1996-97 Lethbridge Hurricanes Roster
Western Hockey League (WHL)
Team Record: 47-22-3 - 97 points
in the WHL's Central Division
Coach: Parry Shockey (47-22-3)
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
1996-97 Lethbridge Hurricanes StatisticsTeam Record: 47-22-3 - 97 points
in the WHL's Central Division
Coach: Parry Shockey (47-22-3)
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
The Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 47 wins and 22 losses and 3 ties for 97 points in the WHL's Central Division.
The Hurricanes scored 342 goals, best in the league. Lethbridge conceded 248 goals. Byron Ritchie netted 50 goals for the team, while Travis Brigley, Mike Josephson and Kirby Law each tallied 30 or more also. Byron Ritchie contributed 76 assists. Ryan Hoople earned 37 wins for the squad and a team-best 3.32 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Parry Shockey coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bayrack | F | September 17, 1978 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Edmonton, AB |
| Shane Belter | D | October 5, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Swift Current, SK Canada |
| Jonathan Boh | D | January 17, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Lethbridge, AB Canada | |
| Travis Brigley | L | June 16, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Coronation, AB Canada |
| David Cameron | C | April 27, 1980 | 6'1" | 174 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Matt Demarski | C | January 11, 1977 | 6'1" | 196 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Paul Elliott | D | June 2, 1980 | 6'1" | 216 | L | Surrey, BC Canada |
| Jason Hegberg | LW | January 19, 1979 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Stettler, AB Canada |
| Martin Hohenberger | LW | January 29, 1977 | 6'1" | 207 | L | Villach, AUT |
| Ryan Hoople | G | March 19, 1977 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Marek Ivan | C | November 17, 1978 | 6'3" | 234 | L | Uherske Hradiste, CZE |
| Mike Josephson | LW | June 9, 1976 | 6'0" | 201 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Andrew Kaminsky | D | September 3, 1979 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Brunkild, MB Canada |
| Dylan Kemp | D | July 22, 1979 | 6'1" | 192 | L | Prince Albert, SK CAN |
| Kirby Law | R | March 11, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | R | McCreary, MB Canada |
| Erik Lodge | D | April 8, 1980 | 6'1" | 187 | L | Innisfail, AB Canada |
| Ross Lupaschuk | D | January 19, 1981 | 6'1" | 218 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Shane Murphy | RW | 5'9" | 170 | L | Medford, MA USA | |
| Mike O'Grady | D | March 22, 1977 | 6'3" | 227 | L | Neilberg, SK Canada |
| Randy Perry | D | June 19, 1976 | 6'3" | 203 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Chris Phillips | D | March 9, 1978 | 6'3" | 216 | L | Fort McMurray, AB Canada |
| Dale Purinton | D | October 11, 1976 | 6'3" | 228 | L | Fort Wayne, IN USA |
| Byron Ritchie | C | April 24, 1977 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Burnaby, BC Canada |
| Bart Rushmer | D | August 10, 1981 | 6'3" | 203 | L | Codette, SK Canada |
| Blaine Russell | G | January 11, 1977 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Wetaskiwin, AB Canada |
| Bryce Salvador | D | February 11, 1976 | 6'2" | 222 | L | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Wes Schneider | G | 0'0" | ||||
| Richard Seeley | D | April 30, 1979 | 6'2" | 208 | L | Powell River, BC |
| Cam Severson | L | January 15, 1978 | 6'1" | 215 | L | Canora, SK Canada |
| Darren Shakotko | D | February 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Banff, AB Canada |
| Mark Smith | C | October 24, 1977 | 5'10" | 200 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Shaun Sutter | RW | June 2, 1980 | 6'1" | 181 | R | Red Deer, AB Canada |
| David Taylor | LW | April 7, 1978 | 6'0" | 196 | L | Stony Plain, AB CAN |
| Luc Theoret | D | July 30, 1979 | 6'2" | 192 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Evgeny Tsybuk | D | February 2, 1978 | 5'10" | 175 | Chebarkul, Russia | |
| Brett Virostek | LW | October 9, 1980 | 0'0" | L | Lethbridge, AB CAN | |
| Shane Willis | R | June 13, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Shane Yellowhorn | RW | July 25, 1979 | 6'1" | 176 | R | Brocket, AB CAN |
