2006–07 OHL season explained

2006–07 OHL season
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League:Ontario Hockey League
Sport:Hockey
Duration:Regular season
September 2006 – March 2007
Playoffs
March 2007 – May 2007
Finals Champ:Plymouth Whalers
No Of Teams:20
Tv:Rogers TV, TVCogeco
Seasonslistnames:OHL
Prevseason Year:2005–06
Nextseason Year:2007–08
2006–07 CHL season
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League:Canadian Hockey League
Sport:Hockey
Duration:OHL
September 2006 – March 2007
QMJHL
September 2006 – March 2007
WHL
September 2006 – March 2007
No Of Teams:60
Tv:RDS
Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers TV
Shaw TV

The 2006–07 OHL season was the 27th season of the Ontario Hockey League.

The OHL announced its new checking to the head rule, effective for this season.[1] Also announced, the recently adopted National Hockey League rule on stick curvature was not implemented until 2007–08. The season commenced on September 21, 2006, and twenty teams each played 68 games. The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds moved from Sault Memorial Gardens (demolished in May 2006) into the new Steelback Centre, which opened October 11, 2006. The Oshawa Generals moved mid-season from the Oshawa Civic Auditorium to the General Motors Centre, on November 3, 2006. The Plymouth Whalers won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Sudbury Wolves in the championship series.

Teams

2006-07 Ontario Hockey League
Division Team City Arena
EastBelleville BullsBelleville, OntarioYardmen Arena
Kingston FrontenacsKingston, OntarioKingston Memorial Centre
Oshawa GeneralsOshawa, OntarioOshawa Civic Auditorium
General Motors Centre
Ottawa 67'sOttawa, OntarioOttawa Civic Centre
Peterborough PetesPeterborough, OntarioPeterborough Memorial Centre
CentralBarrie ColtsBarrie, OntarioBarrie Molson Centre
Brampton BattalionBrampton, OntarioPowerade Centre
Mississauga IceDogsMississauga, OntarioHershey Centre
Sudbury WolvesSudbury, OntarioSudbury Community Arena
Toronto St. Michael's MajorsToronto, OntarioSt. Michael's College School Arena
Division Team City Arena
MidwestErie OttersErie, PennsylvaniaTullio Arena
Guelph StormGuelph, OntarioGuelph Sports and Entertainment Centre
Kitchener RangersKitchener, OntarioKitchener Memorial Auditorium
London KnightsLondon, OntarioJohn Labatt Centre
Owen Sound AttackOwen Sound, OntarioBayshore Community Centre
WestPlymouth WhalersPlymouth, MichiganCompuware Sports Arena
Saginaw SpiritSaginaw, MichiganDow Event Center
Sarnia StingSarnia, OntarioSarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre
Sault Ste. Marie GreyhoundsSault Ste. Marie, OntarioSteelback Centre
Windsor SpitfiresWindsor, OntarioWindsor Arena

Map of teams

Regular season

Final standings

Note: DIV = Division; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SL = Shootout losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PTS = Points; x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched division title; z = clinched conference title

Eastern conference

RankTeamDIVGPWLOTLSLPTSGFGA
1 Central 68 48 19 0 1 97 273 193
2 East 68 39 24 0 5 83 260 227
3 Central 68 43 21 0 4 90 326 251
4 East 68 31 29 3 5 70 292 320
5 East 68 31 30 5 2 69 269 284
6 Central 68 29 30 3 6 67 225 241
7 East 68 30 34 0 4 64 242 263
8 Central 68 27 36 1 4 59 214 277
9 East 68 24 39 1 4 53 198 274
10 Central 68 20 41 4 3 47 225 325

Western conference

RankTeamDIVGPWLOTLSLPTSGFGA
1 Midwest 68 50 14 1 3 104 311 231
2 West 68 49 14 2 3 103 299 173
3 Midwest 68 47 17 1 3 98 262 187
4 West 68 44 21 0 3 91 291 217
5 West 68 37 23 1 7 82 227 219
6 West 68 34 24 5 5 78 270 241
7 Midwest 68 33 23 3 9 78 215 200
8 Midwest 68 31 30 3 4 69 256 261
9 West 68 18 43 2 5 43 209 311
10 Midwest 68 15 50 1 2 33 209 378

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

PlayerTeamGPGAPtsPIM
Patrick Kane58628314552
67726213460
Sergei Kostitsyn59409113176
Tyler Donati66557412952
Sam Gagner53358311836
Bryan Little57416610777
68367110791
Bobby Ryan63435910266
Brett MacLean68475310043
Bobby Hughes5940569676

Leading goaltenders

Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses: OTL = Overtime losses; SL = Shootout losses; GA = Goals Allowed; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average

PlayerTeamGPMinsWLOTLSLGASOSv%GAA
412223268228640.9322.32
55315826183712650.9182.39
John Murray 5531214091213450.9092.58
Jeremy Smith 341901236018240.9232.59
Andrew Perugini 57330440160115640.9172.83

CHL Canada/Russia Series

The 2006 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge between the OHL and the Russian team was hosted by the Sarnia Sting on November 23, 2006, and by the Oshawa Generals on November 27, 2006. The OHL won the first game 5–0, and the second game 4–3.

All-Star Classic

The All-Star Classic was played on January 31, 2007, at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 13–9 in the game attended by 5,527 spectators.[2] The top scorers were Hunter Tremblay (Barrie Colts) and Sam Gagner (London Knights), each with five points.[3] The Eastern Conference also prevailed 15–13 in the skills competition held the night before.[4]

Playoffs

List of complete playoffs results.[5]

Conference quarterfinals

Eastern conference

Barrie vs. Brampton
Date Away Home
March 24 Brampton 2 4 Barrie
March 25 Barrie 3 2 Brampton 2OT
March 27 Brampton 1 4 Barrie
March 29 Barrie 5 4 Brampton OT
Barrie wins 4–0
Belleville vs. Ottawa
Date Away Home
March 26 Ottawa 4 3 Belleville OT
March 27 Belleville 5 4 Ottawa
March 29 Ottawa 0 3 Belleville
March 30 Belleville 4 2 Ottawa
April 1 Ottawa 3 4 Belleville OT
Belleville wins 4–1
Mississauga vs. Sudbury
Date Away Home
March 23 Sudbury 5 4 Mississauga
March 25 Sudbury 3 4 Mississauga
March 27 Mississauga 1 3 Sudbury
March 29 Mississauga 3 6 Sudbury
April 1 Sudbury 6 5 Mississauga
Sudbury wins 4–1
Oshawa vs. Kingston
Date Away Home
March 23 Kingston 2 3 Oshawa OT
March 25 Oshawa 7 6 Kingston OT
March 27 Kingston 4 7 Oshawa
March 29 Oshawa 2 8 Kingston
March 30 Kingston 2 4 Oshawa
Oshawa wins 4–1

Western conference

London vs. Owen Sound
Date Away Home
March 23 Owen Sound 3 6 London
March 24 London 2 1 Owen Sound OT
March 27 Owen Sound 3 6 London
March 29 London 8 5 Owen Sound
London wins 4–0
Plymouth vs. Guelph
Date Away Home
March 24 Guelph 2 3 Plymouth OT
March 25 Plymouth 5 3 Guelph
March 27 Guelph 1 7 Plymouth
March 29 Plymouth 3 2 Guelph
Plymouth wins 4–0
Kitchener vs. Sarnia
Date Away Home
March 22 Sarnia 4 6 Kitchener
March 23 Kitchener 4 3 Sarnia
March 25 Sarnia 2 3 Kitchener
March 27 Kitchener 7 5 Sarnia
Kitchener wins 4–0
Saginaw vs. Sault Ste. Marie
Date Away Home
March 23 S.S. Marie 3 4 Saginaw
March 24 S.S. Marie 5 1 Saginaw
March 27 Saginaw 1 2 S.S. Marie
March 28 Saginaw 3 5 S.S. Marie
March 30 S.S. Marie 1 7 Saginaw
April 1 Saginaw 3 4 S.S. Marie OT
S.S. Marie wins 4–2

J. Ross Robertson Cup

Plymouth vs. Sudbury
Date Away Home
May 4 Sudbury 1 4 Plymouth
May 6 Sudbury 7 3 Plymouth
May 8 Plymouth 4 5 Sudbury OT
May 9 Plymouth 3 1 Sudbury
May 11 Sudbury 3 Plymouth 4 OT
May 13 Plymouth 3 Sudbury 2 OT
Plymouth wins 4–2

J. Ross Robertson Cup Champions Roster

Awards

J. Ross Robertson CupPlymouth Whalers
Hamilton Spectator TrophyLondon Knights
Bobby Orr TrophySudbury Wolves
Wayne Gretzky TrophyPlymouth Whalers
Emms TrophyBarrie Colts
Leyden TrophyBelleville Bulls
Holody TrophyLondon Knights
Bumbacco TrophyPlymouth Whalers
Red Tilson TrophyJohn Tavares, Oshawa Generals
Eddie Powers Memorial TrophyPatrick Kane, London Knights
Matt Leyden TrophyMike Vellucci, Plymouth Whalers
Jim Mahon Memorial TrophyPatrick Kane, London Knights
Max Kaminsky TrophyMarc Staal, Sudbury Wolves
OHL Goaltender of the YearSteve Mason, London Knights
Jack Ferguson AwardRyan O'Reilly, Erie Otters
Dave Pinkney TrophyMichal Neuvirth & Jeremy Smith, Plymouth Whalers
OHL Executive of the YearCraig Goslin, Saginaw Spirit
Emms Family AwardPatrick Kane, London Knights
F.W. "Dinty" Moore TrophyMichal Neuvirth, Plymouth Whalers
Dan Snyder Memorial TrophyAndrew Gibbons, Belleville Bulls
William Hanley TrophyTom Pyatt, Saginaw Spirit
Leo Lalonde Memorial TrophyTyler Donati, Belleville Bulls
Bobby Smith TrophySteven Stamkos, Sarnia Sting
Roger Neilson Memorial AwardDerrick Bagshaw, Erie Otters
Ivan Tennant Memorial AwardAndrew Shorkey, Owen Sound Attack
Tim Adams Memorial TrophyCasey Cizikas, Mississauga IceDogs
Wayne Gretzky 99 AwardMarc Staal, Sudbury Wolves

All-Star teams

First team

Second team

Third team

2007 OHL Priority Selection

On May 5, 2007, the OHL conducted the 2007 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. The Erie Otters held the first overall pick in the draft, and selected Ryan O'Reilly from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens. O'Reilly was awarded the Jack Ferguson Award, awarded to the top pick in the draft.

Below are the players who were selected in the first round of the 2007 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.[7]

PlayerNationalityOHL teamHometownMinor team
1Ryan O'Reilly (C) CanadaErie OttersVarna, OntarioToronto Jr. Canadiens
2Taylor Hall (LW) CanadaWindsor SpitfiresKingston, OntarioKingston Minor Midget
3Casey Cizikas (C) CanadaToronto St. Michael's MajorsMississauga, OntarioMississauga Reps
4Zack Kassian (RW) CanadaPeterborough PetesBelle River, OntarioWindsor AAA Zone
5Matt Duchene (C) CanadaBrampton BattalionHaliburton, OntarioCentral Ontario Wolves
6Michael Latta (C) CanadaOttawa 67'sSt. Clements, OntarioWaterloo Wolves
7Daniel Maggio (RW) CanadaSudbury WolvesLaSalle, OntarioWindsor AAA Zone
8Joey Hishon (C) CanadaOwen Sound AttackStratford, OntarioStratford Major Midget
9Ethan Werek (C) CanadaKingston FrontenacsGoodwood, OntarioToronto Marlboros
10Justin Shugg (RW) CanadaOshawa GeneralsNiagara Falls, OntarioNiagara Rivermen
11Peter Holland (C) CanadaGuelph StormCaledon, OntarioBrampton '45s
12Colt Kennedy (RW) CanadaSarnia StingAjax, OntarioAjax-Pickering Raiders
13Jordan Mayer (C) CanadaSault Ste. Marie GreyhoundsKingston, OntarioKingston Minor Midget
14Tyler Randell (RW) CanadaBelleville BullsBrampton, OntarioBrampton '45s
15Andrew Agozzino (LW) CanadaMississauga IceDogsKleinburg, OntarioMississauga Reps
16Daniel Pachis (C) CanadaSaginaw SpiritWhitby, OntarioWhitby Wildcats
17Mitch Lebar (RW) CanadaBarrie ColtsAurora, OntarioToronto Nationals
18Cam Fowler (D) United StatesKitchener RangersFarmington Hills, MichiganDetroit Honeybaked 16U
19Beau Schmitz (D) United StatesPlymouth WhalersHowell, MichiganDetroit Belle Tire 16U
20Michael Zador (G) CanadaLondon KnightsToronto, OntarioToronto Marlboros

2007 CHL Import Draft

On June 27, 2007, the Canadian Hockey League conducted the 2007 CHL Import Draft, in which teams in all three CHL leagues participate in. The Erie Otters held the first pick in the draft by a team in the OHL, and selected Jaroslav Janus from Slovakia with their selection.

Below are the players who were selected in the first round by Ontario Hockey League teams in the 2007 CHL Import Draft.[8]

PlayerNationalityOHL teamHometownMinor team
2Jaroslav Janus (G) SlovakiaErie OttersPrešov, SlovakiaBratislava Slovan Jr.
5Mikkel Boedker (LW) DenmarkKitchener RangersBrondby, DenmarkVastra Frolunda HC Jr.
8Michal Jordan (D) Czech RepublicWindsor SpitfiresZlín, Czech RepublicZlin Jr.
11Vladimir Roth (D) Czech RepublicLondon KnightsPrague, Czech RepublicSlavia Praha Jr. B
14Alexander Eriksson (D) SwedenBrampton BattalionUmeå, SwedenBjorkloven Jr.
17Radim Ostrcil (D) Czech RepublicOttawa 67'sVsetín, Czech RepublicVsetin HC Petra
20Jaroslav Hertl (D) Czech RepublicBrampton BattalionPrague, Czech RepublicSlavia Praha Jr.
23Milan Doczy (D) Czech RepublicOwen Sound AttackZlín, Czech RepublicTrinec HC Zelenzarny Jr.
26Andris Dzerins (LW) LatviaKingston FrontenacsJekabpils, LatviaLukko Rauma Jr.
29Jakub Kovar (G) Czech RepublicOshawa GeneralsPísek, Czech RepublicCeske Budejovice HC
32Denis Hollenstein (LW) SwitzerlandGuelph StormZürich, SwitzerlandKloten EHC Sports AG Jr.
35Tomi Karhunen (G) FinlandSarnia StingJoensuu, FinlandKarpat Oulu Jr.
38Martin Paryzek (D) Czech RepublicOttawa 67'sČeské Budějovice, Czech RepublicCeske Budejovice Jr.
41Marek Indra (LW) Czech RepublicSarnia StingPrague, Czech RepublicSlavia Praha Jr.
44Dalimir Jancovic (C/LW) SlovakiaNiagara IceDogsMartin, SlovakiaMartin Jr.
47Andre Petersson (RW) SwedenMississauga St. Michael's MajorsTingsryd, SwedenHV 71 J18A
50Jaroslav Kruzik (D) Czech RepublicBarrie ColtsJihlava, Czech RepublicKladno Jr. B
53Ondrej Pekarik (C) Czech RepublicOwen Sound AttackPříbram, Czech RepublicSparta Praha Jr.
56Simon Fischhaber (C) GermanySault Ste. Marie GreyhoundsGreiling, GermanyBad Tolz EC Jr.
58Heikki Hyvonen (D) FinlandLondon KnightsEspoo, FinlandJokerit Helsinki Jr.

2007 NHL Entry Draft

On June 22–23, 2007, the National Hockey League conducted the 2007 NHL Entry Draft held at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. In total, 35 players from the Ontario Hockey League were selected in the draft. Patrick Kane of the London Knights was the first player from the OHL to be selected, as he was taken with the first overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Below are the players selected from OHL teams at the NHL Entry Draft.[9]

RoundPlayerNationalityNHL teamHometownOHL team
11Patrick Kane (RW) United StatesChicago BlackhawksBuffalo, New YorkLondon Knights
16Sam Gagner (C) CanadaEdmonton OilersOakville, OntarioLondon Knights
19Logan Couture (C) CanadaSan Jose SharksLondon, OntarioOttawa 67's
232Brett MacLean (LW) CanadaPhoenix CoyotesPort Elgin, OntarioOshawa Generals
234Josh Godfrey (D) CanadaWashington CapitalsKingston, OntarioSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
237Stefan Legein (RW) CanadaColumbus Blue JacketsOakville, OntarioMississauga IceDogs
242Eric Tangradi (LW) United StatesAnaheim DucksPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBelleville Bulls
243P.K. Subban (D) CanadaMontreal CanadiensRexdale, OntarioBelleville Bulls
249Trevor Cann (G) CanadaColorado AvalancheOakville, OntarioPeterborough Petes
254Jeremy Smith (G) United StatesNashville PredatorsBrownstown, MichiganPlymouth Whalers
256Akim Aliu (RW) CanadaChicago BlackhawksToronto, OntarioSudbury Wolves
258Nick Spaling (C) CanadaNashville PredatorsDrayton, OntarioKitchener Rangers
259Drew Schiestel (D) CanadaBuffalo SabresHamilton, OntarioMississauga IceDogs
261Wayne Simmonds (RW) CanadaLos Angeles KingsPickering, OntarioOwen Sound Attack
362Mark Katic (D) CanadaNew York IslandersPorcupine, OntarioSarnia Sting
373Yannick Weber (D) SwitzerlandMontreal CanadiensBern, SwitzerlandKitchener Rangers
374Dale Mitchell (RW) CanadaToronto Maple LeafsMississauga, OntarioOshawa Generals
378Robert Bortuzzo (D) CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsThunder Bay, OntarioKitchener Rangers
379Nick Palmieri (RW) United StatesNew Jersey DevilsClinton, New YorkErie Otters
382Bryan Cameron (RW) CanadaLos Angeles KingsBrampton, OntarioBelleville Bulls
4111Luca Caputi (LW) CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsVaughan, OntarioMississauga IceDogs
4117Matt Halischuk (RW) CanadaNew Jersey DevilsMississauga, OntarioKitchener Rangers
5132Chris Terry (C) CanadaCarolina HurricanesBrampton, OntarioPlymouth Whalers
5141Jake Muzzin (D) CanadaLos Angeles KingsWoodstock, OntarioSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
5143Mickey Renaud (C) CanadaCalgary FlamesTecumseh, OntarioWindsor Spitfires
5149Michael Neal (LW) CanadaDallas StarsWhitby, OntarioBelleville Bulls
6156Richard Greenop (RW) CanadaChicago BlackhawksBowmanville, OntarioWindsor Spitfires
6160Anthony Peluso (D) CanadaSt. Louis BluesKing City, OntarioErie Otters
6162Brett Bellemore (D) CanadaCarolina HurricanesWindsor, OntarioPlymouth Whalers
6171Dustin Jeffrey (C) CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsCourtright, OntarioSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
6172Luke Gazdic (LW) CanadaDallas StarsToronto, OntarioErie Otters
6178Zack Torquato (C) CanadaDetroit Red WingsSault Ste. Marie, OntarioErie Otters
6180Justin Taylor (C) CanadaWashington CapitalsLondon, OntarioLondon Knights
6181Corey Syvret (D) CanadaFlorida PanthersMillgrove, OntarioGuelph Storm
7184Josh Kidd (D) CanadaLos Angeles KingsSundridge, OntarioErie Otters

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/news/?sub=&id=2340 "Checking to the Head,"
  2. Web site: :::: THE OFFICIAL OHL WEBSITE :::: . 2007-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927181725/http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/news/?sub=&id=3101 . 2007-09-27 . dead .
  3. Web site: :::: THE OFFICIAL OHL WEBSITE :::: . 2007-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927181804/http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=12993 . 2007-09-27 . dead .
  4. Web site: :::: THE OFFICIAL OHL WEBSITE :::: . 2007-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927181851/http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/news/?sub=&id=3087 . 2007-09-27 . dead .
  5. Web site: Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League . 2022-12-07 . en-CA.
  6. Web site: Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League.
  7. Web site: Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League.
  8. Web site: CHL.
  9. Web site: NHL and WHA Draft History at Hockeydb.com . 2022-12-07 . www.hockeydb.com.