Ontario Hockey League OHL 1987-1988
League naming history:- 1980 - currentOHL (Ontario Hockey League)
- 1974 - 1980OMJHL (Ontario Major Junior Hockey League)
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OHL Team Rosters
- Barrie Colts
- Brampton Steelheads
- Brantford Bulldogs
Erie Otters- Flint Firebirds
- Guelph Storm
- Kingston Frontenacs
- Kitchener Rangers
- London Knights
- Niagara IceDogs
- North Bay Battalion
- Oshawa Generals
- Ottawa 67's
- Owen Sound Attack
- Peterborough Petes
- Saginaw Spirit
- Sarnia Sting
- Soo Greyhounds
- Sudbury Wolves
- Windsor Spitfires
1987-1988
1987-1988 Season
Windsor Compuware Spitfires finished first in the 1987-88 OHL standings with 102 points. Peterborough Petes (93 points) and London Knights (84 points) followed.
1987-1988 OHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emms Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Windsor Compuware Spitfires | 66 | 50 | 2 | 14 | - | - | 396 | 215 | 181 | 102 | 1.55 | Champion |
| 2. | London Knights | 66 | 40 | 4 | 22 | - | - | 309 | 273 | 36 | 84 | 1.27 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Hamilton Steelhawks | 66 | 35 | 3 | 28 | - | - | 327 | 291 | 36 | 73 | 1.11 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | North Bay Centennials | 66 | 31 | 5 | 30 | - | - | 284 | 257 | 27 | 67 | 1.02 | Division QF loss |
| 5. | Soo Greyhounds | 66 | 32 | 1 | 33 | - | - | 272 | 294 | -22 | 65 | 0.98 | Division QF loss |
| 6. | Kitchener Rangers | 66 | 26 | 1 | 39 | - | - | 263 | 329 | -66 | 53 | 0.80 | Division QF loss |
| 7. | Guelph Platers | 66 | 21 | 5 | 40 | - | - | 249 | 318 | -69 | 47 | 0.71 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Sudbury Wolves | 66 | 17 | 1 | 48 | - | - | 208 | 339 | -131 | 35 | 0.53 | Did not make playoffs |
| Leyden Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Peterborough Petes | 66 | 44 | 5 | 17 | - | - | 323 | 212 | 111 | 93 | 1.41 | Final loss |
| 2. | Ottawa 67's | 66 | 38 | 2 | 26 | - | - | 341 | 294 | 47 | 78 | 1.18 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Cornwall Royals | 66 | 35 | 7 | 24 | - | - | 333 | 255 | 78 | 77 | 1.17 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | Belleville Bulls | 66 | 32 | 4 | 30 | - | - | 297 | 275 | 22 | 68 | 1.03 | Division QF loss |
| 5. | Oshawa Generals | 66 | 32 | 3 | 31 | - | - | 278 | 288 | -10 | 67 | 1.02 | Division QF loss |
| 6. | Toronto Marlboros | 66 | 26 | 1 | 39 | - | - | 292 | 348 | -56 | 53 | 0.80 | Division QF loss |
| 7. | Kingston Canadians | 66 | 14 | 0 | 52 | - | - | 246 | 432 | -186 | 28 | 0.42 | Did not make playoffs |
1987-1988 OHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andrew Cassels (F) | 61 | 48 | 103 | 151 | 39 |
| 2. | Len Soccio (F) | 66 | 53 | 82 | 135 | 79 |
| 3. | Kelly Cain (F) | 66 | 57 | 76 | 133 | 66 |
| 4. | Sean Williams (F) | 65 | 58 | 65 | 123 | 38 |
| 5. | Dave Rowbotham (F) | 65 | 43 | 79 | 122 | 20 |
1987-1988 OHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Ing (G) | 43 | 3.10 | .901 |
| 2. | Pat Jablonski (G) | 18 | 2.90 | .901 |
| 3. | Andy Helmuth (G) | 34 | 4.20 | .893 |
| 4. | Todd Bojcun (G) | 42 | 2.93 | .892 |
| 5. | Rick Tabaracci (G) | 58 | 3.48 | .890 |
OHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1987-1988 OHL Demographics
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OHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  Barrie Colts |  Niagara IceDogs | - |
| 09/27/2026 10:05 PM UTC |  Oshawa Generals |  Brantford Bulldogs | 3 - 5 |
| 09/27/2026 10:00 PM UTC |  Kitchener Rangers |  Kingston Frontenacs | 6 - 3 |
| 09/27/2026 07:00 PM UTC |  Ottawa 67's |  Sarnia Sting | 3 - 10 |
| 09/27/2026 06:05 PM UTC |  Sudbury Wolves |  Brampton Steelheads | 4 - 2 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
OHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Belleville Bulls | 36 | 3 848 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.03 |
| 2. | Cornwall Royals | 29 | 2 932 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.22 |
| 3. | Guelph Platers | 29 | 2 614 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.79 |
| 4. | Hamilton Steelhawks | 38 | 3 443 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.78 |
| 5. | Kingston Frontenacs | 29 | 2 763 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.96 |
| 6. | Kitchener Rangers | 30 | 2 803 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.87 |
| 7. | London Knights | 33 | 3 120 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.09 |
| 8. | North Bay Centennials | 32 | 2 752 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.81 |
| 9. | Oshawa Generals | 33 | 2 716 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.77 |
| 10. | Ottawa 67's | 29 | 3 053 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.10 |
| 11. | Peterborough Petes | 26 | 2 379 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.69 |
| 12. | Soo Greyhounds | 34 | 3 476 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 19.03 |
| 13. | Sudbury Wolves | 37 | 3 378 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.89 |
| 14. | Toronto Marlboros | 36 | 2 429 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.83 |
| 15. | Windsor Spitfires | 36 | 6 885 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.31 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Landon Jackman (F) | 2026-2027 | CarShield AAA 18U | 18U AAA | 14 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 6 |
| 2. | Diego Da Silva (F) | 2026-2027 | Orangeville Blitz | GMHL | 6 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 25 |
| 3. | Dylan Richter (F) | 2026-2027 | Chatham Maroons | GOJHL | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| 4. | Brendan Gerber (F) | 2026-2027 | Elmira Sugar Kings | GOJHL | 6 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 |
| 5. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| 6. | Carson Hall (F) | 2026-2027 | Toronto Patriots | OJHL | 7 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
| 7. |  Nikolai Goldobin (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 2 |
| 8. | Thomas Kuipers (F) | 2026-2027 | Frankford Huskies | PJCHL | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 |
| 9. | Justin Bailey (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 9 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 |
| 10. | Eddie Hickson (F) | 2026-2027 | Chatham Maroons | GOJHL | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2 |
Regular Season
OHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stan Drulia (F) | 296 | 198 | 280 | 478 |
| 2. | Wayne Groulx (F) | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 |
| 3. | Bill Bowler (F) | 250 | 149 | 318 | 467 |
| 4. | Trevor Gallant (F) | 307 | 156 | 286 | 442 |
| 5. | Ron Handy (F) | 236 | 193 | 247 | 440 |
OHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Tavares (F) | 247 | 215 | 218 | 433 |
| 2. | Stan Drulia (F) | 296 | 198 | 280 | 478 |
| 3. | Ron Handy (F) | 236 | 193 | 247 | 440 |
| 4. | Wayne Groulx (F) | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 |
| 5. | Bryan Cameron (F) | 318 | 184 | 140 | 324 |
OHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Bowler (F) | 250 | 149 | 318 | 467 |
| 2. | Brett Seguin (F) | 238 | 102 | 303 | 405 |
| 3. | Wayne Groulx (F) | 267 | 187 | 290 | 477 |
| 4. | Trevor Gallant (F) | 307 | 156 | 286 | 442 |
| 5. | Keli Corpse (F) | 265 | 135 | 285 | 420 |
OHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Moher (F) | 162 | 34 | 88 | 1114 |
| 2. | Adam Keefe (F) | 294 | 47 | 119 | 975 |
| 3. | Lance Galbraith (F) | 297 | 85 | 209 | 960 |
| 4. | Danny Bois (F) | 236 | 70 | 138 | 913 |
| 5. | Adam Spylo (F) | 188 | 40 | 95 | 913 |
OHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kristoff Kontos (F) | 337 | 70 | 126 | 196 |
| 2. | Cory Tanaka (F) | 337 | 55 | 116 | 171 |
| 3. | Ethan Miedema (F) | 335 | 100 | 135 | 235 |
| 4. | Charlie Sarault (F) | 334 | 61 | 197 | 258 |
| 5. | Garrett Hooey (F) | 333 | 71 | 81 | 152 |
OHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 67 | 70 | 185 | 2.76 |
| 2. | Patrick Kane (F) | 58 | 62 | 145 | 2.50 |
| 3. | Jim Fox (F) | 164 | 146 | 396 | 2.41 |
| 4. | Bruce Boudreau (F) | 69 | 68 | 165 | 2.39 |
| 5. | Igor Chernyshov (F) | 23 | 19 | 55 | 2.39 |
OHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Smith (F) | 1977-1978 | 61 | 69 | 192 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1977-1978 | 64 | 70 | 182 |
| 3. | Doug Gilmour (F) | 1982-1983 | 68 | 70 | 177 |
| 4. | Mike Kaszycki (F) | 1975-1976 | 66 | 51 | 170 |
| 5. | Jim Fox (F) | 1979-1980 | 52 | 65 | 166 |
OHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ernie Godden (F) | 1980-1981 | 68 | 87 | 153 |
| 2. | Peter John Lee (F) | 1975-1976 | 66 | 81 | 161 |
| 3. | Tony Tanti (F) | 1980-1981 | 67 | 81 | 150 |
| 4. | Ray Sheppard (F) | 1985-1986 | 63 | 81 | 142 |
| 5. | Steve Gatzos (F) | 1980-1981 | 68 | 78 | 128 |
OHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Smith (F) | 1977-1978 | 61 | 123 | 192 |
| 2. | Mike Kaszycki (F) | 1975-1976 | 66 | 119 | 170 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1977-1978 | 64 | 112 | 182 |
| 4. | John Goodwin (F) | 1980-1981 | 68 | 110 | 166 |
| 5. | Bryan Fogarty (D) | 1988-1989 | 60 | 108 | 155 |
OHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Barnes (F) | 1998-1999 | 63 | 57 | 399 |
| 2. | Mike Moher (F) | 1981-1982 | 43 | 27 | 384 |
| 3. | Brian Gustafson (F) | 1977-1978 | 54 | 17 | 382 |
| 4. | Mike Moher (F) | 1980-1981 | 51 | 22 | 372 |
| 5. | Peter Luksa (D) | 1976-1977 | 56 | 10 | 363 |
List of OHL Champions
OHL Awards
- OHA-Jr. First All-Star Team
- OHL All-Star Game
- OHL Best GAA
- OHL Best Plus/Minus
- OHL Best Rookie GAA (Dinty Moore Trophy)
- OHL Best SVS%
- OHL Champion
- OHL Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy)
- OHL Commitment Award (Mickey Renaud Captains Trophy)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team
- OHL First All-Star Team
- OHL General Manager of the Year (Jim Gregory Trophy)
- OHL Goaltender of the Year
- OHL Humanitarian of the Year (Dan Snyder Trophy)
- OHL Lowest Team GAA (Dave Pinkney Trophy)
- OHL Most Assists
- OHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- OHL Most Assists by Rookie
- OHL Most Goals
- OHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- OHL Most Goals by Rookie
- OHL Most Outstanding Defenseman (Max Kaminsky Trophy)
- OHL Most Outstanding Player (Red Tilson Trophy)
- OHL Most Penalized Player
- OHL Most Points (Eddie Powers Trophy)
- OHL Most Points by Defenseman
- OHL Most Points by Rookie
- OHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (William Hanley Trophy)
- OHL Overage Player of the Year (Leo Lalonde Trophy)
- OHL Playoffs Most Assists
- OHL Playoffs Most Goals
- OHL Playoffs Most Points
- OHL Playoffs MVP (Wayne Gretzky 99 Award)
- OHL Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award)
- OHL Scholastic Player of the Year (Bobby Smith Trophy)
- OHL Second All-Rookie Team
- OHL Second All-Star Team
- OHL Third All-Star Team
- OHL Top Academic High School Player (Ivan Tennant Award)
- OHL Top Academic Univ/College Player (Roger Neilson Award)
- OHL Top Scoring Right Winger (Jim Mahon Trophy)
- OMJHL Champion