1997-98 Columbus Cottonmouths Roster
Team Record: 51-13 (SO: 0-6) - 108 points
in the CHL's Eastern Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Bruce Garber (51-13, 6 OTL)
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Attendance: 163,806, Avg. 4,680 in 35 home dates
The Columbus Cottonmouths of the Central Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 51 wins and 13 losses, with a 0-6 showing in shootouts for 108 points in the CHL's Eastern Division.
The Cottonmouths scored 341 goals, best in the league. Columbus gave up 219 goals, the lowest total in the circuit. Chris Bergeron netted 65 goals for the team, while Marcel Richard, Olaf Kjenstad and Randy Murphy each tallied 30 or more also. Olaf Kjenstad contributed 70 assists. Frankie Ouellette earned 26 wins in front of the net for the squad, plus Greg Taylor added 15 or more wins, too. Frankie Ouellette earned a 2.97 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Bruce Garber coached the team. The 1997-98 Columbus Cottonmouths won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Bechard | LW | March 30, 1969 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Chris Bergeron | C | November 28, 1970 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Wallaceburg, ON Canada |
| Marty Diamond | RW | December 19, 1971 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Holly, MI USA |
| Claude Fillion | D | July 9, 1974 | 6'3" | 207 | L | Baie-Saint-Paul, QC Canada |
| Eric Germain | D | June 26, 1966 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Kevin Hastings | LW | August 31, 1972 | 6'2" | 198 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Brian Idalski | D | January 23, 1971 | 6'2" | 194 | L | Warren, MI USA |
| Dan Jackson | G | |||||
| Trevor Jobe | C | May 14, 1967 | 6'2" | 229 | L | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Mick Kempffer | D | April 17, 1970 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Duluth, MN USA |
| Olaf Kjenstad | LW | June 15, 1973 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Kamloops, BC Canada |
| Doug Mann | F | July 4, 1973 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Rexdale, ON Canada |
| Grady Manson | C | May 26, 1975 | 5'9" | 174 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Derek Marchand | F | December 16, 1971 | 6'2" | 201 | L | Mantunuck, RI USA |
| Bobby Marshall | D | April 11, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | L | North York, ON |
| Mike Martens | C | March 5, 1968 | 6'0" | 187 | R | Morris, MB Canada |
| Randy Murphy | C | July 25, 1972 | 5'7" | 165 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Frankie Ouellette | G | April 16, 1970 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Victoriaville, QUE Canada |
| Kevin Plager | RW | April 27, 1971 | 6'1" | 209 | R | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Brad Prefontaine | D | July 27, 1972 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Camrose, AB Canada |
| Marcel Richard | RW | May 21, 1969 | 6'0" | 198 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Peter Romeo | RW | June 25, 1971 | 6'3" | 209 | R | Ancaster, ON Canada |
| John Sicinski | C | April 15, 1974 | 5'9" | 174 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Nick Sinerate | LW | January 18, 1975 | 6'3" | 209 | L | Northborough, MA USA |
| Greg Taylor | G | November 5, 1973 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Sherwood Park, AB Canada |
| Steven Toll | RW | June 16, 1974 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Thorold, ON Canada |
| David Wainwright | D | January 17, 1974 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Westwood, MA USA |
| Tom Wilson | D | October 14, 1973 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
