1997-98 Lake Charles Ice Pirates Roster
Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL)
Team Record: 35-28 (SO: 0-6) - 76 points
in the WPHL's Eastern Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Dennis Maruk (12-12, 1 OTL)
Coach: Bob Loucks (23-16, 5 OTL)
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Attendance: 160,771, Avg. 4,593 in 35 home dates
1997-98 Lake Charles Ice Pirates StatisticsTeam Record: 35-28 (SO: 0-6) - 76 points
in the WPHL's Eastern Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Dennis Maruk (12-12, 1 OTL)
Coach: Bob Loucks (23-16, 5 OTL)
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Attendance: 160,771, Avg. 4,593 in 35 home dates
The Lake Charles Ice Pirates of the Western Professional Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 35 wins and 28 losses, with a 0-6 showing in shootouts for 76 points in the WPHL's Eastern Division.
The Ice Pirates scored 273 goals and allowed 280. Graeme Townshend netted 43 goals for Lake Charles, while John Hanson tallied 30 or more, too. Bobby Wallwork accounted for 51 assists. Mark Cavallin earned 30 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.78 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Dennis Maruk and Bob Loucks coached the team. The 1997-98 Lake Charles Ice Pirates lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Andrew | D | September 9, 1973 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Brandon, MB CAN |
| Greg Bailey | D | October 3, 1973 | 6'4" | 229 | L | Port Stanley, ON Canada |
| David Barozzino | D | January 4, 1973 | 6'2" | 203 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gene Bono | G | October 15, 1974 | 6'2" | 190 | Boston, MA USA | |
| Mark Cavallin | G | October 20, 1971 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Craig Conley | RW | October 25, 1970 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Madison Heights, MI USA |
| Ryan Connolly | D | February 16, 1976 | 6'4" | 225 | R | Pickering, ON Canada |
| Stephane Desjardins | D | June 23, 1972 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Anjou, QC Canada |
| Randy Favaro | RW | February 12, 1976 | 5'11" | 201 | R | North Delta, BC Canada |
| Paul Fioroni | F | August 7, 1976 | 6'2" | 229 | L | Calgary, AB CAN |
| Scott Galt | G | January 18, 1974 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Penetanguishene, ON Canada |
| Wade Gibson | D | September 13, 1973 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| John Hanson | RW | April 8, 1968 | 5'9" | 181 | R | Eagan, MN USA |
| Mike Henderson | LW | March 24, 1974 | 6'1" | 216 | L | Brampton, ON Canada |
| Lucas Kirsch | D | June 4, 1977 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Dustin Lattery | C | November 20, 1976 | 5'10" | 179 | L | Calgary, AB CAN |
| Lee Leslie | LW | August 15, 1972 | 6'4" | 203 | L | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Billy Lund | C | December 16, 1971 | 5'9" | 174 | L | Roseau, MN USA |
| Kevin Malgunas | RW | July 12, 1971 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Tim May | D | November 25, 1972 | 6'4" | 223 | R | Faribault, MN USA |
| Rob McCaig | D | January 5, 1972 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Innisfail, AB Canada |
| Bob Pardy | D | July 28, 1974 | 6'0" | 194 | L | St. John's, NL Canada |
| Paul Pipke | C | December 23, 1974 | 5'10" | 174 | L | White Rock, BC CAN |
| Shawn Rivers | D | January 30, 1971 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Mike Ross | D | June 7, 1967 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Roseau, MN USA |
| Steve Ross | D | November 19, 1968 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Roseau, MN USA |
| David Shute | LW | February 10, 1971 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Richfield, MN USA |
| Brad Smith | D | November 9, 1970 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Prince George, BC CAN |
| Jeff Smith | D | May 3, 1974 | 6'1" | 201 | R | Belleville, ON Canada |
| Carlos Soke | LW | January 13, 1976 | 6'3" | 216 | L | Spy Hill, SK Canada |
| Todd St. Louis | D | May 1, 1976 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Ryan Tobler | L | May 13, 1976 | 6'3" | 227 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Graeme Townshend | R | October 2, 1965 | 6'2" | 225 | R | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Randy Toye | LW | January 28, 1975 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Carr Landing, BC Canada |
| Darcy Verot | C | July 13, 1976 | 6'0" | 199 | L | Radville, SK Canada |
| Steve Vezina | G | October 25, 1975 | 5'11" | 176 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bobby Wallwork | LW | March 15, 1968 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Boston, MA USA |
