When was Guelph Storm founded?

Guelph Storm was founded in 1991 in Guelph, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Guelph Storm based?

Guelph Storm is based in Guelph, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Guelph Storm?

The head coach of Guelph Storm is E.J. McGuire.

Who is the captain of Guelph Storm?

The captain of Guelph Storm is Chris Hajt.

What arena does Guelph Storm play in?

Guelph Storm play their home games at Sleeman Centre in Guelph, ON, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Guelph Storm?

The general manager of Guelph Storm is Mike Kelly.

What are the team colors of Guelph Storm?

The team colors of Guelph Storm are Crimson + White.

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1996-1997 Season

Guelph Storm were 35-25-6 in the 1996-97 OHL season with 76 points, 7th overall.

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1996-1997 Guelph Storm Roster

Guelph Storm — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		David MacDonald (G)	50	1976	St.Thomas, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Chris Madden (G)	47	1979	Syracuse, NY, USA	6'0"	176	L
		Bryan McMullen (G)	49	1977	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'1"	201	L
		Brett Thompson (G)	49	1977	Cornwall, ON, CAN	5'9"	168	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Joey Bartley (D)	46	1980	Rexdale, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	L
		Joel Cort (D)	49	1977	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'5"	220	L
		Mike Dombkiewicz (D)	47	1979	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'0"	209	L
		Chris Hajt (D)"C"	48	1978	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Mike Lankshear (D)	48	1978	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	L
		Darryl McArthur (D)	47	1978	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	209	L
		Bryan McKinney (D)	49	1977	East Meadow, NY, USA	6'0"	183	R
		Mike Vellinga (D)	48	1978	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'2"	212	L
		John Zubyck (D)	47	1979	Haileybury, ON, CAN	6'1"	170	L
FORWARDS
		Matt Ball (RW)	50	1976	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	218	R
		Nick Bootland (RW)	48	1978	Shelburne, ON, CAN	6'2"	218	L
		Mike Christian (LW/RW)	46	1979	Mount Hope, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Bob Crummer (F)	47	1979	Halifax, NS, CAN	5'9"	209	R
		Joe Gerbe (C)	47	1979	Oxford, MI, USA	5'7"	181	R
		Dwayne Hay (LW)"A"	49	1977	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	203	L
		Richard Irwin (LW)	49	1977	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
		Denis Ivanov (RW)	48	1978	Elektrostal, RUS	6'4"	207	L
	#32	Jason Jackman (C)"A"	49	1977	Bowmanville, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Robert Kucera (F)	48	1978		5'11"	183	L
		Andrew Long (C)	48	1978	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	183	L
		Manny Malhotra (C)	46	1980	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	207	L
		Kent McDonell (RW)	47	1979	Williamstown, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
		Todd Norman (LW)"C"	49	1977	Gowanstown, ON, CAN	5'11"	203	L
		Michael Pittman (RW)"A"	50	1976	Placentia Bay, NL, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Ryan Robichaud (LW)	47	1978	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Brian Wesenberg (RW)"A"	49	1977	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'3"	187	R
	#24	Brian Willsie (RW)	48	1978	Belmont, ON, CAN	6'1"	196	R
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1996-1997 Guelph Storm Staff

Head CoachE.J. McGuire
General ManagerMike Kelly
Athletic TrainerShane Mabey
Equipment ManagerRuss Hammond
Franchise OwnerJohn Heeley
ScoutPhil Horner

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1996-1997 Guelph Storm Demographics

Guelph Storm Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: Crimson + White
Town: Guelph, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1991

1996-1997 Guelph Storm Roster Facts

Nationalities

24 players
5 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Guelph Storm: 2 691 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ayr Centennials (GOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Sleeman Centre
Location: Guelph, ON, CAN
Capacity: 4 195
Construction Year: 2000

Guelph Storm Games

Guelph Storm — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/18/2026 06:07 PM UTC	Guelph Storm	Sudbury Wolves	-	OHL
10/16/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Guelph Storm	Flint Firebirds	-	OHL
10/14/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Sarnia Sting	Guelph Storm	2 - 5	OHL
10/10/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Owen Sound Attack	Guelph Storm	5 - 10	OHL
10/09/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Guelph Storm	Owen Sound Attack	3 - 2	OHL

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Latest Transactions

Guelph Storm — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Vladimír Dravecký (D)	New York Islanders	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Alex Carscadden (F)	St. Andrew's College	Details
09/27/2026	Confirmed	joining	Andrew Baker (F)	Chatham Maroons	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Rowan Topp (D)	Columbus Blue Jackets	Details
09/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ben Hrebik (G)	Nashville Predators	Details
08/27/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Leo Serlin (F)	RPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.)	Details
08/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Declan McNally (D)	Barrie Colts	Details
08/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Finley Butler (F)	London Jr. Knights U16 AAA	Details

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Guelph Storm History and Standings

Guelph Storm — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	OHL	9	7	2	-	-	0	40	23	14	1.56	1	-
2025-2026	OHL	68	28	35	-	-	5	225	263	61	0.9	4	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	OHL	68	21	38	-	-	9	226	301	51	0.75	5	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	OHL	68	33	28	-	-	7	210	225	73	1.07	4	First round loss
2022-2023	OHL	68	35	28	-	-	5	254	280	75	1.1	2	First round loss
2021-2022	OHL	68	36	24	-	-	8	251	228	80	1.18	2	First round loss
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	63	32	23	-	-	8	218	209	72	1.14	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	40	18	-	-	10	308	230	90	1.32	2	Champion
2017-2018	OHL	68	30	29	-	-	9	228	263	69	1.01	4	First round loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	21	40	-	-	7	202	297	49	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	OHL	68	13	49	-	-	6	156	297	32	0.47	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	OHL	68	38	26	-	-	4	237	237	80	1.18	3	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	52	12	-	-	4	340	191	108	1.59	1	Champion
2012-2013	OHL	68	33	23	-	6	6	253	210	84	1.24	5	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	29	31	-	2	6	234	238	68	1	7	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	31	27	-	3	7	249	258	75	1.1	7	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	29	29	-	6	4	242	255	74	1.09	7	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	26	26	-	9	7	226	209	77	1.13	6	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	OHL	68	30	25	-	4	9	213	187	77	1.13	5	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	OHL	68	33	23	-	-	12	215	200	78	1.15	10	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	OHL	68	40	24	-	-	4	232	206	84	1.24	6	Conference Final loss
2004-2005	OHL	68	23	34	10	-	1	167	189	57	0.84	17	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	OHL	68	49	14	5	-	0	276	182	103	1.51	2	Champion
2002-2003	OHL	68	29	28	9	-	2	217	208	69	1.01	13	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	OHL	68	37	23	7	-	1	264	235	82	1.21	8	Conference SF loss
2000-2001	OHL	68	34	23	9	-	2	227	205	79	1.16	8	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	OHL	68	29	34	4	-	1	250	256	63	0.93	15	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	44	22	2	-	-	300	218	90	1.32	4	Conference SF loss
1997-1998	OHL	66	42	18	6	-	-	263	189	90	1.36	1	Champion

Guelph Storm Tournament Statistics

Guelph Storm — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2018-2019	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	0	0	12	8	4	1.33	2	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	18	7	6	2	1	Final loss
2003-2004	Memorial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	3	10	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	8	9	2	0.67	3	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	12	7	4	1.33	2	Final loss
1995-1996	Memorial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	2	12	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs

Guelph Storm Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Guelph Storm — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Barret Kirwin (F)	2026-2027	Romford Raiders	NIHL	8	8	10	18	0
2.	Christopher Soares (F)	2026-2027	Milton Menace	OJHL	14	7	8	15	13
3.	Jake Bricknell (F)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	8	7	6	13	4
4.	Lucas Teixeira (F)	2026-2027	Newmarket Hurricanes	OJHL	13	4	7	11	15
5.	Hunter Garlent (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	8	2	9	11	4
6.	Ryan Merkley (D)	2026-2027	HK Dukla Trencin	Extraliga	9	0	10	10	8
7.	Nick Suzuki (F)	2026-2027	Montréal Canadiens	NHL	7	4	5	9	2
8.	Mark Pape (F)	2026-2027	Mid-American District	USA-S17	6	4	4	8	6
9.	Isaac Ratcliffe (F)	2026-2027	HC Bolzano	ICEHL	9	4	4	8	8
10.	Alex Mclean (F)	2026-2027	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL	10	4	4	8	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Guelph Storm — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	18.22
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	18.63
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.64
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	18.93
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	18.90

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Franchise All-Time Points

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	188	120	209	329
2.	Martin St. Pierre (F)	257	108	212	320
3.	Todd Bertuzzi (F)	229	116	165	281
4.	Taylor Beck (F)	246	110	157	267
5.	Kevin Dallman (D)	268	69	191	260

Franchise All-Time Goals

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Callahan (F)	249	130	107	237
2.	Isaac Ratcliffe (F)	245	124	93	217
3.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	188	120	209	329
4.	Scott Kosmachuk (F)	271	120	126	246
5.	Todd Bertuzzi (F)	229	116	165	281

Franchise All-Time Assists

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Martin St. Pierre (F)	257	108	212	320
2.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	188	120	209	329
3.	Kevin Dallman (D)	268	69	191	260
4.	Todd Bertuzzi (F)	229	116	165	281
5.	Taylor Beck (F)	246	110	157	267

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Todd Bertuzzi (F)	229	116	281	532
2.	Ian Forbes (D)	183	5	23	489
3.	Cody McNaughton (F)	313	81	165	459
4.	Brian Wesenberg (F)	196	79	182	428
5.	Rumun Ndur (D)	146	17	74	393

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zack Mitchell (F)	322	102	141	243
2.	Cody McNaughton (F)	313	81	84	165
3.	Charlie Paquette (F)	294	88	77	165
4.	Garrett McFadden (D)	292	32	115	147
5.	Scott Kosmachuk (F)	271	120	126	246

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Owen Griffin (F)	7	3	14	2.00
2.	Jeff Bes (F)	121	88	217	1.79
3.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	188	120	329	1.75
4.	Ryan Roobroeck (F)	7	7	12	1.71
5.	Nick Suzuki (F)	29	12	49	1.69

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	1993-1994	OHL	66	45	81	126	1.91	95
2.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	1994-1995	OHL	57	43	81	124	2.18	56
3.	Todd Bertuzzi (F)	1994-1995	OHL	62	54	65	119	1.92	58
4.	Sylvain Cloutier (F)	1993-1994	OHL	66	45	71	116	1.76	127
5.	Jeff Bes (F)	1992-1993	OHL	59	48	67	115	1.95	128

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Todd Bertuzzi (F)	1994-1995	OHL	62	54	65	119	1.92	58
2.	Mike Prokopec (F)	1993-1994	OHL	66	52	58	110	1.67	93
3.	Ryan Callahan (F)	2005-2006	OHL	62	52	32	84	1.35	126
4.	Isaac Ratcliffe (F)	2018-2019	OHL	65	50	32	82	1.26	105
5.	Scott Kosmachuk (F)	2013-2014	OHL	68	49	52	101	1.49	83

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	1993-1994	OHL	66	45	81	126	1.91	95
2.	Jeff O'Neill (F)	1994-1995	OHL	57	43	81	124	2.18	56
3.	Matthew Poitras (F)	2022-2023	OHL	63	16	79	95	1.51	40
4.	Sylvain Cloutier (F)	1993-1994	OHL	66	45	71	116	1.76	127
5.	Nate Schnarr (F)	2018-2019	OHL	65	34	68	102	1.57	58

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Guelph Storm — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Bob Crummer (F)	1998-1999	OHL	68	15	25	40	0.59	213
2.	Kelsey Wilson (F)	2005-2006	OHL	67	38	31	69	1.03	196
3.	Rumun Ndur (D)	1994-1995	OHL	63	10	21	31	0.49	187
4.	Brian Wesenberg (F)	1996-1997	OHL	64	37	43	80	1.25	186
5.	Ken Belanger (F)	1993-1994	OHL	55	11	22	33	0.60	185

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections

Guelph Storm — Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#7	Declan McNally (D)	09/28/2010	LaSalle, ON, CAN	6'6"	190 lbs
2	#29	Finley Butler (F)	03/22/2010	London, ON, CAN	6'6"	216 lbs
4	#68	Kellen Paetsch (D)	12/11/2010	Rochester, NY, USA	6'3"	183 lbs
5	#82	Joseph Fenwick (F)	01/06/2010	Markham, ON, CAN	5'11"	152 lbs
6	#114	Ayden Dark (G)	03/05/2010	Doha, QAT	6'0"	154 lbs
8	#148	AJ Moore (F)	08/02/2010	Northville, MI, USA	6'1"	174 lbs
9	#168	Chace Minard (F)	01/04/2010	Owen Sound, ON, CAN	6'3"	181 lbs
10	#188	Colton Van Geffen (D)	02/19/2010	Strathroy, ON, CAN	6'3"	196 lbs
11	#208	Jaxson Menary (F)	06/01/2010	Whitby, ON, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
12	#228	Jacob Tysick (F)	02/14/2010	Perth, ON, CAN	5'9"	157 lbs
13	#248	James Ware (F)	06/03/2010	New York, NY, USA	6'2"	192 lbs
14	#268	Landon Girardi (F)	03/08/2010	-	-	-
15	#288	Joshua Pagani (F)	05/01/2010	-	6'0"	170 lbs
2025
1	#2	Jaakko Wycisk (F)	03/16/2009	München, GER	6'1"	190 lbs
2	#25	Mark Pape (F)	01/24/2009	Chicago, IL, USA	6'0"	183 lbs
2	#36	Carter Lewandowski (F)	06/02/2009	Maple, ON, CAN	6'3"	185 lbs
3	#47	Charlie Sullivan (D)	03/21/2009	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	176 lbs
3	#56	Cruz Reznik (G)	03/15/2009	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'3"	181 lbs
4	#65	Hayden Martin (D)	02/27/2009	Midhurst, ON, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs
5	#85	Illia Shybinskyi (F)	05/14/2007	Kyiv, UKR	5'10"	176 lbs
6	#105	Zackery Naish (D)	12/02/2009	Hampton, ON, CAN	6'7"	207 lbs
7	#125	James Roy (F)	01/08/2009	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
9	#165	Andrew Baker (F)	01/20/2009	Woodslee, ON, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
10	#185	Oliver McKinney (F)	02/05/2009	Chicago, IL, USA	5'10"	174 lbs
10	#190	Malcolm Robin (D)	03/02/2009	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'1"	165 lbs
11	#205	Owen Devlin (D)	07/11/2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	165 lbs
12	#225	Nash Willsie (F)	04/02/2009	Denver, CO, USA	6'3"	181 lbs
13	#252	Camillo Milani (F)	03/19/2009	Oakville, ON, CAN	5'8"	165 lbs
14	#265	Christopher Mabey (D)	01/13/2009	Guelph, ON, CAN	6'0"	159 lbs
15	#285	Robert Matson (F)	03/10/2009	Binghamton, NY, USA	5'10"	165 lbs
2024
1	#9	Alex Mclean (F)	08/08/2008	Perth, ON, CAN	5'10"	174 lbs
2	#35	Carter Stevens (F)	01/11/2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	194 lbs
3	#43	Eric Frossard (D)	01/12/2008	London, ON, CAN	6'5"	205 lbs
3	#59	Colin Ellsworth (G)	12/03/2008	Aurora, ON, CAN	6'1"	187 lbs
5	#91	Logan Rivard (F)	05/06/2008	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	5'11"	181 lbs
7	#131	Dawson Morris (D)	03/13/2008	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
7	#136	Micah Della Croce (F)	01/17/2008	Guelph, ON, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
8	#151	Reggie Taylor (F)	02/05/2008	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
9	#177	Alex Carscadden (F)	01/13/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
10	#191	Jake DiCapo (F)	08/29/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'8"	157 lbs
11	#211	Aiden Atkinson (F)	01/31/2008	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
12	#224	Matthew Miller (F)	05/28/2008	Cambridge, ON, CAN	5'8"	154 lbs
13	#251	Jake Brown (F)	02/06/2008	Manhattan Beach, CA, USA	5'9"	172 lbs
14	#271	Julian Walters (F)	02/17/2008	Nobelton, ON, CAN	6'1"	168 lbs
15	#290	Callan Newton (F)	01/02/2008	Guelph, ON, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
15	#291	Ethan Madden (G)	01/05/2008	Puslinch, ON, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs

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Franchise history
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