What league does Soo Greyhounds play in?

Soo Greyhounds play in the OHL.

When was Soo Greyhounds founded?

Soo Greyhounds was founded in 1962 in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Soo Greyhounds based?

Soo Greyhounds is based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Soo Greyhounds?

The head coach of Soo Greyhounds is Paul Theriault.

What arena does Soo Greyhounds play in?

Soo Greyhounds play their home games at GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Soo Greyhounds?

The general manager of Soo Greyhounds is Angelo Bumbacco.

What are the team colors of Soo Greyhounds?

The team colors of Soo Greyhounds are Red + White.

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1978-1979 Soo Greyhounds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Marc D'Amour (G)	64	1961	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'9"	190	L
		Dave Jennings (G)	66	1959	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	161	L
		Jay O'Connor (G)	66	1959	Peterborough, ON, CAN	5'8"	154	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Perry Ardito (D)	66	1960	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	-
		Ian Bedford (D)	65	1960	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	L
		Paul Coffey (D)	64	1961	Weston, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Lance Davis (D)	65	1960	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Greg Defelice (D)	65	1960	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	R
		Ken Hruska (D)	65	1960	Port Colborne, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Greg McDonald (D)		1958	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Mike O'Connor (D)	64	1961	Clinton, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	-
		Tim Rose (D)	67	1958	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
		Duane Sprague (D)	65	1960	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'2"	183	R
		Steve Wicklum (D)	65	1960		6'0"	176	R
FORWARDS
		Tony Butorac (F)	64	1961	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'8"	172	L
		Phil Cooke (F)	64	1962		-	-	-
		Dave Dwyer (F)	67	1959		-	-	-
		Steve Gatzos (RW)	64	1961	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		John Goodwin (C)	64	1961	Scarborough, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	L
		Wayne Groleau (LW)	65	1960	Marquette, MI, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#9	Brian Gualazzi (C)	66	1959	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Dave Hannan (C)	64	1961	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Brent Jarrett (C)	66	1959	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'9"	161	-
		Joe Milburn (LW/C)	62	1963	Snow Lake, MB, CAN	5'8"	174	L
		Jeff Mitchell (RW)	66	1960	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'8"	161	R
		Bob Phillips (LW)	66	1959		6'3"	205	L
	#12	Don Roach (RW)	66	1959	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'1"	183	R
		Arthur Rutland (C)		1960	Wawa, ON, CAN	5'10"	187	L
		Jim Snodgrass (C)	66	1959	St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, CAN	6'3"	201	L
		Derek Tanaka (F)	66	1960		-	-	-
	#7	William Terry (C)	64	1961	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'7"	174	R
		Jim Watchorn (F)	65	1960	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	-	-	-
		Mitch Wheatley (F)	65	1961	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	-	-	-

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 18Av Age: 18.17 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

1978-1979 Soo Greyhounds Staff

Head CoachPaul Theriault
General ManagerAngelo Bumbacco

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Soo Greyhounds Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White
Town: Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1962

1978-1979 Soo Greyhounds Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
2 players

Experience

Soo Greyhounds: 1 878 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: GFL Memorial Gardens
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN
Capacity: 5 000
Construction Year: 2006

Soo Greyhounds Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 12:00 AM UTC	London Knights	Soo Greyhounds	-	OHL
02/12/2026 12:07 AM UTC	Soo Greyhounds	Sudbury Wolves	-	OHL
02/08/2026 07:07 PM UTC	Soo Greyhounds	Windsor Spitfires	5 - 2	OHL
02/07/2026 12:07 AM UTC	Soo Greyhounds	Flint Firebirds	1 - 5	OHL
02/05/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Soo Greyhounds	0 - 6	OHL

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Noah Tegelaar (G)

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Carter George (G)

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Justin Cloutier (F)

Joining fromArizona State Univ.

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Hunter Solomon (D)

Leaving forSarnia Sting

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Lukas Fischer (D)

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Colin Fitzgerald (F)

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Charles Hilton (F)

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Soo Greyhounds History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	51	31	16	-	-	4	196	148	66	1.29	3	-
2024-2025	OHL	68	29	35	-	-	4	226	268	62	0.91	4	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	OHL	68	45	18	-	-	5	286	215	95	1.4	2	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	OHL	68	20	33	-	-	15	223	310	55	0.81	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	OHL	68	39	22	-	-	7	295	246	85	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	64	29	31	-	-	4	253	257	62	0.97	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	44	16	-	-	8	292	224	96	1.41	2	Conference SF loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	55	7	-	-	6	317	186	116	1.71	1	Final loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	48	16	-	-	4	287	208	100	1.47	1	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	OHL	68	33	27	-	-	8	243	233	74	1.09	3	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	54	12	-	-	2	342	196	110	1.62	1	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	44	17	-	-	7	267	198	95	1.4	1	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	OHL	68	27	26	-	9	6	262	257	78	1.15	6	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	26	33	-	3	6	227	272	64	0.94	9	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	OHL	68	20	36	-	4	8	238	277	56	0.82	10	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	OHL	68	27	27	-	9	5	237	213	77	1.13	5	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	10	45	-	9	4	172	290	42	0.62	10	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	OHL	68	39	18	-	5	6	247	173	94	1.38	2	Conference Final loss
2006-2007	OHL	68	37	23	-	-	8	227	219	82	1.21	8	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	OHL	68	29	31	-	-	8	201	213	66	0.97	16	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	OHL	68	33	25	9	-	1	210	188	76	1.12	10	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	OHL	68	30	34	3	-	1	196	223	64	0.94	15	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	OHL	68	26	33	6	-	3	232	284	61	0.9	15	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	OHL	68	38	20	10	-	0	237	200	86	1.26	5	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	OHL	68	23	38	4	-	3	188	256	53	0.78	18	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	OHL	68	37	20	6	-	5	270	217	85	1.25	5	Conference Final loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	31	29	8	-	-	244	242	70	1.03	11	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	OHL	66	20	39	7	-	-	232	296	47	0.71	15	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	OHL	66	39	17	10	-	-	309	220	88	1.33	3	Quarterfinal loss

Soo Greyhounds Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Soo Greyhounds
1992-1993	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	13	10	4	1.33	1	Champion
1991-1992	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	14	8	6	2	1	Final loss
1990-1991	Memorial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	7	14	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
1984-1985	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	16	14	4	1.33	3	Semifinal loss
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
1969-1970	Memorial Cup	5	1	4	-	-	-	-	-	2	0.4	5	Quarterfinal loss

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