Previously, the Toronto St. Michael's Majors were a junior hockey franchise from 1906 to 1962, as they ceased operations at the conclusion of the 1961–62 season.
The newest Ontario Hockey League club, the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, joined the East Division.
Note: DIV = Division; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PTS = Points; x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched division title; z = earned first round bye Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes [1] 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 [2]
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes [3] 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 [4] On June 6, 1998, the OHL conducted the 1998 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection at the Barrie Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
The Brampton Battalion held the first overall pick in the draft, and selected Jay Harrison from the Oshawa Legionaires.