Utah Grizzlies 1996-1997 - Roster, Stats & more

1996-1997

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Don Beaupre (G)	62	1961	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'8"	150	L
		Les Kuntar (G)	54	1969	Elma, NY, USA	6'2"	194	L
		Mark McArthur (G)	48	1975	East York, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Tommy Söderström (G)	54	1969	Stockholm, SWE	5'9"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Rod Aldoff (D)	53	1971	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'10"	196	L
		Shawn Anderson (D)	56	1968	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Vladimir Chebaturkin (D)	48	1975	Surgut, RUS	6'3"	220	L
		Gord Dineen (D)"C"	61	1962	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
		Shannon Finn (D)	52	1972	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Jonah Harris (D)	53	1970	Hartford, CT, USA	6'1"	216	L
		Doug Houda (D)	57	1966	Blairmore, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
		Marc Hussey (D)	50	1974	Chatham, NB, CAN	6'4"	209	R
		Bernie John (D)	51	1972	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Gord Mark (D)	59	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	218	R
		Glen Mears (D/RW)	51	1972	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'3"	220	R
		Joby Messier (D)	54	1970	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Rod Miller (D)	54	1970	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Jaroslav Modrý (D)	53	1971	Ceske Budejovice, CZE	6'1"	218	L
		Tom Pederson (D)	54	1970	Bloomington, MN, USA	5'10"	187	R
		Dmitri Rodin (D)	49	1975	Tallinn, EST	6'2"	214	R
		Kurt Seher (D)	51	1973	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Jeff Sharples (D)	56	1967	Terrace, BC, CAN	5'9"	190	L
		Jeff Sirkka (D)	55	1968	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Greg Spenrath (D/F)	54	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
		Rob Zettler (D)	56	1968	Sept-Îles, QC, CAN	6'3"	198	L
FORWARDS
	#27	Derek Armstrong (C)	50	1973	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
		Brad Belland (LW)	57	1967	Belle River, ON, CAN	6'1"	187	R
		Todd Bertuzzi (RW/LW)	49	1975	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'3"	229	L
		Tyler Boucher (C)	51	1972	The Pas, MB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Andy Brickley (LW)	62	1961	Melrose, MA, USA	5'11"	201	L
		Mike Donnelly (LW)	60	1963	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	185	L
		Jim Dowd (C)	55	1968	Brick, NJ, USA	6'1"	190	R
		Patrick Dunn (RW)	61	1963	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Craig Fisher (C)	53	1970	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	181	L
		Glen Gulutzan (C)	52	1971	The Pas, MB, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Brent Hughes (LW)	58	1966	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Kelly Hurd (RW)	55	1968	Castlegar, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Yan Kaminsky (RW)	52	1971	Penza, RUS	6'0"	174	L
		Claude Lapointe (C)	55	1968	Lachine, QC, CAN	5'9"	187	L
		Gary Leeman (RW)	60	1964	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Brett Lievers (C)	52	1971	Syracuse, NY, USA	6'0"	187	R
		Dan Lupo (LW)		1972	Somerville, MA, USA	5'10"	190	L
		Jacques Mailhot (RW)	62	1961	Shawinigan, QC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
		Chris Marinucci (RW)	52	1971	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'1"	209	L
		Daniel Marois (RW)	55	1968	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	198	R
		Roger Maxwell (RW)	48	1975	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'3"	240	R
		Wayne Muir (LW)	55	1969	Sydney, NS, CAN	6'0"	220	L
		Sylvain Naud (RW)	54	1970	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'11"	201	R
		Robert Nordberg (LW)	54	1970	Boden, SWE	5'8"	176	L
		Sean O'Brien (D/F)	52	1972	Boston, MA, USA	-	-	L
		Vladimír Országh (RW)	46	1977	Banska Bystrica, SVK	5'11"	190	L
		Keith Osborne (RW)	55	1969	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	179	R
		Marc Rodgers (RW)	52	1972	Shawville, QC, CAN	5'11"	187	R
		Glenn Stewart (LW)	53	1970	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Chris Taylor (C)	52	1972	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Doug Torrel (RW)	54	1969	Hibbing, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
		Nick Vachon (C)	51	1972	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Andrei Vasilyev (C)	52	1972	Voskresensk, RUS	5'8"	181	R
		Mick Vukota (RW)	57	1966	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	225	R
		Ray Whitney (LW)	51	1972	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Chris Winnes (RW)	56	1968	Ridgefield, CT, USA	6'0"	201	R
		Ravil Yakubov (C)	53	1970	Moskva, RUS	5'10"	185	L
		Peter Zurba (LW)	49	1974	Thompson, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	R

Position: G: 2, D: 14, F: 22Av Age: 26.47 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Staff

GM/Head CoachButch Goring
Asst. CoachKevin Cheveldayoff
Asst. Equipment ManagerChris Higham
Athletic TrainerGreg Payette
Dir. of Media RelationsJean-Marc Plante
Dir. of Public RelationsJean-Marc Plante
Ex. VP of Hockey OperationsTim Mouser
Franchise OwnerDavid Elmore
Franchise OwnerDonna Tuttle
ScoutRod Davidson
VP. of Hockey OperationsKevin Cheveldayoff
VP. of Hockey OperationsButch Goring

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Captains

"C"

Gord Dineen

Team Captaincy History

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Demographics

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Utah Grizzlies Facts

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

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players
13 players
4 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Utah Grizzlies: 2 372 GP
NHL: 6 883 GP
WC: 98 GP
OG: 13 GP
SHL: 342 GP
Czechia: 19 GP
AHL: 4 297 GP
DEL: 9 GP
NL: 22 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
04/13/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Utah Grizzlies	2 - 0	ECHL
04/12/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Utah Grizzlies	4 - 3	ECHL
04/06/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Kansas City Mavericks	3 - 4	ECHL
04/05/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Kansas City Mavericks	4 - 7	ECHL
04/03/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Kansas City Mavericks	1 - 5	ECHL

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Vinny Duplessis (G)

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04/02/2024

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Connor Mayer (D)

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04/01/2024

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Max Neill (F)

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03/29/2024

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Blake Wells (F)

Joining fromAmerican International College

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03/28/2024

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Luc Salem (D)

Joining fromSt. Lawrence Univ.

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03/20/2024

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Dean Yakura (F)

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Liam Dennison (D)

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Utah Grizzlies History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Utah Grizzlies
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
Denver Grizzlies
1994-1995	IHL	81	57	18	-	-	6	339	235	120	1.48	1	Champion

Utah Grizzlies Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.45
2022-2023	View roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.36
2021-2022	View roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.67
2020-2021	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.04
2019-2020	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.00

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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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-)