What league does Hamilton Steel play in?

Hamilton Steel play in the GOJHL.

When was Hamilton Steel founded?

Hamilton Steel was founded in 2013 in Hamilton, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Hamilton Steel based?

Hamilton Steel is based in Hamilton, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Hamilton Steel?

The head coach of Hamilton Steel is Ryan Kuwabara.

Ancaster Avalanche

GOJHL

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2016-2017

2016-2017 Season

Ancaster Avalanche were 30-15-5 in the 2016-17 GOJHL season with 65 points, 4th in the Golden Horseshoe and 9th overall.

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2016-2017 Ancaster Avalanche Roster

Ancaster Avalanche — 2016-2017 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Matthew Calas (G)	30	1996	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#31	Quentin DiBenedetto (G)	26	2000	Ancaster, ON, CAN	-	-	-
	#30	Graham Dynes (G)	27	1998	Aurora, ON, CAN	6'7"	220	-
	#30	Kyle Henderson (G)	28	1998	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#1	Justin Vertesi (G)	27	1999	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'4"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Adrien Beraldo (D)	26	2000	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#14	Dawson Garcia (D)	27	1999	Oakville, ON, CAN	5'8"	190	R
	#24	Michael Greco (D)	28	1998	Orillia, ON, CAN	6'2"	223	R
	#22	Ryan Knill (D)	30	1996	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	R
	#15	Brad Lindsay (D)	28	1998	Ancaster, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#72	Robert Normandeau (D)	28	1998	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#9	Owen Norton (D)	28	1998	Ancaster, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
		Joshua Pace (D)	29	1997	Ancaster, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	R
	#2	Bryce Robertson (D)	27	1999	Ancaster, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Mathew Stayshyn (D)	25	2001	Caledonia, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	R
FORWARDS
	#21	Dylan Bahr (F)	29	1997	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'0"	165	L
	#19	Tyler Bell (C)	28	1998	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#27	Zach Bramwell (F)	27	1999	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#6	Nick Breault (F)	29	1997	Arthur, ON, CAN	6'0"	216	R
	#23	Owen Burnell (C)	28	1998	Caledonia, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#8	Dustin Burr (C)	28	1998	Caledonia, ON, CAN	5'11"	172	R
	#88	Domenic Evangelista (C)	28	1998	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	#25	Benjamin Hatanaka (C)	27	1999	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#4	Jesse Hilton (C/LW)	28	1997	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	5'10"	161	R
	#16	Graydon James (LW)	28	1998	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
		Keaton Kewley (F)	27	1999	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	-
	#18	Matt Knill (F)	26	1999	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#17	Zach Lawrence (F)	28	1998	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#12	Jeff Lindsay (LW)	28	1998	Ancaster, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Noah Matteson (C)	28	1998	Ancaster, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#10	Adam Meijer (C)	28	1998	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'9"	194	-
		Zack Osborne (RW)	25	2001	Waterdown, ON, CAN	5'7"	157	R
	#90	Maliek Powell (F)	27	1999	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	#3	Ryan Stepien (C)	25	2001	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#7	Jack Wismer (RW)	26	2000	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 18.79 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Ancaster Avalanche Staff

GM/Head CoachRyan Kuwabara
Asst. CoachRyan Tocher
PresidentTim Wilson

Team Staff History

2016-2017 Hamilton Steel Demographics

Hamilton Steel Facts

Plays in: Greater Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Hamilton, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 2013

2016-2017 Ancaster Avalanche Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players

Experience

Ancaster Avalanche: 1 439 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)

Hamilton Steel Games

Hamilton Steel — 2016-2017 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Stoney Creek Generals	Hamilton Steel	-	GOJHL
10/22/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Hamilton Steel	Welland Jr. Canadians	-	GOJHL
10/17/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Fort Erie Meteors	Hamilton Steel	5 - 0	GOJHL
10/16/2026 11:00 PM UTC	St. Catharines Falcons	Hamilton Steel	7 - 2	GOJHL
10/11/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Welland Jr. Canadians	Hamilton Steel	2 - 4	GOJHL

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Latest Transactions

Hamilton Steel — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
07/21/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Jonny Brooks (F)	Oakville Blades	Details
07/02/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Ethan Brassard (F)	Toronto Patriots	Details
06/27/2025	Confirmed	joining	Gavin McAfee-Rankine (D)	Caledonia Corvairs	Details
06/21/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Jack Seney (D)	Muskoka Bears	Details
08/17/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Michael Colavecchia (F)	Niagara Riverhawks	Details
06/23/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Liam Carlone (F)	Winkler Flyers	Details
08/10/2023	Confirmed	leaving	Connor Haynes (F)	Nanaimo Clippers	Details
08/09/2023	Confirmed	leaving	Harrison MacCallum (F)	Ottawa Jr. Senators	Details

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Hamilton Steel History and Standings

Hamilton Steel — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Hamilton Steel
2026-2027	GOJHL	14	1	10	-	-	3	31	66	5	0.36	10	-
Hamilton Kilty B's
2025-2026	GOJHL	50	16	28	-	-	6	125	178	38	0.76	9	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	GOJHL	50	20	24	-	-	6	165	192	46	0.92	8	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	GOJHL	50	24	22	-	-	4	163	162	52	1.04	4	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	GOJHL	50	38	7	-	-	5	204	130	81	1.62	2	Final group
2021-2022	GOJHL	48	40	7	-	-	1	203	86	81	1.69	1	Conference Final loss
2019-2020	GOJHL	50	31	16	2	-	1	192	128	65	1.3	4	Playoffs Interrupted
2018-2019	GOJHL	48	35	12	0	-	1	194	110	71	1.48	3	Conference SF loss
Ancaster Avalanche
2017-2018	GOJHL	50	38	10	1	-	1	200	123	78	1.56	3	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	GOJHL	50	30	15	0	-	5	217	143	65	1.3	4	Conference SF loss
2015-2016	GOJHL	50	28	15	4	-	3	205	154	63	1.26	3	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	GOJHL	49	29	16	-	-	4	170	144	62	1.27	4	Conference SF loss
2013-2014	GOJHL	49	24	19	-	-	6	187	165	54	1.1	5	Conference QF loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Hamilton Steel — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Nathan Omeri (D)	2026-2027	Collingwood Blues	OJHL	18	8	13	21	11
2.	Ethan Brassard (F)	2026-2027	Trenton Golden Hawks	OJHL	13	6	13	19	10
3.	Liam Carlone (F)	2026-2027	Northern Manitoba Blizzard	MJHL	13	5	14	19	47
4.	Owen Meli (F)	2026-2027	Georgetown Raiders	OJHL	16	12	6	18	6
5.	Dean Deligeorgis (F)	2026-2027	Milton Menace	OJHL	16	3	14	17	6
6.	Ryan Gosse (F)	2026-2027	Collingwood Blues	OJHL	17	8	7	15	0
7.	Nicholas Kiss (F)	2026-2027	London Nationals	GOJHL	13	7	8	15	4
8.	Chris Reid (F)	2026-2027	Niagara Riverhawks	PJCHL	10	5	10	15	0
9.	Spencer Gendall (F)	2026-2027	Dundas Blues	PJCHL	11	6	8	14	12
10.	Tyler Hopkins (F)	2026-2027	Guelph Storm	OHL	9	7	6	13	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Hamilton Steel — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	172 lbs	17.89
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.00
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	18.79
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.64
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.56

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Owen Burnell (F)	133	56	70	126
2.	Justin Monteith (F)	140	49	72	121
3.	Blake Luscombe (F)	71	33	72	105
4.	Luca Campolo (F)	191	55	45	100
5.	Ben Hughes (F)	77	43	57	100

Franchise All-Time Goals

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Owen Burnell (F)	133	56	70	126
2.	Luca Campolo (F)	191	55	45	100
3.	Michael Pollice (F)	134	53	46	99
4.	Justin Monteith (F)	140	49	72	121
5.	Ben Hughes (F)	77	43	57	100

Franchise All-Time Assists

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tanner Brennecke (D)	97	12	75	87
2.	Justin Monteith (F)	140	49	72	121
3.	Blake Luscombe (F)	71	33	72	105
4.	Owen Burnell (F)	133	56	70	126
5.	Ryan Knill (D)	173	12	67	79

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Cole Nagy (F)	117	35	68	366
2.	Ryan Knill (D)	173	12	79	340
3.	Freddy Teeple (F)	57	11	21	265
4.	Luke Zupan (F)	81	22	82	205
5.	Blake Luscombe (F)	71	33	105	191

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Luca Campolo (F)	191	55	45	100
2.	Ryan Knill (D)	173	12	67	79
3.	Justin Monteith (F)	140	49	72	121
4.	Quinten Lisle (F)	135	15	37	52
5.	Michael Pollice (F)	134	53	46	99

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Ryan Stepien (F)	2	2	4	2.00
2.	Ryder Carey (F)	1	2	2	2.00
3.	Nick Caamano (F)	3	1	5	1.67
4.	Dylan Abbamont (F)	47	36	76	1.62
5.	Zach Nieminen (F)	47	36	73	1.55

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jacob MacDonald (F)	2019-2020	GOJHL	50	33	44	77	1.54	32
2.	Dylan Abbamont (F)	2021-2022	GOJHL	44	36	39	75	1.70	26
3.	Zach Nieminen (F)	2013-2014	GOJHL	47	36	37	73	1.55	41
4.	Dawson McKinney (F)	2022-2023	GOJHL	41	31	33	64	1.56	66
5.	Ben Hughes (F)	2015-2016	GOJHL	46	29	35	64	1.39	24

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dylan Abbamont (F)	2021-2022	GOJHL	44	36	39	75	1.70	26
2.	Zach Nieminen (F)	2013-2014	GOJHL	47	36	37	73	1.55	41
3.	Jacob MacDonald (F)	2019-2020	GOJHL	50	33	44	77	1.54	32
4.	Dawson McKinney (F)	2022-2023	GOJHL	41	31	33	64	1.56	66
5.	Ben Hughes (F)	2015-2016	GOJHL	46	29	35	64	1.39	24

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ellis Rickwood (F)	2019-2020	GOJHL	50	17	45	62	1.24	36
2.	Steven LaForme (F)	2019-2020	GOJHL	50	11	45	56	1.12	58
3.	Jacob MacDonald (F)	2019-2020	GOJHL	50	33	44	77	1.54	32
4.	Tanner Brennecke (D)	2018-2019	GOJHL	47	9	44	53	1.13	20
5.	T.J. Hughes (F)	2018-2019	GOJHL	47	21	43	64	1.36	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Hamilton Steel — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Freddy Teeple (F)	2018-2019	GOJHL	36	4	3	7	0.19	184
2.	Ryan Knill (D)	2016-2017	GOJHL	42	4	20	24	0.57	161
3.	Luke Zupan (F)	2013-2014	GOJHL	49	22	41	63	1.29	153
4.	Cole Nagy (F)	2014-2015	GOJHL	35	10	6	16	0.46	139
5.	Ben Woodhouse (F)	2017-2018	GOJHL	44	29	21	50	1.14	130