Utah Grizzlies

ECHL

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Philippe DeRouville (G)	50	1974	Victoriaville, QC, CAN	185	89	L
		Éric Fichaud (G)	49	1975	Anjou, QC, CAN	178	78	L
		Wade Flaherty (G)	56	1968	Terrace, BC, CAN	182	87	L
		Scott LaGrand (G)	54	1970	Potsdam, NY, USA	183	77	R
		Mark McArthur (G)	49	1975	East York, ON, CAN	181	86	L
		Alain Morissette (G)Loan	55	1969	Rimouski, QC, CAN	178	76	L
		Tim Mouser (G)	66	1958	Decatur, IL, USA	175	79	L
		Jamie Ram (G)	53	1971	Scarborough, ON, CAN	182	80	L
		Lee Schill (G)	53	1971	Vancouver, BC, CAN	183	84	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Brian Curran (D)	61	1963	Toronto, ON, CAN	196	98	L
		Gord Dineen (D)"C"	62	1962	Toronto, ON, CAN	183	89	R
		Mark Hilton (D)	55	1969	Toronto, ON, CAN	185	91	L
		Brett Larson (D)	52	1972	Duluth, MN, USA	178	85	R
		Jeff Libby (D)	50	1974	Waterville, ME, USA	191	98	L
		Taj Melson (D)	50	1974	Plymouth, MN, USA	175	73	L
		Tom Menicci (D)	53	1971	Westford, MA, USA	183	93	R
		Brad Miller (D)	55	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	193	103	L
		Rod Miller (D)	54	1970	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	185	93	L
		Jaroslav Modrý (D)	53	1971	Ceske Budejovice, CZE	185	99	L
		Yevgeni Namestnikov (D)	53	1971	Sarov, RUS	179	87	R
		Bob Needham (D)	50	1974	Quesnel, BC, CAN	185	91	-
		Jeff Sharples (D)	57	1967	Terrace, BC, CAN	175	86	L
		Greg Spenrath (D/F)	55	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	190	102	L
		Jan Vopat (D)	51	1973	Most, CZE	180	94	L
FORWARDS
	#11	Niklas Andersson (LW)	53	1971	Kungälv, SWE	176	80	L
		Geoff Bumstead (RW)	52	1972	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	178	100	R
		Darren Dougan (C)	52	1972	Azilda, ON, CAN	180	88	L
		Tony Horacek (LW)	57	1967	Vancouver, BC, CAN	193	95	L
		Fred Knipscheer (C)	55	1969	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	180	84	L
		Mark Lawrence (RW)	52	1972	Burlington, ON, CAN	190	95	R
		John LeBlanc (RW/LW)	60	1964	Campbellton, NB, CAN	185	86	L
		Darcy Loewen (LW)	55	1969	Calgary, AB, CAN	178	84	L
		Craig Lyons (RW)	51	1972	Calgary, AB, CAN	186	88	L
		Kip Miller (LW)	55	1969	Lansing, MI, USA	181	86	L
		Sylvain Naud (RW)	54	1970	LaSalle, QC, CAN	180	91	R
		Sean O'Brien (D/F)	52	1972	Boston, MA, USA	-	-	L
		Vladimír Országh (RW)	47	1977	Banska Bystrica, SVK	180	86	L
		Daniel Paradis (LW)	52	1972	Saguenay, QC, CAN	188	90	L
		Rastislav Pavlikovský (C)	47	1977	Ilava, SVK	180	90	L
		Dan Plante (RW)	53	1971	Hayward, WI, USA	181	86	R
		Tyler Prosofsky (RW/C)	48	1976	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	185	95	L
		Alain Savage (LW)	50	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	170	86	L
		Jason Shmyr (LW)	49	1975	Fairview, AB, CAN	193	100	L
		Carlos Soke (LW)	48	1976	Spy Hill, SK, CAN	191	98	L
		Jim Storm (LW)	53	1971	Milford, MI, USA	188	91	L
		Lee Svangstu (RW)	48	1976	Crosby, ND, USA	195	109	L
		Chris Taylor (C)	52	1972	Stratford, ON, CAN	182	90	L
		Jamie Thompson (LW)	50	1974	Framingham, MA, USA	183	85	L
		Ryan Tobler (LW)	48	1976	Calgary, AB, CAN	191	102	L
		Graeme Townshend (RW)	59	1965	Kingston, JAM	188	102	R
		Rhett Trombley (RW)	50	1974	New Westminster, BC, CAN	190	102	R
		Jason Welch (C)	51	1973	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	180	85	-
		Brad Wingfield (RW)	49	1975	Gibsons, BC, CAN	183	98	L
		Peter Zurba (LW)	50	1974	Thompson, MB, CAN	180	84	R

Position: G: 7, D: 12, F: 14Av Age: 27.30 yearsAv Ht: 182.69 cmAv Wt: 88.78 kgCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Staff

GM/Head CoachButch Goring
Player-Asst. CoachTony Horacek
Asst. General ManagerTony Horacek
Asst. GM/Asst. CoachBob Bourne
Athletic TrainerGreg Payette
BroadcasterIan Furness
Dir. of BroadcastingSteve Harms
Dir. of Media RelationsSteve Harms
Franchise OwnerDavid Elmore
Franchise OwnerDonna Tuttle
Head Equipment ManagerLarry Ness
PresidentTim Mouser
VP. of Hockey OperationsButch Goring

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Captains

"C"

Gord Dineen

Team Captaincy History

Utah Grizzlies Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Green + White + Black + Copper
Town: West Valley City, UT, USA Map
Founded: 1994

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
14 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Utah Grizzlies: 2 482 GP
NHL: 2 463 GP
WC: 49 GP
OG: 8 GP
SHL: 60 GP
Czechia: 102 GP
AHL: 3 261 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Colorado Eagles (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Maverik Center
Location: West Valley City, UT, USA
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 1997

Utah Grizzlies Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
29/12/2024 02:10 UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	-	ECHL
28/12/2024 02:10 UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	-	ECHL
22/12/2024 02:10 UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Tahoe Knight Monsters	6 - 4	ECHL
21/12/2024 02:10 UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Tahoe Knight Monsters	6 - 3	ECHL
19/12/2024 02:10 UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Tahoe Knight Monsters	6 - 7 (OT 60:53)	ECHL

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Utah Grizzlies History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	ECHL	26	7	16	-	-	3	78	122	17	0.65	8	-
2023-2024	ECHL	72	31	36	-	-	5	227	264	67	0.93	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	35	33	-	-	4	230	259	74	1.03	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	42	27	-	-	3	240	225	87	1.21	1	Conference Final loss
2020-2021	ECHL	72	35	26	-	-	11	207	219	81	1.13	4	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	ECHL	62	34	17	-	-	11	207	164	79	1.27	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	37	26	-	-	9	232	218	83	1.15	3	Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	28	29	-	-	15	230	256	71	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	ECHL	72	36	29	-	-	7	225	240	79	1.1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	39	27	-	-	6	223	206	84	1.17	3	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	37	27	-	-	8	213	219	82	1.14	4	Division Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	71	38	24	-	-	9	187	173	85	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	29	30	-	-	13	217	277	71	0.99	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	33	33	-	-	6	183	223	72	1	3	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	33	32	-	-	7	189	227	73	1.01	3	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	34	29	-	-	9	260	253	77	1.07	3	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	ECHL	72	28	28	-	-	16	220	246	72	1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	32	30	-	-	10	239	259	74	1.03	4	Conference Final loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	22	42	-	-	8	184	294	52	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	ECHL	72	36	30	-	-	6	235	236	78	1.08	4	Division Semifinal loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	23	50	-	-	7	156	265	53	0.66	7	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	AHL	80	27	42	6	-	5	162	230	65	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	AHL	80	37	34	4	-	5	227	243	83	1.04	5	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	40	29	6	-	5	240	225	91	1.14	3	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	IHL	82	38	36	-	-	8	208	220	84	1.02	4	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	IHL	82	45	25	-	-	12	265	220	102	1.24	2	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	39	34	-	-	9	244	254	87	1.06	7	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	IHL	82	47	27	-	-	8	276	234	102	1.24	4	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	43	33	-	-	6	259	254	92	1.12	4	Conference SF loss
1995-1996	IHL	82	49	29	-	-	4	291	232	102	1.24	2	Champion

Utah Grizzlies Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Games Played

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Affiliation History:

-New York Islanders (1995-1998)

-Los Angeles Kings (1997-1998)

-Independent (1998-2000)

-Dallas Stars (2000-2004)

-Montreal Canadiens (2002-2003)

-Tampa Bay Lightning (2003-2004)

-Phoenix Coyotes (2004-2005)

-Independent (2005-2007)

-New York Islanders (2007-2010)

-Calgary Flames (2009-2013)

-Anaheim Ducks (2013-)

Team History:

-Team relocated from Denver, Co and team renamed from Denver Grizzlies to Utah Grizzlies (1995) -IHL (1995-2001)

-AHL (2001-2005)

-ECHL (2005-)

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