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.

Who is the captain of Soo Greyhounds?

The captain of Soo Greyhounds is Paul Ballantyne.

What arena does Soo Greyhounds play in?

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

What are the team colors of Soo Greyhounds?

The team colors of Soo Greyhounds are Red + White.

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2000-2001 Soo Greyhounds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Jeremy Day (G)	43	1982	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	L
	#1	Ray Emery (G)		1982	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	#29	Tyler Mercier (G)	43	1982	Timmins, ON, CAN	5'9"	150	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#24	Paul Ballantyne (D)"C"	43	1982	Waterloo, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	R
	#29	John Cilladi (D)	44	1981	Erie, PA, USA	6'4"	236	L
	#6	Trevor Daley (D)	42	1983	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#12	Derek Fox (D)	44	1981	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#28	Scott Hazen (D)	43	1982		6'0"	183	L
	#27	Jordan Kennedy (D)	42	1983	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#3	Chris Martin (D)	42	1983	Guelph, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	-
	#14	Darren Strilchuk (D)	44	1981	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'1"	225	L
	#26	Jeremy Swanson (D)	41	1984	Red Rock, ON, CAN	6'0"	207	L
	#5	Dustin VanBallegooie (D)	42	1983	Murilo, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#2	Vaclav Zavoral (D/F)	44	1981	Teplice, CZE	6'3"	214	L
FORWARDS
	#15	Denis Bilodeau (F)	44	1982	Matheson, ON, CAN	-	-	L
	#17	Martin Bonda (RW)	43	1982		5'10"	183	L
	#11	Rob Chapman (RW)	44	1982	Colborne, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	R
	#18	Stephen Cooke (C)	42	1983	Stirling, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#19	Randy Davidson (LW)	46	1980	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#21	Shayne Fryia (C)	44	1981	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	-
	#9	Ryan Held (F)	46	1980	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#16	Troy Ilijow (RW)	43	1982	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	212	R
	#28	Nick Jones (LW)	45	1980	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	207	L
	#14	Patrick Lamesse (C)	42	1983	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#20	Malcolm MacMillan (C)	44	1982	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#8	Mike Melinko (RW)	42	1983	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#15	Preston Mizzi (C)	45	1980	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'11"	192	R
	#9	Kyle Neufeld (LW)	42	1983	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'1"	207	R
	#22	Alan Nolan (LW)	42	1983	Garden River, ON, CAN	6'0"	225	L
	#18	John Osborne (LW)	44	1981	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#16	Cory Pecker (RW)	44	1981	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	198	R
	#7	Jeff Richards (LW)	44	1981	Kenora, ON, CAN	5'8"	181	R
	#33	Jason Ricupero (C)	43	1983		5'9"	150	L
	#19	Brent Theobald (LW)"A"	46	1980	Cochrane, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#25	Brett Trudell (RW)	41	1984	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	209	R
	#21	Kyle Wailes (LW)	-		West Hill, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#23	Ryan Weistche (LW)	43	1982	Waskaganish, QC, CAN	-	-	L

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 19Av Age: 18.23 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2000-2001 Soo Greyhounds Staff

Head CoachPaul Theriault
Asst. CoachSteve Harrison
AnalystKyle Dubas
Dir. of ScoutingErrol Hook
Equipment ManagerAndy Martin
Head Athletic TherapistRodney Bogart
ScoutDave Torrie

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2000-2001 Soo Greyhounds Captains

"C"

Paul Ballantyne

"A"

Brent Theobald

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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

2000-2001 Soo Greyhounds Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Soo Greyhounds: 2 337 GP
Czechia: 1 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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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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