 46 | 49 | 80 | 129 | 52 |
| 3. | Dennis Williams (F) | 48 | 50 | 72 | 122 | 196 |
| 4. | Cory McRae (F) | 45 | 41 | 45 | 86 | 151 |
| 5. | Shawn Maltby (F) | 47 | 28 | 51 | 79 | 155 |
1996-1997 MWJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scott Lindsay (G) | 30 | 7.68 | - |
| 2. | Aaron Nesom (G) | 20 | 5.42 | - |
| 3. | Dan Ellis (G) | 12 | 5.15 | - |
| 4. | Jason Reid (G) | 25 | 4.71 | - |
| 5. | Scott Walls (G) | 23 | 4.62 | - |
1996-1997 MWJHL Demographics
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MWJHL Games
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2026-2027 MWJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 MWJHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
MWJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ayr Centennials | 30 | 1 843 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 18.48 |
| 2. | Brantford Golden Eagles | 15 | 622 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 17.67 |
| 3. | Cambridge Redhawks | 23 | 1 203 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 18.23 |
| 4. | Cambridge Winter Hawks | 31 | 1 612 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 17.93 |
| 5. | Elmira Sugar Kings | 32 | 1 665 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.10 |
| 6. | Listowel Cyclones | 18 | 974 | 5'10" | 187 lbs | 18.93 |
| 7. | Orangeville Crushers | 26 | 1 155 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 17.85 |
| 8. | Stoney Creek Generals | 18 | 984 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 18.29 |
| 9. | Stratford Warriors | 27 | 1 631 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.64 |
| 10. | Waterloo Siskins | 31 | 1 362 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 17.96 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeremy Welsh (F) | 2026-2027 | CSM Corona Brasov | Erste Liga | 9 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 2. | Michael Pelech (F) | 2026-2027 | Sheffield Steeldogs | NIHL | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 |
| 3. | Stefan Lachapelle (F) | 2026-2027 | Calgary Outlaws | RHL-Sr | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 4. | Jeremy Welsh (F) | 2026-2027 | CSM Corona Brasov | Romania | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 5. | Brent MacDermid (F) | 2026-2027 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | OEHL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 6. | Ian Haugh (F) | 2026-2027 | Amsterdam Tigers 2 | Tweede Divisie | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 7. | Brandon Buck (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 8. | Patrick Looby (F) | 2026-2027 | Ripley Wolves | OEHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9. | Curtis Johnston (F) | 2026-2027 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | OEHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10. | Greg Huszarik (D) | 2026-2027 | Woodstock Lakers | NPHL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Regular Season
MWJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jamie Hartnett (F) | 186 | 159 | 212 | 371 |
| 2. | Colin Schmidt (F) | 175 | 128 | 203 | 331 |
| 3. | Terry McCutcheon (F) | 163 | 144 | 175 | 319 |
| 4. | Shawn Maltby (F) | 279 | 152 | 165 | 317 |
| 5. | Robert McAskill (F) | 179 | 119 | 197 | 316 |
MWJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ron White (F) | 143 | 163 | 118 | 281 |
| 2. | Jamie Hartnett (F) | 186 | 159 | 212 | 371 |
| 3. | Shawn Maltby (F) | 279 | 152 | 165 | 317 |
| 4. | Eric Ross (F) | 171 | 151 | 148 | 299 |
| 5. | Terry Hoelscher (F) | 194 | 149 | 159 | 308 |
MWJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jamie Hartnett (F) | 186 | 159 | 212 | 371 |
| 2. | Colin Schmidt (F) | 175 | 128 | 203 | 331 |
| 3. | Robert McAskill (F) | 179 | 119 | 197 | 316 |
| 4. | Bill McComb (F) | 230 | 131 | 179 | 310 |
| 5. | Bruce Codd (F) | 214 | 97 | 177 | 274 |
MWJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Perry Ohm (D) | 231 | 45 | 164 | 1103 |
| 2. | Jeff Hunter (F) | 135 | 39 | 113 | 872 |
| 3. | Greg McHale (D) | 118 | 31 | 87 | 843 |
| 4. | Tim Schultz (D) | 207 | 9 | 64 | 837 |
| 5. | Steve Van Der Veen (D) | 152 | 20 | 45 | 789 |
MWJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shawn Maltby (F) | 279 | 152 | 165 | 317 |
| 2. | Ian Fehrman (F) | 250 | 107 | 123 | 230 |
| 3. | Ken Dunn (F) | 246 | 55 | 92 | 147 |
| 4. | Glenn Hopkins (D) | 242 | 49 | 104 | 153 |
| 5. | Chris Pugliese (F) | 237 | 146 | 133 | 279 |
MWJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rob Zamuner (F) | 3 | 6 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 2. | Gary Klapkowski (F) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 3. | Jim Marchildon (F) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 4. | Ed Olczyk (F) | 42 | 50 | 142 | 3.38 |
| 5. | Gib Tucker (F) | 4 | 5 | 12 | 3.00 |
MWJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erik Anderson (F) | 1996-1997 | MWJHL | 48 | 54 | 91 | 145 | 3.02 | 40 |
| 2. | Dan Haylow (F) | 1989-1990 | MWJHL | 46 | 45 | 98 | 143 | 3.11 | 131 |
| 3. | Ed Olczyk (F) | 1982-1983 | MWJHL | 42 | 50 | 92 | 142 | 3.38 | 54 |
| 4. | Cam Stewart (F) | 1989-1990 | MWJHL | 46 | 43 | 95 | 138 | 3.00 | 174 |
| 5. | Lynn Jorgenson (F) | 1973-1974 | MWJHL | 59 | 69 | 64 | 133 | 2.25 | 111 |
MWJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Mervyn (F) | 1991-1992 | MWJHL | 47 | 79 | 44 | 123 | 2.62 | 67 |
| 2. | Lynn Jorgenson (F) | 1973-1974 | MWJHL | 59 | 69 | 64 | 133 | 2.25 | 111 |
| 3. | Ron White (F) | 1989-1990 | MWJHL | 47 | 67 | 45 | 112 | 2.38 | 28 |
| 4. | Shawn Heaphy (F) | 1986-1987 | MWJHL | 40 | 63 | 67 | 130 | 3.25 | 172 |
| 5. | Ryan Dudgeon (F) | 1999-2000 | MWJHL | 45 | 59 | 45 | 104 | 2.31 | 113 |
MWJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dan Haylow (F) | 1989-1990 | MWJHL | 46 | 45 | 98 | 143 | 3.11 | 131 |
| 2. | Cam Stewart (F) | 1989-1990 | MWJHL | 46 | 43 | 95 | 138 | 3.00 | 174 |
| 3. | Chris Brooks (F) | 1991-1992 | MWJHL | 47 | 31 | 93 | 124 | 2.64 | 51 |
| 4. | Ed Olczyk (F) | 1982-1983 | MWJHL | 42 | 50 | 92 | 142 | 3.38 | 54 |
| 5. | Erik Anderson (F) | 1996-1997 | MWJHL | 48 | 54 | 91 | 145 | 3.02 | 40 |
MWJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Brine (F) | 1993-1994 | MWJHL | 40 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 0.40 | 398 |
| 2. | Greg McHale (D) | 1991-1992 | MWJHL | 42 | 21 | 32 | 53 | 1.26 | 370 |
| 3. | Carlo Magi (D) | 1987-1988 | MWJHL | 48 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 0.73 | 343 |
| 4. | Chris Glenwright (F) | 1981-1982 | MWJHL | 39 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 0.85 | 336 |
| 5. | Josh Smith (D) | 1993-1994 | MWJHL | 45 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0.40 | 331 |
List of MWJHL Champions
MWJHL Awards
- MidWJHL All-Rookie Team
- MidWJHL All-Star Team
- MidWJHL Best GAA
- MidWJHL Best SVS%
- MidWJHL Champion
- MidWJHL Coach of the Year
- MidWJHL Defenseman of the Year
- MidWJHL First All-Star Team
- MidWJHL Forward of the Year
- MidWJHL Goaltender of the Year
- MidWJHL Most Assists
- MidWJHL Most Goals
- MidWJHL Most Penalized Player
- MidWJHL Most Points
- MidWJHL Most Points by Defenseman
- MidWJHL Playoffs MVP
- MidWJHL Third All-Star Team
- MWJHL Most Valuable Player
- MWJHL Rookie of the Year
- MWJHL Second All-Star Team