1996-97 Waco Wizards Roster
Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL)
Team Record: 30-30 (SO: 0-4) - 64 points
in the WPHL
Coach: Brad Buetow (23-23, 4 OTL)
Coach: Rob Schriner (7-7)
Location: Waco, Texas
Attendance: 101,152, Avg. 3,161 in 32 home dates
1996-97 Waco Wizards StatisticsTeam Record: 30-30 (SO: 0-4) - 64 points
in the WPHL
Coach: Brad Buetow (23-23, 4 OTL)
Coach: Rob Schriner (7-7)
Location: Waco, Texas
Attendance: 101,152, Avg. 3,161 in 32 home dates
The Waco Wizards of the Western Professional Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 30 wins and 30 losses, with a 0-4 showing in shootouts for 64 points in the WPHL.
The Wizards scored 220 goals, worst in the league and gave up 249. Jamie Dunn netted 27 goals for Waco, and Jamie Hearn contributed 39 assists. Bill Pye topped the squad with 22 wins and a team-best 3.64 goals against average, best among regularly-used goaltenders.
Brad Buetow and Rob Schriner coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Anderson | D | January 31, 1971 | 5'11" | 205 | R | Georgetown, ON Canada |
| Chad Antonishyn | D | May 25, 1974 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Ron Aubrey | LW | September 27, 1966 | 6'4" | 229 | L | Portland, ME USA |
| Jeremy Baker | R | January 27, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Dover, NH USA |
| Griff Brackett | LW | June 13, 1974 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Harwich, MA USA |
| Sean Brady | C | June 14, 1973 | 6'3" | 201 | L | Napanee, ON Canada |
| Derek Clancey | C | April 16, 1969 | 5'10" | 181 | L | St. John's, NL Canada |
| Stephane Desjardins | D | June 23, 1972 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Anjou, QC Canada |
| Dave Dubuc | D | 5'10" | 177 | Plymouth, MI | ||
| Jamie Dunn | RW | November 28, 1972 | 6'5" | 201 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Chris Economou | G | April 14, 1970 | 5'7" | 190 | L | Buffalo, NY USA |
| Mike Evans | C | May 16, 1972 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Brooks, AB Canada |
| Mike Figliomeni | LW | May 3, 1972 | 5'5" | 154 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Chris Gotziaman | RW | November 29, 1971 | 6'3" | 201 | R | Roseau, MN USA |
| Tim Green | D | June 25, 1969 | 5'9" | 185 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Nathan Grobins | G | June 6, 1972 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Houston, BC Canada |
| Jeff Guay | D | February 9, 1972 | 5'9" | 187 | L | Lewiston, ME USA |
| Sergei Gudzik | F | December 8, 1973 | 5'9" | 198 | L | Kiev, Ukraine |
| Rob Hartnell | RW | November 18, 1972 | 5'9" | 179 | L | Rocky Mountain House, AB Canada |
| Jamie Hearn | D | February 23, 1971 | 6'1" | 216 | R | Quesnel, BC Canada |
| Jason Helbing | RW | March 29, 1974 | 5'8" | 172 | R | Beaver Dam, WI USA |
| Shane Henry | C/LW | March 15, 1970 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Mark Hilton | D | February 9, 1969 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Toronto, ON CAN |
| Jason Hitchings | LW | February 5, 1975 | L | Asquith, SK CAN | ||
| 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 |
| Alex Kholomeyev | C | March 23, 1969 | 6'0" | 190 | L | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Chris Kostopoulos | F | July 24, 1973 | 6'1" | 201 | R | Mississauga, ON CAN |
| Christian Labonte | C | April 2, 1975 | 5'11" | 203 | L | Asbestos, QC Canada |
| Chris MacDonald | RW | March 17, 1971 | 6'4" | 209 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Darrin MacKay | LW | February 4, 1970 | 5'10" | 183 | L | Yorkton, SK Canada |
| Dave Matthews | ||||||
| Paul McInnis | LW | November 3, 1969 | 6'1" | 216 | L | Burlington, ON Canada |
| Alain Morissette | G | August 26, 1969 | 5'10" | 168 | L | Rimouski, QC Canada |
| Chris O'Rourke | D | January 6, 1971 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Sherwood Park, AB Canada |
| Tom O'Rourke | F | February 23, 1970 | 5'11" | 185 | Sherwood Park, AB Canada | |
| Jon Olofson | D | March 1, 1972 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Denver, CO USA |
| Chris Peach | LW | May 18, 1972 | 5'10" | 179 | L | St. John's, NL Canada |
| David Piirto | D | August 26, 1971 | 6'3" | 229 | L | Richmond Hill, ON Canada |
| Jim Popa | D | August 27, 1972 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Massillon, OH USA |
| Bill Pye | G | April 4, 1969 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Royal Oak, MI USA |
| Dan Rublein | D | August 7, 1973 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Marquette, MI USA |
| Rob Schriner | F | January 24, 1969 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Colonsay, SK |
| David Shute | LW | February 10, 1971 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Richfield, MN USA |
| Kevin Spero | R | February 20, 1973 | 6'1" | 210 | Prescott, ONT Canada | |
| David Struch | C | February 11, 1971 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Quinten Van Horlick | RW | March 13, 1975 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Kamloops, BC CAN |
| Boris Vincze | D | October 3, 1973 | 5'9" | 183 | R | Zilina, SVK |
| Kevin Young | L | April 24, 1976 | 5'11" | 160 | Alexandria, IN USA |
