1988-89 Salt Lake Golden Eagles Roster
Team Record: 56-22-4 - 116 points
in the IHL's West Division
Lost League Championship
Coach: Paul Baxter (56-22, 4 OTL)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
The Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the International Hockey League ended the 1988-89 season with a record of 56 wins and 22 losses (and 4 overtime losses) for 116 points in the IHL's West Division.
The Golden Eagles potted 369 goals and surrendered 294. Paul Ranheim scored 68 goals for Salt Lake, while Jim Johannson, Rich Chernomaz, Theoren Fleury and Peter Lappin each tallied 30 or more, too. Rich Chernomaz accounted for 68 assists. Steve Guenette earned 24 wins in front of the net for the squad, plus Wayne Cowley and Doug Dadswell added 15 or more wins, too. Steve Guenette registered a 2.72 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Paul Baxter coached the team. The 1988-89 Salt Lake Golden Eagles lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Biotti | D | April 22, 1967 | 6'4" | 196 | Waltham, MA USA | |
| Bob Bodak | L | May 28, 1961 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Randy Bucyk | C | November 9, 1962 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Marc Bureau | C | May 19, 1966 | 6'1" | 203 | R | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
| Rich Chernomaz | R | September 1, 1963 | 5'8" | 185 | R | Selkirk, MB Canada |
| Shane Churla | R | June 24, 1965 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Fernie, BC Canada |
| Doug Clarke | D | February 29, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Wayne Cowley | G | December 4, 1964 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Doug Dadswell | G | February 7, 1964 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Michael Dark | D | September 17, 1963 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Bryan Deasley | LW | November 26, 1968 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Theoren Fleury | R | June 29, 1968 | 5'6" | 182 | R | Oxbow, SK Canada |
| Brian Glynn | D | November 23, 1967 | 6'4" | 218 | L | Iserlohn, Germany |
| Kevin Grant | D | January 9, 1969 | 6'4" | 212 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Stu Grimson | L | May 20, 1965 | 6'4" | 240 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Steve Guenette | G | November 13, 1965 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Gloucester, ON Canada |
| Rick Hayward | D | February 25, 1966 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Toledo, OH USA |
| Mark Holmes | C | June 28, 1964 | 6'2" | 190 | Toronto, ON | |
| Jim Johannson | C | March 10, 1964 | 6'2" | 201 | R | Rochester, MN USA |
| Peter Lappin | R | December 31, 1965 | 5'11" | 180 | R | St. Charles, IL USA |
| Jim Leavins | D | July 28, 1960 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Dinsmore, SK Canada |
| Rick Lessard | D | January 9, 1968 | 6'2" | 206 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Stephane Matteau | L | September 2, 1969 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Ron Petronella | G | |||||
| Doug Pickell | LW | May 9, 1968 | 6'1" | 181 | L | Sherwood Park, AB Canada |
| Paul Ranheim | L | January 25, 1966 | 6'1" | 210 | R | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Dave Reierson | D | August 30, 1964 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Bashaw, AB Canada |
| Ken Sabourin | D | April 28, 1966 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Martin Simard | R | June 25, 1966 | 6'1" | 215 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Jeff Wenaas | C | September 1, 1967 | 6'0" | 185 | Eastend, SK Canada |
