1996-97 Green Bay Gamblers Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 41-11-2 - 84 points
in the USHL's North Division
Lost League Championship
Coach: Don Granato (41-11, 2 OTL)
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
1996-97 Green Bay Gamblers StatisticsTeam Record: 41-11-2 - 84 points
in the USHL's North Division
Lost League Championship
Coach: Don Granato (41-11, 2 OTL)
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 41 wins and 11 losses (and 2 overtime losses) for 84 points in the USHL's North Division.
The Gamblers scored 260 goals, best in the league. Green Bay conceded 187 goals. Kevin Granato netted 41 goals for the team, while Chad Stauffacher tallied 30 or more also. Jason Cupp contributed 50 assists. Ty Conklin topped the squad with 19 wins and a team-best 3.21 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.
Don Granato coached the team. The 1996-97 Green Bay Gamblers lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacen Axelrod | C | April 29, 1976 | 5'7" | 150 | Hastings, MN USA | |
| Scott Blair | C | November 1, 1978 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| David Brien | D | 6'0" | 216 | Methuen, MA USA | ||
| Mark Christensen | C | January 13, 1977 | 5'8" | 155 | Hanson, MA USA | |
| Doug Christiansen | LW | May 23, 1978 | 6'5" | 245 | R | Milwaukee, WI |
| Ty Conklin | G | March 30, 1976 | 6'0" | 184 | L | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Brian Cummings | F | April 21, 1977 | 6'1" | 194 | L | West Roxbury, MA USA |
| Jason Cupp | C | June 10, 1976 | 6'0" | 194 | Thunder Bay, ON Canada | |
| John DeRosa | C | October 14, 1976 | 5'10" | 165 | West Haven, CT USA | |
| Mark Fontas | D | July 13, 1977 | 5'10" | 194 | Acton, MA USA | |
| Ryan Forbes | F | November 11, 1976 | 5'10" | 181 | Anoka, MN USA | |
| Matt Golden | D | April 19, 1977 | 5'8" | 174 | Rolling Meadows, IL USA | |
| Heath Gordon | LW | May 28, 1978 | 6'2" | 216 | L | Pembroke, MA USA |
| Kevin Granato | C | November 24, 1977 | 6'0" | 170 | Lisle, IL USA | |
| Patrick Gruber | C | February 8, 1977 | 5'9" | 181 | R | Appleton, WI USA |
| Ed Hill | D | October 24, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Newburyport, MA |
| Jed Holtzman | F | January 4, 1977 | 5'8" | 165 | Colorado Springs, CO USA | |
| Joe Jenke | C | November 18, 1976 | 6'0" | Brookfield, WI USA | ||
| Eliot Komar | G | September 22, 1976 | 6'0" | 160 | Seattle, WA USA | |
| Jim Kotajarvi | F | December 30, 1976 | 5'9" | 181 | R | Madison, WI USA |
| Justin Marcum | F | March 23, 1976 | 5'8" | 165 | Anchorage, WI | |
| Aaron Miskovich | C/LW | April 28, 1978 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Grand Rapids, MN USA |
| Craig Pierce | D | November 23, 1976 | 6'2" | 201 | Grand Rapids, MN USA | |
| Billy Pugliese | F | January 1, 1977 | 5'10" | 212 | Thunder Bay, ON Canada | |
| Ryan Saverine | C | January 4, 1978 | 5'8" | 170 | Waukesha, WI USA | |
| Chad Stauffacher | F | June 22, 1976 | 6'0" | 201 | Sun Prairie, WI USA | |
| Ernie Thorp | D | September 17, 1977 | 6'3" | 209 | Eau Claire, WI USA | |
| Willy Todd | LW | July 11, 1978 | 6'3" | 194 | L | Marquette, MI USA |
| Kevin Welch | F | June 15, 1977 | 5'7" | 165 | Hanson, MA USA | |
| Jim Westergaard | F | 6'2" | 216 | Sun Prairie, WI USA | ||
| Dan Zaluski | D | June 13, 1977 | 5'9" | 181 | Smithfield, RI USA | |
| Tony Zasowski | G | October 12, 1978 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Darien, IL USA |
