What league does Niagara Riverhawks play in?

Niagara Riverhawks play in the PJCHL.

When was Niagara Riverhawks founded?

Niagara Riverhawks was founded in 1987 in Niagara Falls, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Niagara Riverhawks based?

Niagara Riverhawks is based in Niagara Falls, ON, CAN.

What arena does Niagara Riverhawks play in?

Niagara Riverhawks play their home games at Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, ON, CAN.

Chippawa Merchants

PJCHL

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1987-1988

1987-1988 Season

Chippawa Merchants were 13-21-5 in the 1987-88 NDJCHL season with 31 points, 6th in the East and 10th overall.

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1987-1988 Chippawa Merchants Roster

Chippawa Merchants — 1987-1988 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
NOT SPECIFIED
	Phil Barillaro	-			-	-	-
	Mike Cipparone	-			-	-	-
	Leo Covelli	-			-	-	-
	Jay English	-			-	-	-
	Stu Galardi	-			-	-	-
	Chris Gallagher	58	1968		-	-	-
	John Kennedy	-			-	-	-
	Brett Maidens	-			-	-	-
	Darren Maidens	-			-	-	-
	Troy McLelland	-			-	-	-
	Gil Moore	-			-	-	-
	Jim Norgate	-			-	-	-
	John Owens	-			-	-	-
	Randy Robson	-			-	-	-
GOALTENDERS
	Tony Celli (G)	-			-	-	-
	Tim Dale (G)	56	1970		-	-	-
	Shawn Rocco (G)	55	1971		-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Derek Cournoyea (D)	58	1968		-	-	-
	Don McArthur (D)	-			-	-	-
	Rusty Reingruber (D)	-			-	-	-
	Joe Tubbe (D)	-			-	-	-
	Andy Wiebe (D)	-			-	-	-
	Jamie Wilson (D)	56	1970	Kincardine, ON, CAN	-	-	R
FORWARDS
	Ron Lair (F)	-			-	-	-
	Rick Ryan (F)	-			-	-	-
	Brad Sawyer (F)	-			-	-	-
Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 2Av Age: 18.60 yearsAv Ht: -Av Wt: -Compare with other teams »

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1987-1988 Niagara Riverhawks Demographics

Niagara Riverhawks Facts

Plays in: Provincial Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Niagara Falls, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1987

1987-1988 Chippawa Merchants Roster Facts

Nationalities

13 players

Experience

Chippawa Merchants: 655 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Gale Centre
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Capacity: 2 170
Construction Year: 2010

Niagara Riverhawks Games

Niagara Riverhawks — 1987-1988 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/13/2026 07:30 PM GMT-5	Grimsby Peach Kings	Niagara Riverhawks	-	PJCHL
11/12/2026 07:30 PM GMT-5	Niagara Riverhawks	Hagersville Hawks	-	PJCHL
11/06/2026 07:30 PM GMT-5	Dunnville Mudcats	Niagara Riverhawks	0 - 4	PJCHL
11/05/2026 07:30 PM GMT-5	Niagara Riverhawks	Streetsville Derbys	7 - 3	PJCHL
10/30/2026 06:30 PM GMT-5	Streetsville Derbys	Niagara Riverhawks	1 - 4	PJCHL

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Latest Transactions

Niagara Riverhawks — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
06/24/2025	Confirmed	joining	Conner Thomson-Dick (D)	Newmarket Hurricanes	Details
08/20/2024	Confirmed	joining	Cameron McDonald (F)	Southern Tier Admirals U18 AAA	Details
08/17/2024	Confirmed	joining	Aiden Eames-Cupelli (F)	Pelham Panthers	Details
08/17/2024	Confirmed	joining	Michael Colavecchia (F)	Hamilton Kilty B's	Details
08/17/2024	Confirmed	joining	Liam Edgcumbe-Applebee (G)	Niagara North Stars U16 AAA	Details
09/11/2018	Confirmed	leaving	Alex Page (F)	Welland Jr. Canadians	Details
08/29/2017	Confirmed	leaving	Daniel Gallagher (F)	Paris Mounties	Details

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Niagara Riverhawks History and Standings

Niagara Riverhawks — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
Niagara Riverhawks
2026-2027	PJCHL	16	14	1	0	1	1	29	72	36	1.81	2	-
2025-2026	PJCHL	42	27	-	-	1	14	55	191	151	1.31	3	Division Final loss
2024-2025	PJCHL	42	28	-	-	5	9	61	170	116	1.45	3	Division Semifinal loss
2023-2024	PJCHL	42	23	-	-	4	14	51	168	147	1.21	4	Division Semifinal loss
2022-2023	PJCHL	42	21	-	-	5	16	47	161	167	1.12	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	PJCHL	30	17	-	-	1	12	35	109	79	1.17	4	Division Semifinal loss
2020-2021	PJCHL	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	PJCHL	42	15	-	0	3	24	33	134	167	0.79	6	Division QF loss
2018-2019	PJCHL	42	20	-	0	5	17	45	143	181	1.07	5	Division QF loss
2017-2018	PJCHL	42	12	0	3	4	23	31	158	210	0.74	7	Division QF loss
2016-2017	PJCHL	42	13	-	1	-	28	27	140	188	0.64	7	Division QF loss
2015-2016	NDJCHL	42	20	-	-	2	19	43	160	171	1.02	5	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NDJCHL	42	21	-	-	1	20	43	146	143	1.02	6	Quarterfinal loss
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2013-2014	NDJCHL	35	17	-	-	8	10	42	124	115	1.2	4	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	NDJCHL	38	19	-	-	4	15	42	139	125	1.11	4	Division QF loss
2011-2012	NDJCHL	36	15	-	-	3	18	33	119	129	0.92	9	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	NDJCHL	36	9	-	-	1	26	19	110	196	0.53	11	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	NDJCHL	36	20	-	-	3	13	43	155	151	1.19	4	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NDJCHL	36	19	-	-	3	14	41	171	150	1.14	8	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	NDJCHL	36	14	-	2	-	18	32	161	166	0.89	10	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	NDJCHL	36	13	-	1	-	21	28	147	190	0.78	9	-
2005-2006	NDJCHL	36	11	-	3	-	19	28	135	177	0.78	8	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	NDJCHL	36	18	-	2	-	15	39	136	127	1.08	6	-
2003-2004	NDJCHL	36	18	-	2	-	16	38	140	159	1.06	6	-
2002-2003	NDJCHL	36	15	-	6	-	12	37	109	93	1.03	5	-
2001-2002	NDJCHL	36	25	-	1	-	9	52	173	110	1.44	1	-
2000-2001	NDJCHL	36	31	-	4	-	0	67	202	79	1.86	1	Champion
1999-2000	NDJCHL	36	32	-	-	0	4	64	220	98	1.78	1	Champion
1998-1999	NDJCHL	36	22	-	2	-	12	46	153	107	1.28	3	-
Chippawa Merchants
1997-1998	NDJCHL	42	25	-	2	-	14	53	214	145	1.26	3	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Niagara Riverhawks — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Joey Marrese (F)	2026-2027	Grimsby Peach Kings	PJCHL	18	11	17	28	14
2.	Luke Breadner (F)	2026-2027	Dunnville Mudcats	PJCHL	15	7	5	12	4
3.	Michael Hicks (F)	2026-2027	Dunnville Aeros	OEHL	9	3	7	10	16
4.	Brandon Thomas (F)	2026-2027	Dunnville Aeros	OEHL	9	2	6	8	2
5.	Tory McLean (F)	2026-2027	St. Catharines Saints	ACH	4	3	3	6	16
6.	Keith Palmer (F)	2026-2027	Shelburne Muskies	OEHL	6	2	4	6	2
7.	Ryan Donovan (F)	2026-2027	St. Catharines Saints	ACH	4	2	3	5	4
8.	Brayden Steele (F)	2026-2027	Grimsby Peach Kings	PJCHL	13	2	3	5	23
9.	Rylan Moukperian (F)	2026-2027	Buffalo Jr. Sabres	OJHL	22	1	3	4	2
10.	Chris Harpur (D)	2026-2027	Lukko	Liiga	12	0	3	3	29

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Niagara Riverhawks — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	19.24
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	20.00
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	19.93
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	20.36
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	19.97

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Franchise All-Time Points

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tim Velemirovich (F)	138	104	120	224
2.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	104	96	106	202
3.	Chris Gallagher ()	79	80	91	171
4.	Keenan Bateman (F)	174	81	84	165
5.	Alex Cipriano (F)	150	51	91	142

Franchise All-Time Goals

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tim Velemirovich (F)	138	104	120	224
2.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	104	96	106	202
3.	Keenan Bateman (F)	174	81	84	165
4.	Chris Gallagher ()	79	80	91	171
5.	Ryan Lane (F)	80	65	63	128

Franchise All-Time Assists

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tim Velemirovich (F)	138	104	120	224
2.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	104	96	106	202
3.	Chris Gallagher ()	79	80	91	171
4.	Alex Cipriano (F)	150	51	91	142
5.	Keenan Bateman (F)	174	81	84	165

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Dan Lefler (F)	93	44	104	294
2.	Dylan Lazarus (F)	112	47	86	291
3.	Jayden Engberts (F)	72	23	54	274
4.	Rick Ryan (F)	46	7	15	274
5.	Leo Covelli ()	58	15	42	269

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Keenan Bateman (F)	174	81	84	165
2.	Ben Marsh (F)	156	33	70	103
3.	Ryan Degiuli (D)	152	7	33	40
4.	Alex Cipriano (F)	150	51	91	142
5.	Giacomo Cotrufo (D)	142	9	62	71

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	79	80	171	2.16
2.	Beau Spencer (F)	34	22	69	2.03
3.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	104	96	202	1.94
4.	Darren Maidens ()	36	33	69	1.92
5.	Andy Burt (F)	34	22	59	1.74

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	1988-1989	NDJCHL	40	46	40	86	2.15	32
2.	Chris Gallagher ()	1987-1988	NDJCHL	39	34	51	85	2.18	43
3.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	2007-2008	NDJCHL	35	42	38	80	2.29	28
4.	Michael Colavecchia (F)	2025-2026	PJCHL	41	37	38	75	1.83	28
5.	Darren Maidens ()	1987-1988	NDJCHL	36	33	36	69	1.92	72

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	1988-1989	NDJCHL	40	46	40	86	2.15	32
2.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	2007-2008	NDJCHL	35	42	38	80	2.29	28
3.	Michael Colavecchia (F)	2025-2026	PJCHL	41	37	38	75	1.83	28
4.	Chris Gallagher ()	1987-1988	NDJCHL	39	34	51	85	2.18	43
5.	Darren Maidens ()	1987-1988	NDJCHL	36	33	36	69	1.92	72

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	1987-1988	NDJCHL	39	34	51	85	2.18	43
2.	Beau Spencer (F)	2000-2001	NDJCHL	34	22	47	69	2.03	57
3.	Conner Thomson-Dick (D)	2025-2026	PJCHL	39	19	44	63	1.62	47
4.	Chris Reid (F)	2025-2026	PJCHL	40	17	44	61	1.53	29
5.	Isaac McDonald (F)	2023-2024	PJCHL	40	16	41	57	1.43	20

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Niagara Riverhawks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Rick Ryan (F)	1987-1988	NDJCHL	36	4	3	7	0.19	266
2.	Brent Bottenfield (F)	1989-1990	NDJCHL	28	10	16	26	0.93	196
3.	Michael Marion (D)	1988-1989	NDJCHL	40	12	17	29	0.73	185
4.	Matthew McKerighan (D)	2019-2020	PJCHL	41	2	6	8	0.20	185
5.	Shane Koabel (F)	2010-2011	NDJCHL	26	8	9	17	0.65	173