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.

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.

What are the team colors of Fort Frances Lakers?

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

Fort Frances Lakers

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2019-2020

2019-2020 Season

Fort Frances Lakers were 21-27-6 in the 2019-20 SIJHL season with 48 points, 5th overall.

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2019-2020 Fort Frances Lakers Roster

Fort Frances Lakers — 2019-2020 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Dean Buchholz (G)	27	1999	Dearborn Heights, MI, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#30	Alex Bugeja (G)	25	2001	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'9"	192	L
	#35	Jared Cable (G)	26	2000	Lake Ridge, VA, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#31	Dylan Kosik (G)	25	2001	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	174	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Kiernan Bailey (D)	25	2001	White Rock, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#2	Matthew Binguis (D)	26	2000	Lac Seul, ON, CAN	6'1"	165	-
	#2	Jarrett Blaase (D)	24	2001	Sooke, BC, CAN	5'9"	176	R
	#8	Presten Bobyk (D)	26	2000	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#9	Colton Bodnar (D)	26	2000	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#5	Michael Chapman (D)	27	1999	Swartz Creek, MI, USA	6'1"	207	R
	#24	Matthew Dyck (D)	26	2000	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	170	L
	#7	Mackenzie Flett (D)	27	1999	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'1"	170	R
	#25	Keon Fox (D)	27	1999	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	176	L
	#3	Devlyn McGuire (D)	26	2000	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	-
	#5	Jaden Wake (D)	26	2000	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	170	R
FORWARDS
	#16	Jake Barker (F)	25	2001	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'6"	172	R
	#20	Isaac Baron (W)	27	1999	Burnsville, MN, USA	6'4"	205	R
	#18	Kaleb Bruyere (F)	24	2002	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'1"	157	L
	#44	Ethan Carlson-Jourdain (F)	25	2001	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#4	Reece Chorney (F)	25	2001	Rainy River, ON, CAN	-	-	L
	#10	Praveen Dhaliwal (RW)	27	1999	White Rock, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#18	Brett Hahkala (RW)	27	1999	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#11	Nick Hahkala (F)	25	2001	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'10"	141	L
	#10	Matty Harrold (F)	25	2001	Lorette, MB, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#27	Ben Hoefler (F)	25	2001	Penticton, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#14	Reece Hopfner (F)	26	2000	St. Rose-du-Lac, MB, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#15	Peyton Hughes (F)	25	2000	Northridge, CA, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#9	Jack Lane (F)	27	1999	South River, NJ, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#17	Noah Loveday (F)	27	1999	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	#22	Tyler Malpass (F)	27	1999	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	R
	#21	Flynn Perry (F)	26	2000	Inuvik, NT, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#19	Stone Stelzl (F)	27	1999	Blaine, MN, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#12	Tysne Stranski (F)	26	2000	Neepawa, MB, CAN	5'9"	179	L
	#15	Nick Swain (F)	25	2000	Jackson, NJ, USA	6'2"	190	R
	#20	Nakoda Thunderchief (F)	25	2001	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#15	Steven Tocheri (F)	27	1999		-	-	-
	#12	Kyle Uzelman (F)	27	1999	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#4	Cooper Witherspoon (C)	25	2001	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'9"	174	L
Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 19Av Age: 19.85 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 176 lbsCompare with other teams »

2019-2020 Fort Frances Lakers Staff

Head CoachWayne Strachan
Asst. CoachNick Wreggett

Team Staff History

2019-2020 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

2019-2020 Fort Frances Lakers Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
8 players

Experience

Fort Frances Lakers: 1 576 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

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Fort Frances Lakers Games

Fort Frances Lakers — 2019-2020 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	10	6	3	9	25
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.	Damian Caringi (F)	2026-2027	Utrecht Dragons	Eredivisie	3	0	6	6	2
6.	Ronnie Bender (F)	2026-2027	Chicago Union	NCDC	11	0	6	6	4
7.	Landon Lowes (F)	2026-2027	Kanata Kings	NCJHL	5	3	2	5	4
8.	Ben Exell (F)	2026-2027	Thunder Bay North Stars	SIJHL	8	3	1	4	2
9.	Willem Kirk-Bertens (F)	2026-2027	Kenora Thistles U18 AAA	MU18HL	6	2	2	4	56
10.	Kevin Bond (F)	2026-2027	Lawrence Tech Univ.	ACHA	7	1	3	4	12

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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