1997-98 Springfield Jr. Blues Roster
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Team Record: 42-12 (SO: 0-2) - 86 points
in the NAHL
Coach: Tony Curtale (42-12)
Location: Springfield, Illinois
1997-98 Springfield Jr. Blues StatisticsTeam Record: 42-12 (SO: 0-2) - 86 points
in the NAHL
Coach: Tony Curtale (42-12)
Location: Springfield, Illinois
The Springfield Jr. Blues of the North American Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 42 wins and 12 losses, with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 86 points in the NAHL.
The Jr. Blues led the league with 274 goals. Springfield yielded 175 goals. Raffie Kalajian scored 37 goals for the team, while Ryan Zoller and David Francis tallied 30 or more as well. David Francis and Yevgeny Dubravin each accounted for 42 assists.
Tony Curtale coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Bowers | L | September 16, 1978 | 5'8" | 180 | Madison, WI USA | |
| Matt Cardwell | D | June 9, 1977 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Eric Dicarlo | D | April 26, 1977 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Lisle, IL USA |
| Yevgeny Dubravin | C | October 13, 1977 | 6'2" | 170 | Chelyabinsk, Russia | |
| Shaun Fisher | D | June 2, 1979 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Detroit, MI |
| David Francis | C | December 1, 1978 | 6'0" | 190 | Roseville, MI USA | |
| Joe Giacalone | D | May 29, 1978 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Darien, IL USA |
| Tony Giacalone | F | July 26, 1980 | 5'8" | 170 | R | Darien, IL USA |
| Kyle Jennings | F | June 9, 1978 | 5'6" | 174 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Raffie Kalajian | F | July 27, 1978 | 5'10" | 194 | L | Duarte, CA USA |
| Russ Kelley | LW | August 29, 1977 | 6'2" | 209 | Eagle River, AK USA | |
| Jon Kretin | D | January 11, 1978 | 6'0" | 181 | L | Toledo, OH USA |
| T.J. Latorre | F | September 21, 1978 | 6'0" | 185 | Naperville, IL USA | |
| Matt Lewis | D | August 18, 1978 | 6'3" | 225 | Fairbanks, AK USA | |
| Jonathan Marsh | G | February 16, 1977 | 6'2" | 174 | R | Westminster, CO USA |
| Jamal Mason | F | April 29, 1978 | 5'10" | 209 | R | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Matt Moe | D | March 30, 1979 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Kalamazoo, MI USA |
| Jim Mroz | C | March 16, 1977 | 5'11" | 194 | R | Durand, MI USA |
| Frank Nardella | F | August 10, 1977 | 5'9" | 170 | Melrose Park, IL USA | |
| Darcy Parsons | F | August 25, 1977 | 6'0" | 183 | Darien, IL USA | |
| Matt Patterson | F | 0'0" | ||||
| Mike Porter | D | August 3, 1979 | 5'11" | 183 | Northville, MI USA | |
| Brian Rodgers | G | December 9, 1978 | 5'9" | 174 | L | Flint, MI USA |
| Brian Rogers | G | December 9, 1978 | 5'9" | 181 | Flint, MI USA | |
| Peter Rynshoven | F | June 5, 1979 | 6'2" | 201 | Fairbanks, AK USA | |
| Mike Sgroi | LW | August 14, 1978 | 6'5" | 230 | L | Toronto, ON |
| Andy Thiessen | F | 0'0" | ||||
| Nick Young | RW | April 2, 1980 | 6'5" | 201 | L | Springfield, IL USA |
| Ryan Zoller | F | June 16, 1977 | 6'2" | 207 | Dearborn Heights, MI USA |
