1997-98 Omaha Lancers Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 43-11 (SO: 0-2) - 80 points
in the USHL's South Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Mike Hastings (43-11)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
1997-98 Omaha Lancers StatisticsTeam Record: 43-11 (SO: 0-2) - 80 points
in the USHL's South Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Mike Hastings (43-11)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 43 wins and 11 losses, with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 80 points in the USHL's South Division.
The Lancers scored 221 goals and surrendered 144. Neil Breen netted 27 goals for Omaha, while Chad Theuer contributed 44 assists. Dennis Bassett topped the squad with 20 wins, and Tony Zasowski added 15 or more wins, too. Tony Zasowski recorded a 2.49 goals against average, leading regularly-used goaltenders.
Mike Hastings coached the team. The 1997-98 Omaha Lancers won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Armstrong | F | October 22, 1977 | 5'10" | 170 | L | International Falls, MN USA |
| Dennis Bassett | G | August 10, 1978 | 6'1" | 170 | R | Taber, AB Canada |
| Carl Boben | F | June 10, 1977 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Hibbing, MN USA |
| Neil Breen | F | April 3, 1978 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Spokane, WA USA |
| Jimmy Callahan | F | March 16, 1978 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Lexington, MA USA |
| Paul Caponigri | LW | April 11, 1979 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Oak Park, IL |
| Joey Culgin | D | March 21, 1977 | 6'1" | 201 | Framingham, MA USA | |
| Brent Dodginghorse | LW | February 17, 1978 | 6'0" | 196 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Chris Hartsburg | C | May 30, 1980 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Edina, MN USA |
| Neil Huewe | F | February 23, 1979 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Bemidji, MN USA |
| Brad Johnson | F | August 14, 1978 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Bemidji, MN USA |
| Drew Kriner | F | May 23, 1980 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Marcel Kuris | G | March 7, 1977 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Kosice, SVK |
| Mike Lucci | F | December 4, 1978 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Parma, OH USA |
| Nate Mauer | F | January 12, 1978 | 6'0" | 181 | L | Maplewood, MN USA |
| David Noble | D | November 11, 1978 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Cohasset, MA USA |
| Kevin O'Malley | G | December 29, 1977 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Grosse Pointe, MI USA |
| Jake Ortmeyer | D | September 20, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Omaha, NE |
| Jed Ortmeyer | R | September 3, 1978 | 6'0" | 197 | R | Omaha, NE USA |
| Chris Paradise | C | August 6, 1977 | 6'1" | 194 | St. Paul, MN USA | |
| Eric Skaug | D | December 1, 1980 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Troutdale, OR USA |
| Jamie Spencer | D | January 19, 1979 | 6'2" | 201 | R | Sylvania, OH USA |
| Kevin Spiewak | F | May 3, 1979 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Schaumburg, IL USA |
| Jeff State | D | September 17, 1979 | 6'6" | 245 | R | Buffalo, NY |
| Pete Summerfelt | F | October 5, 1978 | 6'2" | 201 | R | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Chad Theuer | C | May 9, 1977 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Clarkston, MI USA |
| Duvie Westcott | D | October 30, 1977 | 5'11" | 197 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Jami Yoder | D | September 15, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Hershey, PA USA |
| Tony Zasowski | G | October 12, 1978 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Darien, IL USA |
