1996-97 Central Texas Stampede Roster
Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL)
Team Record: 35-27 (SO: 0-2) - 72 points
in the WPHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Bob Bourne (35-27, 2 OTL)
Location: Belton, Texas
Attendance: 126,976, Avg. 3,968 in 32 home dates
1996-97 Central Texas Stampede StatisticsTeam Record: 35-27 (SO: 0-2) - 72 points
in the WPHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Bob Bourne (35-27, 2 OTL)
Location: Belton, Texas
Attendance: 126,976, Avg. 3,968 in 32 home dates
The Central Texas Stampede of the Western Professional Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 35 wins and 27 losses, with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 72 points in the WPHL.
The Stampede topped the circuit with just 229 goals allowed. Central Texas scored 243 goals. Troy Frederick netted 35 goals for the team, and Doug Smith tallied 30 or more, too. Troy Kennedy contributed 50 assists. Daniel Berthiaume recorded 30 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.38 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Bob Bourne coached the team. The 1996-97 Central Texas Stampede lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Antonishyn | D | May 25, 1974 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Jeff Beaudin | LW | January 26, 1966 | 6'2" | 220 | L | St. Eustache, MB Canada |
| Daniel Berthiaume | G | January 26, 1966 | 5'9" | 155 | L | Longueuil, QC Canada |
| Matt Brenner | D | January 19, 1973 | 5'11" | 225 | R | Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| Grant Chorney | RW | January 3, 1970 | 6'3" | 229 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Jason Clarke | RW | February 28, 1973 | 6'0" | 231 | R | Cobourg, ON Canada |
| Jason Collins | C | July 7, 1974 | 5'11" | 174 | R | Devon, AB CAN |
| Brent Convery | G | January 10, 1972 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Stephane Desjardins | D | June 23, 1972 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Anjou, QC Canada |
| Aaron Dobrescu | D | May 9, 1975 | 5'11" | 201 | R | Moose Jaw, SK CAN |
| Troy Frederick | LW | April 4, 1969 | 6'5" | 236 | L | Virden, MB Canada |
| Scott Galt | G | January 18, 1974 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Penetanguishene, ON Canada |
| Dave Gregory | D | May 1, 1967 | 5'11" | 209 | R | Woodstock, ON Canada |
| Jeff Guay | D | February 9, 1972 | 5'9" | 187 | L | Lewiston, ME USA |
| Dwayne Gylywoychuk | D | June 27, 1973 | 6'3" | 225 | L | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Rob Hrytsak | C | August 11, 1965 | 5'11" | 179 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Travis Hulse | D | December 15, 1970 | 6'2" | 201 | L | Calgary, AB CAN |
| Troy Kennedy | LW | March 12, 1968 | 5'11" | 201 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Dean Kolstad | D | June 16, 1968 | 6'6" | 220 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Patrick Lampron | D | January 4, 1974 | 6'1" | 187 | L | Cap-de-la-Madeleine, QC Canada |
| Chris MacDonald | RW | March 17, 1971 | 6'4" | 209 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Jacques Mailhot | R | December 5, 1961 | 6'2" | 208 | L | Shawnigan, QC Canada |
| Don McGrath | D | January 1, 1967 | 6'3" | 216 | R | Tracadie-Sheila, NB Canada |
| Billy McLeod | G | February 7, 1965 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Brandon, MB CAN |
| Pat Meehan | C | July 29, 1973 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Roy Mitchell | D | March 14, 1969 | 6'1" | 199 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Greg Mulford | LW | March 7, 1971 | 5'9" | 174 | L | Houston, TX USA |
| Jay Neal | RW | June 3, 1970 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Jim Peters | D | June 11, 1969 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Barrie, ON CAN |
| Herb Raglan | R | August 5, 1967 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Darren Ritchie | RW | March 10, 1974 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Minnedosa, MB Canada |
| Layne Roland | RW | February 6, 1974 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Vernon, BC Canada |
| Curtis Sayler | RW | March 30, 1975 | 5'11" | 201 | R | Two Hills, AB CAN |
| Doug Smith | LW | March 5, 1970 | 5'9" | 181 | R | East Lansing, MI USA |
| Jason Taylor | LW | July 19, 1967 | 5'10" | 179 | L | Oak Lake, MB Canada |
| Randy Toye | LW | January 28, 1975 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Carr Landing, BC Canada |
| Brad Wingfield | RW | June 24, 1975 | 6'0" | 216 | L | Gibsons, BC Canada |
| Peter Zurba | LW | November 15, 1974 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Thompson, MB Canada |
