Northern Ontario Junior Hockey NOJHL 1997-1998
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NOJHL Team Rosters
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats finished first in the 1997-98 NOJHL standings with 72 points. Sturgeon Falls Lynx (47 points) and Parry Sound Shamrocks (40 points) followed.
1997-1998 NOJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats | 40 | 35 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 252 | 107 | 145 | 72 | 1.80 | Champion |
| 2. | Sturgeon Falls Lynx | 40 | 22 | 3 | 15 | - | - | 202 | 176 | 26 | 47 | 1.18 | - |
| 3. | Parry Sound Shamrocks | 40 | 18 | 4 | 18 | - | - | 155 | 179 | -24 | 40 | 1.00 | Final loss |
| 4. | Timmins Golden Bears | 40 | 13 | 7 | 20 | - | - | 136 | 210 | -74 | 33 | 0.83 | - |
| 5. | Elliot Lake Vikings | 40 | 5 | 1 | 34 | - | - | 133 | 290 | -157 | 11 | 0.28 | - |
1997-1998 NOJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Falcioni (F) | 37 | 34 | 49 | 83 | 47 |
| 2. | Todd Crane (F) | 38 | 30 | 48 | 78 | 59 |
| 3. | Marc Bouffard (F) | 40 | 28 | 38 | 66 | 52 |
| 4. | Darren Debrie (F) | 36 | 26 | 38 | 64 | 52 |
| 5. | Martin Birch (F) | 39 | 27 | 33 | 60 | 19 |
1997-1998 NOJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jarrett Rose (G) | 33 | 2.49 | .912 |
| 2. | Brian Harrison (G) | 15 | 3.03 | .903 |
| 3. | Jason Restoule (G) | 16 | 3.55 | .902 |
| 4. | Ted Brethour (G) | 27 | 3.69 | .893 |
| 5. | Shawn Lauzon (G) | 21 | 4.15 | .888 |
1997-1998 NOJHL Demographics
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NOJHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  Powassan VooDoos |  French River Rapids | - |
| 09/20/2026 07:00 PM UTC | French River Rapids |  Blind River Beavers | 2 - 5 |
| 09/20/2026 06:00 PM UTC |  Espanola Paper Kings |  Hearst Lumberjacks | 5 - 3 |
| 09/19/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  Soo Thunderbirds |  Elliot Lake Vikings | 4 - 1 |
| 09/19/2026 11:00 PM UTC | French River Rapids | Hearst Lumberjacks | 3 - 7 |
2026-2027 NOJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 NOJHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
NOJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Elliot Lake Vikings | 32 | 1 076 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 18.61 |
| 2. | Parry Sound Shamrocks | 31 | 1 222 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.41 |
| 3. | Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats | 31 | 1 568 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.56 |
| 4. | Sturgeon Falls Lynx | 36 | 1 376 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 18.58 |
| 5. | Timmins Golden Bears | 33 | 1 430 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.13 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Diego Da Silva (F) | 2026-2027 | Orangeville Blitz | GMHL | 4 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 14 |
| 2. |  Rafek Dianov (F) | 2026-2027 | Niagara Falls Canucks | OJHL | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 3. | Callum McAuley (F) | 2026-2027 | St. Marys Lincolns | GOJHL | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 4. | James Elliott (F) | 2026-2027 | St. Catharines Falcons | GOJHL | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 5. | Brant Romaniuk (F) | 2026-2027 | Collingwood Blues | OJHL | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 6. | Austin Whelan (F) | 2026-2027 | Egypt | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 7. | Jacob Vincent (F) | 2026-2027 | Soo Greyhounds U18 AAA | GNU18L | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 8. |  Evan Hoglund (F) | 2026-2027 | Shreveport Mudbugs | NAHL | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 9. | Cole Shepherdson (F) | 2026-2027 | Athens Aeros | EOJHL | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 10. | Marshall McCharles (F) | 2026-2027 | King Rebellion | OJHL | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Regular Season
NOJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bryan Verreault (F) | 198 | 172 | 237 | 409 |
| 2. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 120 | 197 | 207 | 404 |
| 3. | Brian McGarry (F) | 216 | 162 | 226 | 388 |
| 4. | Matt Falcioni (F) | 192 | 133 | 207 | 340 |
| 5. | Alain Cormier (F) | 126 | 163 | 174 | 337 |
NOJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 120 | 197 | 207 | 404 |
| 2. | Bryan Verreault (F) | 198 | 172 | 237 | 409 |
| 3. | Mathieu Shank (F) | 168 | 166 | 136 | 302 |
| 4. | Mike Dore (F) | 137 | 165 | 166 | 331 |
| 5. | Alain Cormier (F) | 126 | 163 | 174 | 337 |
NOJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bryan Verreault (F) | 198 | 172 | 237 | 409 |
| 2. | Brian McGarry (F) | 216 | 162 | 226 | 388 |
| 3. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 120 | 197 | 207 | 404 |
| 4. | Matt Falcioni (F) | 192 | 133 | 207 | 340 |
| 5. | Mathieu Comeau (F) | 262 | 111 | 205 | 316 |
NOJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dean Bowles (F) | 122 | 45 | 150 | 919 |
| 2. | Marc Fontaine (D) | 92 | 15 | 54 | 776 |
| 3. | Gerry Egers (D) | 142 | 34 | 107 | 763 |
| 4. | Andrew Hodgins (D) | 110 | 53 | 97 | 759 |
| 5. | Mike Shea (D) | 139 | 18 | 94 | 699 |
NOJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matthew Neault (F) | 268 | 79 | 109 | 188 |
| 2. | Mathieu Comeau (F) | 262 | 111 | 205 | 316 |
| 3. | Chris Pontes (D) | 243 | 75 | 114 | 189 |
| 4. | Kealey Cummings (D) | 231 | 19 | 47 | 66 |
| 5. | Ryan Theriault (F) | 229 | 77 | 99 | 176 |
NOJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jon Stos (F) | 42 | 67 | 173 | 4.12 |
| 2. | Doug McEwen (F) | 71 | 119 | 264 | 3.72 |
| 3. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 120 | 197 | 404 | 3.37 |
| 4. | Darryl Moxam (F) | 32 | 23 | 103 | 3.22 |
| 5. | Dave Taylor (F) | 45 | 67 | 143 | 3.18 |
NOJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 1983-1984 | 40 | 95 | 196 |
| 2. | Jon Stos (F) | 1991-1992 | 42 | 67 | 173 |
| 3. | Doug McEwen (F) | 1983-1984 | 35 | 75 | 156 |
| 4. | Mike Dore (F) | 1991-1992 | 44 | 77 | 148 |
| 5. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 1982-1983 | 42 | 73 | 143 |
NOJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 1983-1984 | 40 | 95 | 196 |
| 2. | Mike Dore (F) | 1991-1992 | 44 | 77 | 148 |
| 3. | Doug McEwen (F) | 1983-1984 | 35 | 75 | 156 |
| 4. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 1982-1983 | 42 | 73 | 143 |
| 5. | Shawn Dubois (F) | 1988-1989 | 37 | 72 | 122 |
NOJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jon Stos (F) | 1991-1992 | 42 | 106 | 173 |
| 2. | Dennis Castonguay (F) | 1983-1984 | 40 | 101 | 196 |
| 3. | Marc-Alain Bégin (F) | 2011-2012 | 39 | 92 | 123 |
| 4. | Trevor Tremblay (F) | 1991-1992 | 46 | 91 | 133 |
| 5. | Julio Francella (F) | 1969-1970 | 45 | 85 | 117 |
NOJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andrew Hodgins (D) | 1991-1992 | 40 | 39 | 384 |
| 2. | Albert Adams (F) | 1968-1969 | 33 | 25 | 366 |
| 3. | Gerry Egers (D) | 1969-1970 | 46 | 33 | 323 |
| 4. | Aaron Hueston (D) | 1992-1993 | 40 | 35 | 302 |
| 5. | Marco Pilotte (F) | 1990-1991 | 31 | 34 | 296 |
List of NOJHL Champions
NOJHL Awards
- NOJHL 1st All-Rookie Team
- NOJHL 2nd All-Rookie Team
- NOJHL Best Defenseman
- NOJHL Best GAA
- NOJHL Best Overall Team Player
- NOJHL Best SVS%
- NOJHL Champion
- NOJHL Coach of The Year
- NOJHL First All-Star Team
- NOJHL Most Assists
- NOJHL Most Gentlemanly Player
- NOJHL Most Goals
- NOJHL Most Improved Player
- NOJHL Most Penalized Player
- NOJHL Most Points
- NOJHL Most Points by Defenseman
- NOJHL Most Valuable Player
- NOJHL Playoffs MVP
- NOJHL Rookie of the Year
- NOJHL Scholastic Player of the Year
- NOJHL Second All-Star Team
- NOJHL Third All-Star Team
- NOJHL Top Defensive Forward
- NOJHL Top Goaltender