What league does Wellington Dukes play in?

Wellington Dukes play in the OJHL.

When was Wellington Dukes founded?

Wellington Dukes was founded in 1989 in Wellington, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Wellington Dukes based?

Wellington Dukes is based in Wellington, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Wellington Dukes?

The head coach of Wellington Dukes is Derek Smith.

Who is the captain of Wellington Dukes?

The captain of Wellington Dukes is Jacob Vreugdenhill.

What arena does Wellington Dukes play in?

Wellington Dukes play their home games at Essroc Arena in Wellington, ON, CAN.

Wellington Dukes

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2022-2023

2022-2023 Season

Wellington Dukes were 37-12-2 in the 2022-23 OJHL season with 79 points, 2nd in the South/East and 5th overall.

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2022-2023 Wellington Dukes Roster

Wellington Dukes — 2022-2023 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Ethan Morrow (G)	22	2004	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	#1	Jacob Osborne (G)	23	2003	Gloucester, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#33	Braydon Spry (G)	21	2004	Belleville, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#11	Alexander Case (D)	23	2003	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#6	Jacob Dietz (D)	24	2002	Freelton, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	R
	#22	Julien Jacob (D)	24	2002	Courtice, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#2	J.H. Lages (D)	23	2003	McLean, VA, USA	6'0"	174	R
	#5	Cole Lavender (D)	23	2003	Wellington, ON, CAN	5'11"	161	L
	#23	Graeme MacAuley (D)	20	2005	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#10	Erik MacNiel (D)	23	2003	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#3	Trevor McDowell (D)	22	2004	Bancroft, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#4	Nolan Mozer (D)	24	2002	Kanata, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	R
	#9	Creo Solomon (D)	22	2004	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#26	Ethan Sullivan (D)	22	2004	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#28	Mitch Young (D)	21	2005	Elmira, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#27	Jaxen Boyer (LW/D)"A"	24	2002	Trenton, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#12	David Campbell (LW)	24	2002	Columbus, OH, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#28	Jacob Chantler (C)	24	2002	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	183	R
	#18	Ryan Cutler (RW/C)	22	2003	Keswick, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#10	Caden Faulkner (F)	24	2002	London, ON, CAN	6'2"	170	-
	#7	Connor Hunt (RW)	22	2004	Centre Hastings, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#15	Barret Joynt (RW)	23	2003	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#25	Jared Langdon (C)	19	2006	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#20	Lucas Lapalm (RW/C)	23	2003	Stirling, ON, CAN	5'11"	179	R
	#24	Zander Latreille (F)	22	2004	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'9"	161	R
	#17	Matheson Mason (C)	21	2004	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#19	William Mitchell (F)	21	2005	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#21	Edward Moskowitz (LW)	23	2003	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#11	Justin Murdoch (F)	21	2005	Colborne, ON, CAN	5'9"	157	R
	#18	Connor Paronuzzi (C)	20	2005	Emeryville, ON, CAN	5'9"	150	L
	#8	Corbin Roach (RW)	22	2004	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#14	Ryan Smith (F)	24	2002	Bala, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#19	Luke Strickland (LW)	24	2002	Keswick, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#16	Jacob Vreugdenhill (C)"C"	23	2002	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#15	Nathan Woods (RW)	22	2004	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	R
Position: G: 2, D: 11, F: 19Av Age: 19.50 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2022-2023 Wellington Dukes Staff

GM/Head CoachDerek Smith
Asst. CoachTyler Longo
Asst. CoachRob Ridgley
Dir. of Player PersonnelTyler Longo
Head ScoutRob Ridgley

Team Staff History

2022-2023 Wellington Dukes Captains

"C"

Jacob Vreugdenhill

"A"

Jaxen Boyer

Team Captaincy History

Stories

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2022-2023 Wellington Dukes Demographics

Wellington Dukes Facts

Plays in: Ontario Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Wellington, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1989

2022-2023 Wellington Dukes Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
1 player

Experience

Wellington Dukes: 1 623 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Essroc Arena
Location: Wellington, ON, CAN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

Wellington Dukes Games

Wellington Dukes — 2022-2023 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/07/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Wellington Dukes	St. Michael's Buzzers	-	OJHL
10/30/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Wellington Dukes	Aurora Tigers	-	OJHL
10/26/2026 11:45 PM UTC	Toronto Warriors	Wellington Dukes	0 - 6	OJHL
10/24/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Markham Royals	Wellington Dukes	5 - 4 (OT 60:53)	OJHL
10/19/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cobourg Cougars	Wellington Dukes	9 - 4	OJHL

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Latest Transactions

Wellington Dukes — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/18/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cole Ellis (D)	Vernon Vipers	Details
07/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	William Mitchell (F)	Binghamton Black Bears	Details
07/27/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ryland Harvey (D)	Kirkland Lake Gold Miners	Details
07/22/2026	Confirmed	joining	Brandon Mann (D)	Lindsay Muskies	Details
07/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Presley Kelly-Wright (D)	Ottawa Jr. Canadians	Details
02/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Landon Marleau (F)	Kingston Frontenacs	Details
01/22/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dryden Riley (G)	Nanaimo Clippers	Details
11/07/2025	Confirmed	joining	Tristan Williams (D)	Powell River Kings	Details

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Wellington Dukes History and Standings

Wellington Dukes — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	OJHL	19	11	5	-	-	3	76	61	25	1.32	2	-
2025-2026	OJHL	56	27	20	-	-	5	215	202	63	1.13	6	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	OJHL	56	33	19	-	-	4	236	185	70	1.25	5	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	OJHL	56	35	18	-	-	3	213	159	73	1.3	3	Conference QF loss
2022-2023	OJHL	54	37	12	-	-	2	251	133	79	1.46	2	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	OJHL	54	34	13	-	-	7	203	145	75	1.39	1	Conference QF loss
2020-2021	OJHL	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OJHL	54	43	9	2	-	0	246	134	88	1.63	1	Playoffs Interrupted
2018-2019	OJHL	54	29	19	1	-	5	193	167	64	1.19	4	Final loss
2017-2018	OJHL	54	33	13	3	-	5	207	153	74	1.37	1	Champion
2016-2017	OJHL	54	31	19	1	-	3	190	140	66	1.22	4	Conference SF loss
2015-2016	OJHL	54	32	19	2	-	1	202	154	67	1.24	3	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	OJHL	54	27	24	0	-	3	187	172	57	1.06	5	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	OJHL	53	33	14	-	-	6	199	143	72	1.36	4	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	OJHL	55	22	22	-	7	4	162	148	62	1.13	4	First round loss
2011-2012	OJHL	49	31	12	-	2	4	208	124	70	1.43	3	Division QF loss
2010-2011	OJHL	50	32	7	-	6	5	197	128	81	1.62	1	Champion
2009-2010	OJHL	50	31	12	-	-	7	172	128	69	1.38	2	Semifinal loss
2008-2009	OJHL	53	35	13	-	-	5	252	181	75	1.42	1	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	OPJHL	49	34	11	0	-	4	202	113	72	1.47	1	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	OPJHL	49	38	5	4	-	2	219	92	82	1.67	2	Final loss
2005-2006	OPJHL	49	33	8	6	-	2	261	120	74	1.51	3	Division Semifinal loss
2004-2005	OPJHL	49	35	11	2	-	1	222	148	73	1.49	2	Division Final loss
2003-2004	OPJHL	49	37	5	3	-	4	253	134	81	1.65	1	-
2002-2003	OPJHL	49	47	1	1	-	0	298	87	95	1.94	1	Champion
2001-2002	OPJHL	49	37	5	7	-	0	238	116	81	1.65	1	Final loss
2000-2001	OPJHL	49	30	9	6	-	4	226	142	70	1.43	2	-
1999-2000	OPJHL	49	33	9	6	-	1	257	144	73	1.49	2	-
1998-1999	OPJHL	51	23	23	3	-	2	205	223	51	1	7	-
1997-1998	MetJAHL	50	23	22	5	-	-	223	213	51	1.02	3	-

Wellington Dukes Tournament Statistics

Wellington Dukes — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2017-2018	Centennial Cup	6	1	3	-	1	1	5	13	3	0.5	4	Final loss
	RBC Cup	4	0	2	-	1	1	5	13	3	0.75	4	Final loss
	Dudley Hewitt Cup	6	5	1	-	-	0	30	18	15	2.5	1	Champion
2013-2014	Dudley Hewitt Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	13	6	6	1.5	2	Final loss
2010-2011	RBC Cup	4	1	3	-	-	-	12	16	2	0.5	4	Semifinal loss
	Dudley Hewitt Cup	5	4	1	-	-	-	24	11	8	1.6	1	Champion
2002-2003	RBC Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	8	13	4	1	3	Semifinal loss

Wellington Dukes Retired Numbers

#44 Bryan Helmer (D)

Wellington Dukes Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Wellington Dukes — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jared McNeil (F)	2026-2027	King Rebellion	OJHL	17	10	17	27	8
2.	Luc Warner (F)	2026-2027	Hearst Lumberjacks	NOJHL	16	11	15	26	18
3.	Christian Armstrong (F)	2026-2027	Stouffville Spirit	OJHL	15	10	16	26	22
4.	Corbin Roach (F)	2026-2027	Oklahoma State Univ.	ACHA II	10	8	16	24	6
5.	Maxime Morin (F)	2026-2027	Burlington Cougars	OJHL	19	6	18	24	8
6.	Evan Erwin (F)	2026-2027	Frankford Huskies	PJCHL	15	11	12	23	24
7.	Brad Wilson (F)	2026-2027	Amherstview Jets	PJCHL	14	8	14	22	33
8.	Mason Goodfellow (F)	2026-2027	Napanee Raiders	PJCHL	12	14	7	21	32
9.	Aiden Lee (F)	2026-2027	Newmarket Hurricanes	OJHL	18	8	10	18	24
10.	Vince Albanese (F)	2026-2027	Georgetown Raiders	OJHL	17	4	14	18	12

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Wellington Dukes — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	18.13
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.33
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.42
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.53
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.50

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Woodward (F)	181	116	155	271
2.	Peter Magagna (F)	222	80	180	260
3.	Tyler Longo (F)	165	100	120	220
4.	Mike Senior (F)	157	100	109	209
5.	Howie Dowdle (F)	83	92	113	205

Franchise All-Time Goals

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Woodward (F)	181	116	155	271
2.	Jeremy Franklin (F)	163	102	64	166
3.	Tyler Longo (F)	165	100	120	220
4.	Mike Senior (F)	157	100	109	209
5.	Adam Rivers (F)	198	100	100	200

Franchise All-Time Assists

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peter Magagna (F)	222	80	180	260
2.	Ryan Woodward (F)	181	116	155	271
3.	Bryan Helmer (D)	196	59	128	187
4.	Chris Brown (F)	201	66	123	189
5.	Tyler Longo (F)	165	100	120	220

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Peter Magagna (F)	222	80	260	503
2.	Bryan Helmer (D)	196	59	187	441
3.	David Ambler (F)	87	15	37	436
4.	Dave Terpstra ()	125	46	109	395
5.	Brent Van Dusen (D)	143	10	43	380

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peter Magagna (F)	222	80	180	260
2.	Jacob Vreugdenhill (F)	215	74	95	169
3.	Chris Brown (F)	201	66	123	189
4.	Adam Rivers (F)	198	100	100	200
5.	Bryan Helmer (D)	196	59	128	187

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Howie Dowdle (F)	83	92	205	2.47
2.	Kevin McAlpine (F)	32	26	69	2.16
3.	Matt Hogan (D)	14	5	28	2.00
4.	D.J. Maracle (F)	5	4	10	2.00
5.	Zachary Anderson (F)	5	3	10	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Howie Dowdle (F)	1988-1989	COJCHL	39	51	72	123	3.15	74
2.	Chris Auger (F)	2005-2006	OPJHL	47	41	51	92	1.96	46
3.	Brent Varty (F)	2003-2004	OPJHL	48	47	44	91	1.90	54
4.	Luc Brown (F)	2015-2016	OJHL	51	42	49	91	1.78	50
5.	Brayden Stortz (F)	2016-2017	OJHL	54	37	53	90	1.67	70

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Darcy Murphy (F)	2011-2012	OJHL	48	52	34	86	1.79	37
2.	Howie Dowdle (F)	1988-1989	COJCHL	39	51	72	123	3.15	74
3.	Brent Varty (F)	2003-2004	OPJHL	48	47	44	91	1.90	54
4.	Joe Hall (F)	2006-2007	OPJHL	49	46	31	77	1.57	70
5.	Emmett Pierce (F)	2021-2022	OJHL	54	44	36	80	1.48	30

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Howie Dowdle (F)	1988-1989	COJCHL	39	51	72	123	3.15	74
2.	Bryan Helmer (D)	1992-1993	MetJAHL	57	25	62	87	1.53	62
3.	Chris Brown (F)	2008-2009	OJHL	52	24	57	81	1.56	12
4.	David Campbell (F)	2022-2023	OJHL	54	17	55	72	1.33	14
5.	Brayden Stortz (F)	2016-2017	OJHL	54	37	53	90	1.67	70

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Wellington Dukes — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	David Ambler (F)	1997-1998	MetJAHL	45	2	12	14	0.31	247
2.	Stu Tufts (F)	1989-1990	MetJAHL	38	37	35	72	1.89	213
3.	Bryan Helmer (D)	1989-1990	MetJAHL	44	4	20	24	0.55	204
4.	Mike Kiley (F)	1989-1990	MetJAHL	38	7	9	16	0.42	198
5.	Bill Laird (F)	1997-1998	MetJAHL	46	17	19	36	0.78	196