2016-17 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights Roster
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Team Record: 30-25-1 (SO: 0-4) - 65 points
Finishing 4th in the NAHL's East Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Tom Kowal (30-25-1, 4 OTL)
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
2016-17 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights StatisticsTeam Record: 30-25-1 (SO: 0-4) - 65 points
Finishing 4th in the NAHL's East Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Tom Kowal (30-25-1, 4 OTL)
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights of the North American Hockey League ended the 2016-17 season with a record of 30 wins and 25 losses (and 1 overtime losses), with a 0-4 showing in shootouts for 65 points finishing fourth in the NAHL's East Division.
The Knights scored 193 goals and allowed 190. Matt Kidney netted 20 goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Paul Maust contributed 28 assists. Grant Valentine topped the squad with 20 wins and a team-best 2.8 goals against average, pacing qualifying goaltenders.
Tom Kowal coached the team. The 2016-17 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khristian Acosta | F | May 5, 1998 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Port Monmouth, NJ |
| Jesse Anderson | F | February 11, 1997 | 5'5" | 170 | L | Wasaga Beach, ON |
| Sam Antonitsch | F | January 3, 1996 | 6'1" | 196 | L | Gaaden, Austria |
| Aiden Beck | F | July 5, 1998 | 6'1" | 175 | L | Robinson, PA |
| Carson Beckette | F | January 1, 1998 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Haddonfield, NJ |
| Braden Brown | F | November 18, 1996 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Plano, TX |
| Joseph Campolieto | D | April 29, 1998 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Eynon, PA |
| Curtis Carlson | F | July 18, 1997 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Lakewood, NY |
| Paul Cimilluca | D | January 11, 1997 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Colonia, NJ |
| Adrian Danchenko | F | March 29, 1999 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Palm City, FL |
| Dorian Dawson | D | May 29, 1997 | 6'2" | 207 | L | Barrie, ON |
| Jimmy Elser | F | September 19, 1997 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Hopewell Junction, NY |
| Matteo Esposito | G | January 20, 1997 | 5'5" | 175 | R | Andover, MA |
| Thomas Farrell | D | January 18, 1999 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Lake Bluff, IL |
| Jake Fuss | F | August 5, 1998 | 6'6" | 175 | L | Fairfield, CT |
| Mike Gelatt | F | August 31, 1997 | 6'1" | 177 | R | Middletown, NJ |
| Tim Gelatt | D | January 31, 1996 | 5'11" | 201 | R | Middletown, NJ |
| Zachery Gielarowski | D | August 27, 1998 | 5'5" | 190 | R | McMurray, PA |
| Colt Hanks | G | April 22, 1998 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Grand Ledge, MI |
| George Hansen | F | September 9, 1997 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Patchogue, NY |
| Stephen Holtz | D | April 2, 1999 | 6'6" | 180 | R | White Lake, MI |
| Brendan Horgas | D | December 12, 1997 | 6'6" | 170 | L | State College, PA |
| Andrew Jackson | F | November 29, 1998 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Rochester, MI |
| Brent Jones | F | November 18, 1997 | 5'5" | 185 | L | Hartland, MI |
| Matt Kidney | F | February 19, 1997 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Middletown, NJ |
| Josh Kim | F | February 3, 1998 | 5'5" | 165 | R | Livonia, NY |
| Markuss Komuls | D | January 4, 1998 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Talsi, Latvia |
| Blake Kryska | D | January 8, 1999 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Grand Blanc, MI |
| Joey Kubachka | F | July 4, 1998 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Philadelphia, PA |
| Elijah Latimer | D | May 22, 1997 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Clifford Township, PA |
| Vince Marino | F | September 21, 1998 | 6'2" | 175 | L | Lighthouse Pt., FL |
| Paul Maust | F | June 23, 1998 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Butler, PA |
| Michael Morrissey | F | November 19, 1997 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Bethlehem, PA |
| Shane Murphy | F | April 3, 2000 | 5'5" | 175 | L | Oriskany, NY |
| Liam Murray | G | December 14, 1999 | 6'5" | 205 | L | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Jack Olmstead | F | February 6, 1998 | 5'5" | 170 | L | Troy, MI |
| Brendan Pepe | D | January 11, 1996 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Essex Fells, NJ |
| Luke Robinson | D | February 16, 2000 | 6'6" | 190 | R | Brentwood, TN |
| Reed Robinson | F | March 11, 1998 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Rockwall, TX |
| Austin Ryman | G | November 29, 2000 | 5'5" | 165 | R | Fairbanks, AK |
| Keenan Sabatini | D | January 19, 1997 | 6'3" | 189 | R | Armada, MI |
| Zach Satalino | D | March 13, 1996 | 5'10" | 190 | L | South Whitley, IN |
| Joe Schuler | F | December 10, 1996 | 6'0" | 174 | R | Webster, NY |
| Jacob Urban | G | January 1, 2000 | 6'6" | 185 | R | Plymouth, MI |
| Grant Valentine | G | January 30, 1997 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Medina, OH |
| Joey Verkerke | D | August 11, 1998 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Plymouth, MI |
| Mason Vukonich | C | June 16, 1998 | 6'1" | 185 | L |
