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.

Niagara Riverhawks

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Niagara Riverhawks are 2-0-1 in the 2026-27 PJCHL season with 5 points, 2nd in the South Bloomfield and 16th overall.

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2026-2027 Niagara Riverhawks Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Stanley Mannell (G)	20	2006	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#35	Ethan Westlake (G)	18	2008	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#10	Carson Dickinson (D)	19	2007	Thorold, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#4	Alex Hammer (D)	19	2007	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	-
	#44	Tyler June (D)	21	2005	Dresden, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#98	Rylan Masterson (D)	21	2005	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#25	David Nowak (D)	19	2006	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#22	Eric Steinbachs (D)	19	2007	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	161	R
	#55	Trent Vaillancourt (D)	19	2007	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#13	Cole Bateman (F)	19	2007	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	-	-	-
	#24	Keenan Bateman (F)	21	2005	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'8"	161	R
	#21	Angelo Butera (F)	18	2007	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	-	-	-
	#16	Luca Carbone (C/RW)	20	2006	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'7"	165	R
	#88	Dorian Mabley (F)	18	2008	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#11	Nyklus Madere (C)	20	2006	Port Colborne, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#27	Keegan Masterson (RW)	17	2009	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#71	Cameron McDonald (F)	19	2007	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	161	R
	#18	Joshua Patterson (F)	18	2008	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#29	Michael Peters (C/LW)	20	2006	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'11"	172	L
	#23	Chris Reid (C/LW)	21	2005	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	161	L
	#19	Anthony Sica (F)	17	2008	Welland, ON, CAN	5'9"	157	R
	#91	William Sutherland (F)	20	2005	Milton, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#9	Colton Vig (F)	19	2007	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	-	-	-

Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 14Av Age: 19.22 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 176 lbsCompare with other teams »

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2026-2027 Niagara Riverhawks Demographics

Niagara Riverhawks Facts

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

2026-2027 Niagara Riverhawks Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players

Experience

Niagara Riverhawks: 947 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

Niagara Riverhawks Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/27/2026 06:00 PM UTC	Port Dover Sailors	Niagara Riverhawks	-	PJCHL
09/24/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Niagara Riverhawks	Dundas Blues	-	PJCHL
09/18/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Dunnville Mudcats	Niagara Riverhawks	3 - 4	PJCHL
09/17/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Niagara Riverhawks	Streetsville Derbys	3 - 4 (SO)	PJCHL
09/11/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Grimsby Peach Kings	Niagara Riverhawks	3 - 4	PJCHL

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Latest Transactions

06/24/2025

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Conner Thomson-Dick (D)

Joining fromNewmarket Hurricanes

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08/20/2024

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Cameron McDonald (F)

Joining fromSouthern Tier Admirals U18 AAA

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08/17/2024

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Aiden Eames-Cupelli (F)

Joining fromPelham Panthers

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Michael Colavecchia (F)

Joining fromHamilton Kilty B's

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Liam Edgcumbe-Applebee (G)

Joining fromNiagara North Stars U16 AAA

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09/11/2018

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Alex Page (F)

Leaving forWelland Jr. Canadians

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08/29/2017

confirmed

Daniel Gallagher (F)

Leaving forParis Mounties

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Niagara Riverhawks History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Niagara Riverhawks
2026-2027	PJCHL	3	2	0	0	0	1	11	10	5	1.67	3	-
2025-2026	PJCHL	42	27	14	-	-	1	191	151	55	1.31	3	Division Final loss
2024-2025	PJCHL	42	28	9	-	-	5	170	116	61	1.45	3	Division Semifinal loss
2023-2024	PJCHL	42	23	14	-	-	4	168	147	51	1.21	4	Division Semifinal loss
2022-2023	PJCHL	42	21	16	-	-	5	161	167	47	1.12	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	PJCHL	30	17	12	-	-	1	109	79	35	1.17	4	Division Semifinal loss
2020-2021	PJCHL	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	PJCHL	42	15	24	0	-	3	134	167	33	0.79	6	Division QF loss
2018-2019	PJCHL	42	20	17	0	-	5	143	181	45	1.07	5	Division QF loss
2017-2018	PJCHL	42	12	23	3	0	4	158	210	31	0.74	7	Division QF loss
2016-2017	PJCHL	42	13	28	1	-	-	140	188	27	0.64	7	Division QF loss
2015-2016	NDJCHL	42	20	19	-	-	2	160	171	43	1.02	5	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NDJCHL	42	21	20	-	-	1	146	143	43	1.02	6	Quarterfinal loss
Chippawa Riverhawks
2013-2014	NDJCHL	35	17	10	-	-	8	124	115	42	1.2	4	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	NDJCHL	38	19	15	-	-	4	139	125	42	1.11	4	Division QF loss
2011-2012	NDJCHL	36	15	18	-	-	3	119	129	33	0.92	9	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	NDJCHL	36	9	26	-	-	1	110	196	19	0.53	11	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	NDJCHL	36	20	13	-	-	3	155	151	43	1.19	4	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NDJCHL	36	19	14	-	-	3	171	150	41	1.14	8	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	NDJCHL	36	14	18	2	-	-	161	166	32	0.89	10	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	NDJCHL	36	13	21	1	-	-	147	190	28	0.78	9	-
2005-2006	NDJCHL	36	11	19	3	-	-	135	177	28	0.78	8	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	NDJCHL	36	18	15	2	-	-	136	127	39	1.08	6	-
2003-2004	NDJCHL	36	18	16	2	-	-	140	159	38	1.06	6	-
2002-2003	NDJCHL	36	15	12	6	-	-	109	93	37	1.03	5	-
2001-2002	NDJCHL	36	25	9	1	-	-	173	110	52	1.44	1	-
2000-2001	NDJCHL	36	31	0	4	-	-	202	79	67	1.86	1	Champion
1999-2000	NDJCHL	36	32	4	-	-	0	220	98	64	1.78	1	Champion
1998-1999	NDJCHL	36	22	12	2	-	-	153	107	46	1.28	3	-
Chippawa Merchants
1997-1998	NDJCHL	42	25	14	2	-	-	214	145	53	1.26	3	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Joey Marrese (F)	2026-2027	Grimsby Peach Kings	PJCHL	5	2	7	9	12
2.	Luke Breadner (F)	2026-2027	Dunnville Mudcats	PJCHL	4	1	2	3	0
3.	Rylan Moukperian (F)	2026-2027	Buffalo Jr. Sabres	OJHL	6	0	2	2	0
4.	Brayden Steele (F)	2026-2027	Grimsby Peach Kings	PJCHL	3	0	1	1	17
5.	Chris Harpur (D)	2026-2027	Lukko	Liiga	7	0	1	1	2
6.	Chase Krtanjek (F)	2026-2027	Morrisville State College	NCAA III	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Joshua Urbshott (D)	2026-2027	Saugeen Shores Winterhawks	OEHL	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	19.22
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	19.92
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	19.81
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	20.25
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	19.77

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Regular Season

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)	161	73	79	152
5.	Alex Cipriano (F)	150	51	91	142

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.	Chris Gallagher ()	79	80	91	171
4.	Keenan Bateman (F)	161	73	79	152
5.	Ryan Lane (F)	80	65	63	128

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)	161	73	79	152

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

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Keenan Bateman (F)	161	73	79	152
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

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
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

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	1988-1989	40	46	86
2.	Chris Gallagher ()	1987-1988	39	34	85
3.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	2007-2008	35	42	80
4.	Michael Colavecchia (F)	2025-2026	41	37	75
5.	Darren Maidens ()	1987-1988	36	33	69

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	1988-1989	40	46	86
2.	Andrew MacKenzie (F)	2007-2008	35	42	80
3.	Michael Colavecchia (F)	2025-2026	41	37	75
4.	Chris Gallagher ()	1987-1988	39	34	85
5.	Darren Maidens ()	1987-1988	36	33	69

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Chris Gallagher ()	1987-1988	39	51	85
2.	Beau Spencer (F)	2000-2001	34	47	69
3.	Conner Thomson-Dick (D)	2025-2026	39	44	63
4.	Chris Reid (F)	2025-2026	40	44	61
5.	Isaac McDonald (F)	2023-2024	40	41	57

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Rick Ryan (F)	1987-1988	36	7	266
2.	Brent Bottenfield (F)	1989-1990	28	26	196
3.	Michael Marion (D)	1988-1989	40	29	185
4.	Matthew McKerighan (D)	2019-2020	41	8	185
5.	Shane Koabel (F)	2010-2011	26	17	173