2008-09 Mahoning Valley Phantoms Roster
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Team Record: 36-17-2 (SO: 0-3) - 77 points
in the NAHL's North Division
Coach: Bob Mainhardt (36-17, 2 OTL)
Location: Boardman, Ohio
2008-09 Mahoning Valley Phantoms StatisticsTeam Record: 36-17-2 (SO: 0-3) - 77 points
in the NAHL's North Division
Coach: Bob Mainhardt (36-17, 2 OTL)
Location: Boardman, Ohio
The Mahoning Valley Phantoms of the North American Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 36 wins and 17 losses (and 2 overtime losses), with a 0-3 showing in shootouts for 77 points in the NAHL's North Division.
The Phantoms scored 224 goals and surrendered 173. Brandon Saad netted 29 goals for Mahoning Valley, while Stefan Salituro accounted for 34 assists. Jordan Tibbett earned 24 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.47 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Bob Mainhardt coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Bartus | G | October 19, 1989 | 6'2" | 185 | L | St. Charles, IL |
| Josh Bussell | F | January 12, 1989 | 5'11" | 195 | Detroit, MI | |
| David Chaney | D | January 31, 1990 | 6'0" | 207 | Shelby Township, MI USA | |
| Doug Clifford | F | August 28, 1990 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Woodhaven, MI USA |
| Ryan Finnegan | F | November 15, 1989 | 6'5" | 220 | Woodbury, MN USA | |
| Cody Ganchar | F | February 25, 1991 | 5'11" | 190 | Avon Lake, OH USA | |
| Mike Gunn | D | May 11, 1992 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Livonia, MI |
| Robert Harrison | D | March 1, 1988 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Rochester Hills, MI USA |
| Erik Higby | LW | July 8, 1989 | 5'9" | 179 | L | New Braunfels, TX USA |
| Dustin Hopfner | D | November 20, 1989 | 6'4" | 220 | R | East Pointe, MI |
| John Houston | D | July 12, 1990 | 5'9" | 174 | R | Pittsburgh, PA USA |
| Nick Kenney | F | May 17, 1988 | 6'0" | 187 | Wixom, MI USA | |
| Alex Lippincott | C/LW | March 23, 1992 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Akron, OH USA |
| Christian Long | LW | November 7, 1988 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Cullen Lundholm | D | October 6, 1988 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Plymouth, MA USA |
| Brian McGinty | F | July 26, 1989 | 5'11" | 201 | L | Bethel Park, PA USA |
| Johnny Meo | F | December 4, 1988 | 5'5" | 159 | Vernon Hills, IL USA | |
| Carl Nielsen | RW | July 3, 1988 | 6'4" | 225 | R | Lorain, OH |
| Michael Pateras | F | May 19, 1991 | 5'10" | 201 | Pittsburgh, PA USA | |
| Brandon Saad | LW | October 27, 1992 | 6'1" | 202 | L | Pittsburgh, PA |
| George Saad | F | November 14, 1990 | 6'2" | 209 | R | Gibsonia, PA USA |
| Stefan Salituro | RW | June 16, 1990 | 5'10" | 183 | Willowdale, ON CAN | |
| Cole Schneider | LW | August 26, 1990 | 6'1" | 199 | L | Williamsville, NY |
| Trevor Shively | D | October 27, 1989 | 5'11" | 181 | Broadview Heights, OH USA | |
| Nick Shkreli | C | December 5, 1989 | 5'11" | 192 | Romeo, MI USA | |
| Brad Smith | F | March 28, 1991 | 5'10" | 174 | Trenton, MI USA | |
| Jordan Tibbett | G | January 6, 1990 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Indianapolis, IN USA |
| Jordy Trottier | F | November 5, 1988 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Indianapolis, IN |
| Kyle Van | D | October 7, 1989 | 6'2" | 181 | L | Mentor, OH USA |
| Kyle Verbeek | RW | October 16, 1988 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Bloomfield, MI USA |
| Kurt Washnock | F | August 8, 1989 | 5'10" | 174 | Whitney, PA USA |
