Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League NDJCHL 1987-1988
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1987-1988
1987-1988 Season
Norwich Merchants finished first in the 1987-88 NDJCHL standings with 57 points. Woodstock Navy Vets (55 points) and Stoney Creek Warriors (52 points) followed.
1987-1988 NDJCHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Stoney Creek Warriors | 40 | 23 | 6 | 11 | - | - | 246 | 183 | 63 | 52 | 1.30 | - |
| 2. | Ancaster Shamrocks | 40 | 18 | 6 | 14 | - | - | 207 | 212 | -5 | 43 | 1.08 | - |
| 3. | Dunnville Terriers | 40 | 18 | 3 | 16 | - | - | 194 | 215 | -21 | 41 | 1.03 | - |
| 4. | Caledonia Corvairs | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | - | - | 168 | 186 | -18 | 36 | 0.90 | - |
| 5. | Glanbrook Rangers | 40 | 14 | 6 | 20 | - | - | 198 | 194 | 4 | 34 | 0.85 | - |
| 6. | Chippawa Merchants | 39 | 13 | 5 | 21 | - | - | 185 | 226 | -41 | 31 | 0.79 | - |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Norwich Merchants | 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | - | - | 219 | 122 | 97 | 57 | 1.58 | - |
| 2. | Woodstock Navy Vets | 36 | 25 | 5 | 6 | - | - | 225 | 149 | 76 | 55 | 1.53 | - |
| 3. | New Hamburg Spirit '83 | 36 | 20 | 3 | 13 | - | - | 224 | 182 | 42 | 43 | 1.19 | - |
| 4. | Dundas Blues | 36 | 18 | 4 | 14 | - | - | 198 | 168 | 30 | 40 | 1.11 | - |
| 5. | Simcoe Storm | 36 | 8 | 6 | 22 | - | - | 163 | 233 | -70 | 22 | 0.61 | - |
| 6. | Flamboro Gamblers | 36 | 7 | 5 | 24 | - | - | 175 | 230 | -55 | 19 | 0.53 | - |
| 7. | Rockton Lions | 36 | 6 | 4 | 26 | - | - | 118 | 240 | -122 | 16 | 0.44 | - |
1987-1988 NDJCHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Buder (F) | 34 | 52 | 66 | 118 | 90 |
| 2. | Jim Fetter (D) | 31 | 45 | 50 | 95 | 159 |
| 3. | Stacey Hurtubise () | 38 | 42 | 46 | 88 | 24 |
| 4. | Chris Gallagher () | 39 | 34 | 51 | 85 | 43 |
| 5. | Damon Racicot (F) | 35 | 25 | 57 | 82 | 69 |
1987-1988 NDJCHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeff Clark (G) | 10 | 6.95 | - |
| 2. | Rick Millsap (G) | 13 | 6.57 | - |
| 3. | Tony Celli (G) | 10 | 6.57 | - |
| 4. | Richard Pracey (G) | 23 | 6.35 | - |
| 5. | John MacDonald (G) | 12 | 6.28 | - |
1987-1988 NDJCHL Demographics
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NDJCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ancaster Shamrocks | 38 | 853 | - | - | 20.00 |
| 2. | Caledonia Corvairs | 33 | 843 | 5'11" | 216 lbs | 17.50 |
| 3. | Dundas Blues | 26 | 937 | - | - | 19.00 |
| 4. | Dunnville Terriers | 33 | 953 | 6'0" | 207 lbs | 18.00 |
| 5. | Flamboro Flames | 27 | 837 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 17.20 |
| 6. | Glanbrook Rangers | 35 | 828 | 5'9" | 174 lbs | 17.60 |
| 7. | New Hamburg Firebirds | 27 | 901 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 19.25 |
| 8. | Niagara Riverhawks | 26 | 655 | - | - | 18.40 |
| 9. | Norwich Merchants | 31 | 1 033 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 19.00 |
| 10. | Rockton Lions | 36 | 821 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 17.00 |
| 11. | Simcoe Storm | 26 | 770 | 6'1" | 203 lbs | 16.00 |
| 12. | Stoney Creek Warriors | 23 | 919 | 6'3" | 181 lbs | 17.00 |
| 13. | Woodstock Navy Vets | 30 | 763 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 17.50 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Beckett (F) | 2026-2027 | Norwood Rams | NPHL | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| 2. | Calean McPhee (D) | 2026-2027 | Telford Tigers | NIHL | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 3. | Kalib Ford (F) | 2026-2027 | Brant County Riverhawks | NPHL | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 4. | Landon Minor (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 5. | Matt Ruigrok (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 6. | Michael Hicks (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 7. | Mitch Atkins (F) | 2026-2027 | Tavistock Royals | OEHL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 8. | Sheldon Thompson (F) | 2026-2027 | Alvinston Killer Bees | NPHL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 9. | Connor Schmalz (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 10. | Chad Springer (F) | 2026-2027 | Dunnville Aeros | OEHL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Regular Season
NDJCHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Corey Bethune (F) | 208 | 104 | 193 | 297 |
| 2. | Curtis Edwards (F) | 176 | 80 | 155 | 235 |
| 3. | Tim Velemirovich (F) | 138 | 104 | 120 | 224 |
| 4. | Tyler Heimpel (F) | 103 | 103 | 120 | 223 |
| 5. | Chad Barclay (F) | 152 | 77 | 132 | 209 |
NDJCHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Corey Bethune (F) | 208 | 104 | 193 | 297 |
| 2. | Tim Velemirovich (F) | 138 | 104 | 120 | 224 |
| 3. | Tyler Heimpel (F) | 103 | 103 | 120 | 223 |
| 4. | Andrew MacKenzie (F) | 104 | 96 | 106 | 202 |
| 5. | Brian Barr (F) | 106 | 92 | 95 | 187 |
NDJCHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Corey Bethune (F) | 208 | 104 | 193 | 297 |
| 2. | Curtis Edwards (F) | 176 | 80 | 155 | 235 |
| 3. | Chad Barclay (F) | 152 | 77 | 132 | 209 |
| 4. | Adam Vandepoele (F) | 171 | 68 | 130 | 198 |
| 5. | Tim Velemirovich (F) | 138 | 104 | 120 | 224 |
NDJCHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Russ Soehner (D) | 202 | 26 | 97 | 602 |
| 2. | Tom Komienski (D) | 127 | 6 | 29 | 578 |
| 3. | Matt Charbonneau (F) | 159 | 63 | 123 | 491 |
| 4. | Clayton Millard (F) | 95 | 3 | 16 | 463 |
| 5. | Nathan Dunbar (F) | 100 | 61 | 132 | 443 |
NDJCHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ray Phibbs () | 288 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 2. | Jake Hill (D) | 217 | 26 | 106 | 132 |
| 3. | Corey Bethune (F) | 208 | 104 | 193 | 297 |
| 4. | Russ Soehner (D) | 202 | 26 | 71 | 97 |
| 5. | Braden Roberts (F) | 186 | 70 | 82 | 152 |
NDJCHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Kevin Gauthier (F) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 2. | Greg Buder (F) | 64 | 83 | 201 | 3.14 |
| 3. | Rob Barca (F) | 19 | 25 | 54 | 2.84 |
| 4. | Mac Cook (F) | 75 | 88 | 207 | 2.76 |
| 5. | Terry Whelan (F) | 26 | 39 | 68 | 2.62 |
NDJCHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Buder (F) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 34 | 52 | 66 | 118 | 3.47 | 90 |
| 2. | Mac Cook (F) | 2006-2007 | NDJCHL | 36 | 50 | 61 | 111 | 3.08 | 24 |
| 3. | Jim Fetter (D) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 31 | 45 | 50 | 95 | 3.06 | 159 |
| 4. | Tyler Heimpel (F) | 1999-2000 | NDJCHL | 33 | 39 | 53 | 92 | 2.79 | 83 |
| 5. | Mac Cook (F) | 2005-2006 | NDJCHL | 35 | 35 | 56 | 91 | 2.60 | 76 |
NDJCHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Buder (F) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 34 | 52 | 66 | 118 | 3.47 | 90 |
| 2. | Mac Cook (F) | 2006-2007 | NDJCHL | 36 | 50 | 61 | 111 | 3.08 | 24 |
| 3. | Chris Gallagher () | 1988-1989 | NDJCHL | 40 | 46 | 40 | 86 | 2.15 | 32 |
| 4. | Jim Fetter (D) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 31 | 45 | 50 | 95 | 3.06 | 159 |
| 5. | Rick Kunc (F) | 1988-1989 | NDJCHL | 34 | 43 | 42 | 85 | 2.50 | 87 |
NDJCHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Buder (F) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 34 | 52 | 66 | 118 | 3.47 | 90 |
| 2. | Mac Cook (F) | 2006-2007 | NDJCHL | 36 | 50 | 61 | 111 | 3.08 | 24 |
| 3. | Damon Racicot (F) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 35 | 25 | 57 | 82 | 2.34 | 69 |
| 4. | Mac Cook (F) | 2005-2006 | NDJCHL | 35 | 35 | 56 | 91 | 2.60 | 76 |
| 5. | Tyler Heimpel (F) | 1999-2000 | NDJCHL | 33 | 39 | 53 | 92 | 2.79 | 83 |
NDJCHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Eric Stamp (F) | 1990-1991 | NDJCHL | 29 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 0.90 | 313 |
| 2. | Chris Ridgewell () | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 32 | 42 | 27 | 69 | 2.16 | 283 |
| 3. | Rick Ryan (F) | 1987-1988 | NDJCHL | 36 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.19 | 266 |
| 4. | Greg Duesling (F) | 2005-2006 | NDJCHL | 35 | 18 | 46 | 64 | 1.83 | 265 |
| 5. | Nicholas Burdett (D) | 2012-2013 | NDJCHL | 38 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.26 | 232 |
