Lethbridge Hurricanes

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Lethbridge Hurricanes Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Brady Block (G)	43	1981	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	161	L
	#1	Ryan Hoople (G)	47	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#35	Jason McLean (G)	45	1979	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	198	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Shane Belter (D)	47	1977	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#22	Jonathan Boh (D)	45	1979	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	-
	#3	Jeff Church (D)	45	1979	Dauphin, MB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#4	Phil Cole (D)	42	1982	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	196	L
	#20	Paul Elliott (D)	44	1980	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	216	L
	#6	Derek Holland (D)	45	1979	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#6	Brent Hope (D)	43	1981	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#6	Brandon Janes (D)	42	1982	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'9"	172	R
	#26	Dustin Kazak (D)	43	1981	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#3	Dylan Kemp (D)	45	1979	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#24	Bart Rushmer (D)	43	1981	Codette, SK, CAN	6'3"	203	L
	#2	Thomas Scantlebury (D)	44	1980	Birtle, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#10	Darren Shakotko (D)	46	1978	Banff, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#8	Craig Strain (D)	45	1979	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	196	L
	#5	Luc Theoret (D)	45	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
	#7	Evgueni Tsybouk (D)	46	1978	Chebarkul, RUS	6'0"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#23	Derrick Atkinson (LW)	43	1981	Claresholm, AB, CAN	6'4"	187	L
	#29	Scott Borders (LW)	43	1981	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#16	Joe Bouvier (RW)	47	1977	Lacombe, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#25	Jason Boyd (LW)	45	1979	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#18	Brad Cruikshank (F)	45	1979	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'9"	181	R
	#8	Eric Godard (RW)	44	1980	Vernon, BC, CAN	6'4"	225	R
	#11	Jason Hegberg (LW)	45	1979	Stettler, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#25	Curtis Huppe (RW)	45	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#27	Marek Ivan (C)	46	1978	Uherske Hradiste, CZE	6'3"	234	L
	#28	Chad Kletzel (RW)	45	1979	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#18	Vladislav Klochkov (RW)	46	1978	Novosibirsk, RUS	5'9"	198	L
	#16	Colin Kobza (RW)	44	1980	Gibbons, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	R
	#14	Charlie Mattersdorfer (F)	43	1981	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'9"	174	-
	#15	Jordan Peter (F)	44	1980	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#9	Graeme Potts (C)	45	1979	Watrous, SK, CAN	5'9"	181	R
	#16	Sean Robertson (C)	46	1978	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#6	Chad Shiel (LW)	44	1980	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'4"	243	-
	#17	Mark Smith (C)	47	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	209	L
	#12	Shaun Sutter (RW)	44	1980	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#20	Kaleb Toth (RW)	47	1977	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#27	Mike Varhaug (RW)	46	1978	Brooks, AB, CAN	6'7"	245	R
	#21	Marty Virostek (C)	45	1979	Enchant, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#22	Trevor Wasyluk (LW)	46	1978	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'4"	185	L
	#21	Shane Willis (RW)	47	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	179	R

Position: G: 3, D: 14, F: 21Av Age: 18.95 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Lethbridge Hurricanes Staff

GM/Head CoachBryan Maxwell
Asst. CoachMike Dyck
Athletic TrainerGord Watt
Strength & Conditioning CoachTrevor Hardy

Team Staff History

Lethbridge Hurricanes Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White + Navy Blue
Town: Lethbridge, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1987

1997-1998 Lethbridge Hurricanes Roster Facts

Nationalities

40 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Lethbridge Hurricanes: 2 135 GP
AHL: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: ENMAX Centre
Location: Lethbridge, AB, CAN
Capacity: 5 479
Construction Year: 1974

Lethbridge Hurricanes Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/31/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Rebels	Lethbridge Hurricanes	-	WHL
12/29/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Lethbridge Hurricanes	-	WHL
12/28/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Calgary Hitmen	4 - 1	WHL
12/16/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Medicine Hat Tigers	4 - 1	WHL
12/15/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Lethbridge Hurricanes	3 - 2	WHL

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Lethbridge Hurricanes History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	31	18	11	-	-	2	105	94	38	1.23	2	-
2023-2024	WHL	68	33	28	-	-	7	214	210	73	1.07	4	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	36	26	-	-	6	204	207	78	1.15	2	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	33	30	-	-	5	216	238	71	1.04	3	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	24	9	12	-	-	3	81	108	21	0.88	4	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	37	19	-	-	7	249	193	81	1.29	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	40	18	-	-	10	268	234	90	1.32	2	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	33	33	-	-	6	244	260	72	1	2	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	44	21	-	-	7	280	253	95	1.32	2	Conference Final loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	46	24	-	-	2	304	218	94	1.31	1	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	20	44	-	-	8	202	304	48	0.67	6	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	12	55	-	-	5	171	358	29	0.4	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	WHL	72	28	34	-	-	10	212	253	66	0.92	6	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	WHL	72	29	42	-	-	1	225	292	59	0.82	6	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	WHL	72	23	36	8	-	5	205	295	59	0.82	5	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	WHL	72	20	44	-	-	8	178	275	48	0.67	20	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	WHL	72	35	32	-	-	5	227	228	75	1.04	11	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	45	21	-	-	6	245	175	96	1.33	5	Final loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	33	34	-	-	5	254	265	71	0.99	14	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	WHL	72	27	36	-	-	9	195	250	63	0.88	16	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	39	20	12	-	1	222	162	91	1.26	5	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	27	28	10	-	7	196	203	71	0.99	15	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	WHL	72	28	39	2	-	3	236	303	61	0.85	15	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	WHL	72	33	33	6	-	0	266	247	72	1	11	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	29	35	4	-	4	200	229	66	0.92	14	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	25	38	4	-	5	220	250	59	0.82	13	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WHL	72	31	32	9	-	-	224	215	71	0.99	11	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	32	29	11	-	-	261	237	75	1.04	9	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	WHL	72	47	22	3	-	-	342	248	97	1.35	2	Champion
1995-1996	WHL	72	33	36	3	-	-	259	270	69	0.96	9	Conference QF loss

Lethbridge Hurricanes Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1996-1997	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	12	8	4	1.33	2	Final loss

Where Are They Now?

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#13	Tyden Lafournaise (F)	03/17/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	168 lbs
2	#32	Reid Soper (D)	01/19/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	174 lbs
3	#58	Leif Oaten (G)	10/03/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
4	#80	Cohen Pentney (F)	06/03/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	143 lbs
4	#84	Jake Evans (F)	09/23/2009	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	174 lbs
5	#102	Finn Kelly (D)	02/02/2009	Rimbey, AB, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
6	#124	Matteo Di Stefano (F)	02/05/2009	Port Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'0"	150 lbs
6	#132	Colt Carter (D)	07/23/2009	Drayton Valley, AB, CAN	5'8"	154 lbs
7	#146	Eric Berger (F)	02/07/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
8	#168	Tate Serfas (D)	07/02/2009	Lake Country, BC, CAN	6'0"	159 lbs
9	#190	Grady McNish (F)	03/23/2009	Rivers, MB, CAN	6'2"	170 lbs
11	#234	Dawson Spence (F)	03/20/2009	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'8"	130 lbs
13	#278	Maysen Devries (D)	08/24/2009	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	6'0"	141 lbs
14	#289	Lucas Jacobson (D)	04/24/2009	Banff, AB, CAN	6'3"	157 lbs
2023
1	#14	Dayne Beuker (F)	03/23/2008	Humboldt, SK, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
2	#23	Chase Petersen (F)	05/19/2008	Mossbank, SK, CAN	6'1"	187 lbs
2	#36	Gavin Lesiuk (F)	01/14/2008	Duncan, BC, CAN	6'4"	220 lbs
4	#73	William Scott (D)	05/03/2008	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'1"	174 lbs
4	#88	Grady Pichette (D)	12/28/2008	Okotoks, AB, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
5	#102	Brody Rotar (G)	09/20/2008	Creston, BC, CAN	6'2"	183 lbs
6	#118	Trace Langan (F)	09/04/2008	Swan River, MB, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
7	#146	Easton Daneault (F)	04/23/2008	Red Deer, AB, CAN	-	-
8	#168	Hayden Iron Shirt (F)	01/04/2008	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	-	-
9	#190	William Hogan (D)	04/04/2008	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
11	#234	Jake Brown (F)	02/06/2008	-	5'8"	154 lbs
12	#256	Theron Bensler (D)	10/16/2008	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	205 lbs
13	#278	Grady Taylor (D)	03/13/2008	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
2022
1	#11	Will Sharpe (D)	03/07/2007	Delta, BC, CAN	6'1"	194 lbs
2	#33	Kash Andresen (F)	07/20/2007	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	179 lbs
3	#48	Koen Cleaver (G)	03/28/2007	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	6'2"	198 lbs
3	#55	Carsen Adair (D)	02/14/2007	Clavet, SK, CAN	6'3"	190 lbs
6	#121	Shea Busch (F)	06/12/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
7	#147	Gage Nagel (F)	02/12/2007	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	6'0"	172 lbs
9	#187	Roghan Walker (F)	01/01/2007	Beaverlodge, AB, CAN	6'4"	205 lbs
10	#204	Zachary Larmour (D)	09/21/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	179 lbs
10	#209	Nate Crashley (F)	03/21/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
11	#231	Cole Fisher (F)	08/17/2007	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'8"	176 lbs
12	#253	Kaden Woodcox (D)	07/09/2007	West Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'3"	205 lbs
13	#275	Lucas Hvidston (F)	01/02/2007	Tisdale, SK, CAN	5'9"	174 lbs
14	#297	Rhett Vedress (D)	03/25/2006	Annaheim, SK, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs

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