What league does Fort Frances Lakers play in?

Fort Frances Lakers play in the SIJHL.

When was Fort Frances Lakers founded?

Fort Frances Lakers was founded in 2007 in Fort Frances, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Fort Frances Lakers based?

Fort Frances Lakers is based in Fort Frances, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Fort Frances Lakers?

The head coach of Fort Frances Lakers is Wayne Strachan.

Who is the captain of Fort Frances Lakers?

The captain of Fort Frances Lakers is Miles Nolan.

What arena does Fort Frances Lakers play in?

Fort Frances Lakers play their home games at Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, ON, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Fort Frances Lakers?

The general manager of Fort Frances Lakers is Grant Perreault.

What are the team colors of Fort Frances Lakers?

The team colors of Fort Frances Lakers are Purple + White.

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2014-2015 Season

Fort Frances Lakers were 43-11 in the 2014-15 SIJHL season with 88 points, 1st overall.

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2014-2015 Fort Frances Lakers Roster

Fort Frances Lakers — 2014-2015 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#28	Pierce Dushenko (G)	31	1995	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'3"	190	-
	#78	Nathan Park (G)	31	1995	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	165	L
	#78	Devin Tappenden (G)	32	1994	Markham, ON, CAN	6'5"	225	L
		Stirling Wright (G)	30	1996	Bay City, MI, USA	6'4"	185	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Cody Antonini (D)	31	1995	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#24	Robbie Bonthron (D)	31	1995	Kaministiquia, ON, CAN	6'0"	165	R
	#21	Gordon Campbell-Follows (D)	31	1995	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Josh Gouin (D)	30	1996	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	-
	#14	Eliot Herz (D)	31	1995	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'4"	205	R
		Brandon Janveau (D)	30	1996	Manitouwadge, ON, CAN	5'11"	183	R
	#71	Roshen Jaswal (D)	31	1995	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	L
		Max Kaercher (D)	32	1994	Anchorage, AK, USA	5'11"	181	-
	#4	A.J. Kapcheck (D)	32	1994	Mount Prospect, IL, USA	5'9"	185	R
	#7	Nick Minerva (D/F)	30	1996	New Brunswick, NJ, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#44	Ryan Reeves (D)	30	1995	Chesterfield, VA, USA	6'0"	201	R
		George Roblin (D)	30	1996	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	185	L
	#20	Sam Schultz (D)	30	1996	Hartland, WI, USA	5'10"	170	-
	#8	Aaron Wesley-Chisel (D)	29	1996	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
FORWARDS
	#15	Bowen Alcock (F)	31	1995	Kenora, ON, CAN	5'11"	154	R
	#5	Jack Bernie (F)	29	1997	Kenora, ON, CAN	5'11"	168	L
		Josh Brunton (F)	30	1996	Dryden, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#17	Carter Chorney (F)	29	1997	Rainy River, ON, CAN	6'1"	170	L
	#22	Wyatt Cota (C)"A"	31	1994	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#11	Donovan Cousineau (F)	32	1994	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'7"	161	L
	#16	Lucas Debenedet (C)	31	1995	International Falls, MN, USA	5'9"	181	R
		Luke Galatiuk (F)	29	1996	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Blue Hayler (LW)	31	1994	Missoula, MT, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#16	Jake Holland (F)	30	1995	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#96	Bryson Jasper (F)	32	1994	Rainy River, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#10	Dylan Kooner (F)	30	1996	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#9	Mason Meyer (F)"A"	32	1994	International Falls, MN, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#27	Miles Nolan (F)"C"	32	1994	Geraldton, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#8	David Pryde (F)	29	1997	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'11"	154	L
		Alex Rezansoff (F)	31	1994	Red Wing, MN, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#44	Dylan Robertson (F)	31	1995	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'0"	157	R
	#14	Marco Romano (F)	31	1994	Burnaby, BC, CAN	-	-	-
	#13	Nolan Ross (C)	31	1995	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'8"	159	L
	#4	Tristan Salesse (F)	30	1996	Terrace Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	179	L
	#11	Turner Santin (F)	28	1997	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	192	R
	#19	Colton Spicer (LW)	31	1995	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
		Jarred Taylor (F)	29	1997	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'9"	141	L
	#29	Tyler Vanuden (F)	28	1998	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	#12	Matthew Vela (F)"A"	32	1994	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
Position: G: 4, D: 12, F: 19Av Age: 19.74 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

2014-2015 Fort Frances Lakers Staff

GM/Head CoachWayne Strachan
Asst. CoachGrant Perreault
Asst. General ManagerGrant Perreault

Team Staff History

2014-2015 Fort Frances Lakers Captains

"C"

Miles Nolan

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2014-2015 Fort Frances Lakers Demographics

Fort Frances Lakers Facts

Plays in: Superior International Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: Purple + White
Town: Fort Frances, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 2007

2014-2015 Fort Frances Lakers Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
12 players

Experience

Fort Frances Lakers: 1 510 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre
Location: Fort Frances, ON, CAN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

A photo of arena: Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre

Fort Frances Lakers Games

Fort Frances Lakers — 2014-2015 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/28/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Fort Frances Lakers	Kam River Fighting Walleye	-	SIJHL
10/24/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Dryden Ice Dogs	Fort Frances Lakers	-	SIJHL
10/17/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Fort Frances Lakers	Red Lake Miners	5 - 4	SIJHL
10/10/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Fort Frances Lakers	Sioux Lookout Bombers	4 - 3 (SO)	SIJHL
10/08/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Thunder Bay North Stars	Fort Frances Lakers	5 - 4 (OT 61:21)	SIJHL

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Latest Transactions

Fort Frances Lakers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/29/2026	Confirmed	joining	Isaac Arsenault (F)	West Kent Steamers	Details
09/29/2026	Confirmed	joining	Nash Coffin (F)	Campbellton Tigers	Details
09/17/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Evan Kabel (D)	Steinbach Pistons	Details
09/17/2025	Confirmed	joining	Carter Peters (F)	Amherst Ramblers	Details
04/16/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Ian Ness (F)	Concordia College	Details
02/04/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Gavin Simon (D)	Southern New Hampshire Univ.	Details
01/13/2025	Confirmed	joining	Tie Schumacher (F)	Kam River Fighting Walleye	Details
01/13/2025	Confirmed	joining	Gavin Barnhart (D)	Kam River Fighting Walleye	Details

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Fort Frances Lakers History and Standings

Fort Frances Lakers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	SIJHL	9	5	3	-	-	1	63	34	11	1.22	3	-
2025-2026	SIJHL	48	37	7	-	-	4	181	98	78	1.63	1	Final loss
2024-2025	SIJHL	50	20	21	-	-	2	146	175	49	0.98	6	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	SIJHL	49	12	31	-	-	6	144	227	30	0.61	7	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	SIJHL	54	9	41	-	-	1	134	301	22	0.41	7	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	SIJHL	41	5	35	-	-	1	83	195	11	0.27	6	First round loss
2020-2021	SIJHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	5	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	SIJHL	54	21	27	-	-	6	174	214	48	0.89	6	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	SIJHL	56	18	35	-	-	3	177	237	39	0.7	5	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	SIJHL	56	15	32	-	-	9	172	241	39	0.7	5	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	SIJHL	56	24	25	-	-	7	188	201	55	0.98	5	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	SIJHL	56	46	8	-	-	2	249	140	94	1.68	1	Champion
2014-2015	SIJHL	56	43	11	-	-	-	254	179	88	1.57	1	Champion
2013-2014	SIJHL	56	46	6	-	-	2	295	150	96	1.71	1	Champion
2012-2013	SIJHL	56	35	18	-	-	1	208	165	73	1.3	2	Final loss
2011-2012	SIJHL	56	37	12	-	-	7	255	166	81	1.45	2	Final loss
2010-2011	SIJHL	56	34	19	-	-	3	208	174	71	1.27	2	Semifinal loss
2009-2010	SIJHL	52	14	33	0	-	5	153	251	33	0.63	5	Semifinal loss

Fort Frances Lakers Tournament Statistics

Fort Frances Lakers — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2014-2015	Dudley Hewitt Cup	5	2	2	1	-	-	18	17	-	-	3	Final loss
2013-2014	Dudley Hewitt Cup	4	1	3	-	-	-	7	16	2	0.5	3	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Fort Frances Lakers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Gregory Wiseman (F)	2026-2027	Norway House North Stars	KJHL	3	5	5	10	0
2.	Teagan Wrolstad (F)	2026-2027	Selkirk Steelers	MJHL	12	6	3	9	27
3.	Austin Cooper (F)	2026-2027	Leduc Riggers	CapJHL	6	2	7	9	70
4.	Daniel Tokariwski (F)	2026-2027	Univ. of Central Oklahoma	ACHA	9	4	4	8	4
5.	Landon Lowes (F)	2026-2027	Kanata Kings	NCJHL	6	4	3	7	4
6.	Malcolm Snooks (F)	2026-2027	Transcona Railer Express	MMJHL	8	2	5	7	2
7.	Damian Caringi (F)	2026-2027	Utrecht Dragons	Eredivisie	3	0	6	6	2
8.	Ronnie Bender (F)	2026-2027	Chicago Union	NCDC	11	0	6	6	4
9.	Devante Pratt (F)	2026-2027	Univ. of Providence	ACHA II	6	4	0	4	26
10.	Ben Exell (F)	2026-2027	Thunder Bay North Stars	SIJHL	8	3	1	4	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Fort Frances Lakers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	18.68
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	19.81
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.58
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.55
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.57

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Byron Katapaytuk (F)	150	66	110	176
2.	Mason Meyer (F)	147	73	101	174
3.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	98	70	100	170
4.	Dylan Kooner (F)	140	62	84	146
5.	Brady Krentz (F)	129	51	77	128

Franchise All-Time Goals

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mason Meyer (F)	147	73	101	174
2.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	98	70	100	170
3.	Colton Spicer (F)	139	69	58	127
4.	Byron Katapaytuk (F)	150	66	110	176
5.	Dylan Kooner (F)	140	62	84	146

Franchise All-Time Assists

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Byron Katapaytuk (F)	150	66	110	176
2.	Mason Meyer (F)	147	73	101	174
3.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	98	70	100	170
4.	Dylan Kooner (F)	140	62	84	146
5.	Dylan Robertson (F)	92	47	80	127

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Davis Smith (F)	129	25	67	268
2.	Jaret Leclair (F)	124	33	76	227
3.	Ian Snooks (F)	137	14	40	201
4.	Colton Spicer (F)	139	69	127	198
5.	Ryker Watt (F)	71	31	57	193

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Henry Gutierrez (F)	162	45	34	79
2.	Jack Bernie (F)	161	43	43	86
3.	Byron Katapaytuk (F)	150	66	110	176
4.	Mason Meyer (F)	147	73	101	174
5.	Jack Wood (F)	146	34	48	82

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cade Mozell (F)	5	7	10	2.00
2.	Nash Coffin (F)	6	3	11	1.83
3.	James Pedersen (F)	5	4	9	1.80
4.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	98	70	170	1.73
5.	Jared Virtanen (F)	44	22	74	1.68

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	58	48	64	112	1.93	18
2.	Lyndon Lipinski (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	56	39	52	91	1.63	36
3.	Mason Meyer (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	55	40	50	90	1.64	37
4.	Dylan Robertson (F)	2015-2016	SIJHL	53	31	57	88	1.66	16
5.	Byron Katapaytuk (F)	2011-2012	SIJHL	52	32	53	85	1.63	54

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	58	48	64	112	1.93	18
2.	Mason Meyer (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	55	40	50	90	1.64	37
3.	Lyndon Lipinski (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	56	39	52	91	1.63	36
4.	Tyler Stevenson (F)	2010-2011	SIJHL	55	39	25	64	1.16	19
5.	Dylan Kooner (F)	2016-2017	SIJHL	55	37	31	68	1.24	14

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lucas Debenedet (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	58	48	64	112	1.93	18
2.	Dylan Robertson (F)	2015-2016	SIJHL	53	31	57	88	1.66	16
3.	Byron Katapaytuk (F)	2011-2012	SIJHL	52	32	53	85	1.63	54
4.	Lyndon Lipinski (F)	2013-2014	SIJHL	56	39	52	91	1.63	36
5.	Jared Virtanen (F)	2016-2017	SIJHL	44	22	52	74	1.68	22

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Fort Frances Lakers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ryker Watt (F)	2022-2023	SIJHL	48	24	19	43	0.90	129
2.	Ian Snooks (F)	2023-2024	SIJHL	45	5	7	12	0.27	116
3.	Jaret Leclair (F)	2010-2011	SIJHL	52	15	12	27	0.52	111
4.	Gavin Simon (D)	2024-2025	SIJHL	46	5	19	24	0.52	103
5.	Davis Smith (F)	2012-2013	SIJHL	43	15	14	29	0.67	100