Ontario Hockey League OHL 1997-1998
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
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Guelph Storm finished first in the 1997-98 OHL standings with 90 points. Ottawa 67's (89 points) and Belleville Bulls (85 points) followed.
1997-1998 OHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guelph Storm | 66 | 42 | 6 | 18 | - | - | 263 | 189 | 74 | 90 | 1.36 | Champion |
| 2. | Ottawa 67's | 66 | 40 | 9 | 17 | - | - | 286 | 172 | 114 | 89 | 1.35 | Final loss |
| 3. | Belleville Bulls | 66 | 41 | 3 | 22 | - | - | 315 | 239 | 76 | 85 | 1.29 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | London Knights | 66 | 40 | 5 | 21 | - | - | 301 | 238 | 63 | 85 | 1.29 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Plymouth Whalers | 66 | 37 | 7 | 22 | - | - | 279 | 223 | 56 | 81 | 1.23 | Semifinal loss |
| 6. | Barrie Colts | 66 | 38 | 5 | 23 | - | - | 236 | 215 | 21 | 81 | 1.23 | Division QF loss |
| 7. | Sarnia Sting | 66 | 32 | 13 | 22 | - | - | 253 | 227 | 26 | 77 | 1.17 | Division QF loss |
| 8. | Kingston Frontenacs | 66 | 35 | 4 | 27 | - | - | 330 | 275 | 55 | 74 | 1.12 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Erie Otters | 66 | 33 | 5 | 28 | - | - | 261 | 252 | 9 | 71 | 1.08 | Division QF loss |
| 10. | Kitchener Rangers | 66 | 27 | 10 | 29 | - | - | 224 | 239 | -15 | 64 | 0.97 | Division QF loss |
| 11. | Owen Sound Platers | 66 | 27 | 5 | 34 | - | - | 270 | 312 | -42 | 59 | 0.89 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 12. | Oshawa Generals | 66 | 26 | 8 | 32 | - | - | 214 | 247 | -33 | 58 | 0.88 | Division QF loss |
| 13. | Sudbury Wolves | 66 | 25 | 7 | 34 | - | - | 257 | 268 | -11 | 57 | 0.86 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 14. | Peterborough Petes | 66 | 20 | 10 | 36 | - | - | 212 | 273 | -61 | 50 | 0.76 | Division QF loss |
| 15. | Soo Greyhounds | 66 | 20 | 7 | 39 | - | - | 232 | 296 | -64 | 47 | 0.71 | Did not make playoffs |
| 16. | Windsor Spitfires | 66 | 19 | 5 | 42 | - | - | 261 | 340 | -79 | 43 | 0.65 | Did not make playoffs |
| 17. | Toronto St. Michael's Majors | 66 | 15 | 9 | 42 | - | - | 154 | 265 | -111 | 39 | 0.59 | Did not make playoffs |
| 18. | North Bay Centennials | 66 | 15 | 6 | 45 | - | - | 213 | 291 | -78 | 36 | 0.55 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 OHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Sarno (F) | 63 | 33 | 88 | 121 | 18 |
| 2. | Jeremy Adduono (F) | 66 | 37 | 69 | 106 | 40 |
| 3. | David Legwand (F) | 59 | 54 | 51 | 105 | 56 |
| 4. |  Maxim Spiridonov (F) | 66 | 54 | 44 | 98 | 52 |
| 5. | Colin Chaulk (F) | 60 | 34 | 62 | 96 | 118 |
1997-1998 OHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Gorman (G) | 42 | 2.92 | .924 |
| 2. | Steve Valiquette (G) | 42 | 2.96 | .919 |
| 3. | Greg Hewitt (G) | 18 | 3.10 | .918 |
| 4. | Brian Finley (G) | 41 | 2.92 | .917 |
| 5. | Chris Madden (G) | 51 | 2.73 | .917 |
OHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 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. | Barrie Colts | 30 | 2 769 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.87 |
| 2. | Belleville Bulls | 33 | 3 352 | 6'0" | 201 lbs | 18.70 |
| 3. | Brampton Steelheads | 32 | 2 922 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 18.97 |
| 4. | Erie Otters | 34 | 3 773 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 19.06 |
| 5. | Guelph Storm | 29 | 5 583 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.90 |
| 6. | Kingston Frontenacs | 33 | 3 955 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 19.12 |
| 7. | Kitchener Rangers | 28 | 2 713 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 18.75 |
| 8. | London Knights | 28 | 2 978 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 19.04 |
| 9. | North Bay Centennials | 38 | 3 326 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 18.97 |
| 10. | Oshawa Generals | 32 | 2 535 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 18.72 |
| 11. | Ottawa 67's | 25 | 2 956 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 18.96 |
| 12. | Owen Sound Attack | 31 | 3 618 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 18.90 |
| 13. | Peterborough Petes | 30 | 2 671 | 6'1" | 192 lbs | 18.73 |
| 14. | Plymouth Whalers | 34 | 3 201 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.03 |
| 15. | Sarnia Sting | 34 | 3 349 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 18.82 |
| 16. | Soo Greyhounds | 35 | 3 628 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 18.86 |
| 17. | Sudbury Wolves | 39 | 3 874 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 19.03 |
| 18. | Windsor Spitfires | 40 | 3 556 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.77 |
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