Western Ontario Junior B Hockey League WOHL 1996-1997
1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Strathroy Rockets finished first in the 1996-97 WOHL standings with 73 points. Leamington Flyers (70 points) and Tecumseh Bulldogs (67 points) followed.
1996-1997 WOHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Strathroy Rockets | 52 | 34 | 3 | 13 | - | 2 | 273 | 192 | 81 | 73 | 1.40 | - |
| 2. | St. Thomas Stars | 52 | 30 | 3 | 18 | - | 1 | 234 | 216 | 18 | 64 | 1.23 | - |
| 3. | London Nationals | 52 | 23 | 7 | 19 | - | 3 | 220 | 230 | -10 | 56 | 1.08 | - |
| 4. | Aylmer Aces | 51 | 24 | 2 | 22 | - | 3 | 220 | 221 | -1 | 53 | 1.04 | - |
| 5. | St. Marys Lincolns | 51 | 5 | 6 | 40 | - | 0 | 157 | 314 | -157 | 16 | 0.31 | - |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Leamington Flyers | 52 | 31 | 3 | 13 | - | 5 | 276 | 198 | 78 | 70 | 1.35 | - |
| 2. | Tecumseh Bulldogs | 52 | 31 | 3 | 16 | - | 2 | 256 | 221 | 35 | 67 | 1.29 | - |
| 3. | Petrolia Jets | 52 | 32 | 2 | 18 | - | 0 | 245 | 188 | 57 | 66 | 1.27 | - |
| 4. | Chatham Jr. Maroons | 52 | 20 | 6 | 23 | - | 3 | 223 | 232 | -9 | 49 | 0.94 | - |
| 5. | Sarnia Steeplejacks | 52 | 11 | 1 | 36 | - | 4 | 175 | 281 | -106 | 27 | 0.52 | - |
1996-1997 WOHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Day (F) | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 22 |
| 2. | Allan Carr (F) | 52 | 47 | 57 | 104 | 94 |
| 3. | Sean Nolan (F) | 52 | 41 | 52 | 93 | 200 |
| 4. |  Jason Riebling (F) | 47 | 25 | 65 | 90 | 105 |
| 5. | Mark Giannetti (F) | 42 | 44 | 42 | 86 | 78 |
1996-1997 WOHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeremy Symington (G) | 33 | 3.41 | .910 |
| 2. | Michael Leighton (G) | 16 | 3.66 | .887 |
| 3. | Ryan Knowles (G) | 25 | 6.05 | - |
| 4. | Steve Escott (G) | 10 | 5.22 | - |
| 5. | Peter Aubry (G) | 38 | 4.71 | - |
1996-1997 WOHL Demographics
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WOHL Games
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2026-2027 WOHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 WOHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
WOHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aylmer Aces | 15 | 1 359 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 19.00 |
| 2. | Chatham Maroons | 22 | 1 491 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.43 |
| 3. | Komoka Kings | 20 | 1 546 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.35 |
| 4. | LaSalle Vipers | 15 | 1 037 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 19.80 |
| 5. | Leamington Flyers | 33 | 2 238 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 18.91 |
| 6. | London Nationals | 16 | 1 153 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.77 |
| 7. | Sarnia Legionnaires | 30 | 1 473 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.38 |
| 8. | St. Marys Lincolns | 14 | 770 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.11 |
| 9. | St. Thomas Stars | 21 | 1 573 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.40 |
| 10. | Strathroy Rockets | 22 | 1 570 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 18.21 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Christopher Bodó (F) | 2026-2027 | Gyergyói HK | Erste Liga | 11 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| 2. | Harrison Reed (F) | 2026-2027 | TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt | Oberliga | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 3. | Greg McKegg (F) | 2026-2027 | Milano Hockey Club | ICEHL | 12 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 4. | Christopher Bodó (F) | 2026-2027 | Gyergyói HK | Romania | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 5. | Jesse Blacker (D) | 2026-2027 | Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg | KHL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 6. | Brandon Buck (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. | Reuben Smith (D) | 2026-2027 | Seaforth Centenaires | OEHL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8. | Jamie MacQueen (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 9. | Ryan Martinelli (D) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 10. | Brandon Prust (F) | 2026-2027 | Strathroy Jets | NPHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Regular Season
WOHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rusty Colman (F) | 217 | 147 | 207 | 354 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 188 | 332 |
| 3. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
| 4. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 123 | 132 | 181 | 313 |
| 5. | Dale Crombeen (F) | 178 | 128 | 179 | 307 |
WOHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rusty Colman (F) | 217 | 147 | 207 | 354 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 188 | 332 |
| 3. | Jason Wilson (F) | 271 | 140 | 101 | 241 |
| 4. | Brent Rumble (F) | 175 | 137 | 92 | 229 |
| 5. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
WOHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rusty Colman (F) | 217 | 147 | 207 | 354 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 188 | 332 |
| 3. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
| 4. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 123 | 132 | 181 | 313 |
| 5. | Dale Crombeen (F) | 178 | 128 | 179 | 307 |
WOHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Troy Glover (F) | 185 | 51 | 115 | 1053 |
| 2. | Jeremy Robertson (D) | 138 | 53 | 101 | 1001 |
| 3. | Shawn Harris (F) | 118 | 27 | 73 | 923 |
| 4. | Serge Aumont (F) | 137 | 56 | 176 | 874 |
| 5. | Cam Law (D) | 202 | 32 | 142 | 829 |
WOHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Wilson (F) | 271 | 140 | 101 | 241 |
| 2. | Pat Nahmabin (F) | 246 | 132 | 182 | 314 |
| 3. | Jason Glover (F) | 236 | 119 | 148 | 267 |
| 4. | Kyle Nishizaki (F) | 226 | 53 | 118 | 171 |
| 5. | Curtis Brekelmans (D) | 226 | 14 | 77 | 91 |
WOHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Houle (F) | 30 | 38 | 81 | 2.70 |
| 2. | Rick Lacroix (D) | 35 | 42 | 91 | 2.60 |
| 3. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 123 | 132 | 313 | 2.54 |
| 4. | Greg Day (F) | 135 | 144 | 332 | 2.46 |
| 5. | Tony McKegney (F) | 40 | 40 | 95 | 2.38 |
WOHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 1989-1990 | WOHL | 40 | 70 | 77 | 147 | 3.68 | 32 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 1996-1997 | WOHL | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 2.67 | 22 |
| 3. | Jed Whitchurch (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 74 | 138 | 2.76 | 0 |
| 4. | Dan Price (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 49 | 52 | 74 | 126 | 2.57 | 153 |
| 5. | Todd Compeau (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 52 | 66 | 55 | 121 | 2.33 | 56 |
WOHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 1989-1990 | WOHL | 40 | 70 | 77 | 147 | 3.68 | 32 |
| 2. | Todd Compeau (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 52 | 66 | 55 | 121 | 2.33 | 56 |
| 3. | Jed Whitchurch (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 74 | 138 | 2.76 | 0 |
| 4. | Mike Mayhew (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 53 | 117 | 2.34 | 225 |
| 5. | Greg Day (F) | 1996-1997 | WOHL | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 2.67 | 22 |
WOHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Wiseman (F) | 1989-1990 | WOHL | 40 | 70 | 77 | 147 | 3.68 | 32 |
| 2. | Greg Day (F) | 1996-1997 | WOHL | 52 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 2.67 | 22 |
| 3. | Billy Allick (F) | 1993-1994 | WOHL | 47 | 35 | 76 | 111 | - | 134 |
| 4. | Jed Whitchurch (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 50 | 64 | 74 | 138 | 2.76 | 0 |
| 5. | Dan Price (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 49 | 52 | 74 | 126 | 2.57 | 153 |
WOHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ken Brohman (F) | 1979-1980 | WOHL | 36 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 1.00 | 599 |
| 2. | Shawn Harris (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 38 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 0.55 | 408 |
| 3. | Steve Ippoliti (F) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 42 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 0.52 | 402 |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (D) | 1994-1995 | WOHL | 41 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0.32 | 382 |
| 5. | Jeremy Robertson (D) | 1998-1999 | WOHL | 47 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 0.66 | 379 |
List of WOHL Champions
WOHL Awards
- WOHL Champion
- WOHL Defenceman of the Year
- WOHL First All-Star Team
- WOHL Most Assists
- WOHL Most Points
- WOHL Most Points by Defenceman
- WOHL Most Valuable Player
- WOHL Most Valuable Rookie Defenceman
- WOHL Player of the Year
- WOHL Rookie of the Year
- WOHL Rookie of the Year (Goaltender)
- WOHL Rookie Team All-Star
- WOHL Scored a Goal as Goaltender
- WOHL Second All-Star Team
- WOHL Top Rookie Defenceman