1997-98 Philadelphia Phantoms Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 47-21-10-2 - 106 points
in the AHL's Mid-Atlantic Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Bill Barber (47-21-10, 2 OTL)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 472,392, Avg. 11,810 in 40 home dates
1997-98 Philadelphia Phantoms StatisticsTeam Record: 47-21-10-2 - 106 points
in the AHL's Mid-Atlantic Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Bill Barber (47-21-10, 2 OTL)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 472,392, Avg. 11,810 in 40 home dates
The Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 47 wins and 21 losses (and 2 overtime losses) and 10 ties for 106 points in the AHL's Mid-Atlantic Division.
The Phantoms scored 314 goals, most in the league. Philadelphia gave up 249 goals. Craig Darby netted 42 goals for the team, while Paul Healey tallied 30 or more, too. Peter White contributed 78 assists. Neil Little earned 31 wins in front of the net for the squad, and Brian Boucher added 15 or more wins, too. Neil Little recorded a 2.94 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
Bill Barber coached the team. The 1997-98 Philadelphia Phantoms won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Bialowas | L | September 25, 1969 | 5'11" | 220 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Brian Boucher | G | January 2, 1977 | 6'2" | 198 | L | Woonsocket, RI USA |
| Jason Bowen | D | November 9, 1973 | 6'4" | 220 | L | Port Alice, BC Canada |
| Aris Brimanis | D | March 14, 1972 | 6'3" | 215 | R | Shaker Heights, OH USA |
| Brett Bruininks | RW | March 10, 1972 | 6'4" | 229 | R | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Garrett Burnett | L | September 23, 1975 | 6'3" | 225 | L | Coquitlam, BC Canada |
| Martin Cerven | C | March 7, 1977 | 6'4" | 198 | L | Trencin, SVK |
| Bruce Coles | LW | December 6, 1968 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Craig Darby | C | September 26, 1972 | 6'4" | 200 | R | Oneida, NY USA |
| Andy Delmore | D | December 20, 1976 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Windsor, ON Canada |
| John Druce | R | February 23, 1966 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Colin Forbes | L | February 16, 1976 | 6'3" | 215 | L | New Westminster, BC Canada |
| Paul Healey | R | March 20, 1975 | 6'2" | 198 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Jamie Heward | D | March 30, 1971 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Chris Joseph | D | September 10, 1969 | 6'3" | 212 | R | Burnaby, BC Canada |
| Jeff Lank | D | March 1, 1975 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Indian Head, SK Canada |
| Neil Little | G | December 18, 1971 | 6'1" | 193 | L | Medicine Hat, AB Canada |
| Dave MacIsaac | D | April 23, 1972 | 6'1" | 220 | L | Cambridge, MA USA |
| Mike Maneluk | R | October 1, 1973 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Shawn McCosh | C | June 5, 1969 | 6'0" | 197 | R | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Jim Montgomery | C | June 30, 1969 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Brantt Myhres | L | March 18, 1974 | 6'3" | 220 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Sean O'Brien | D/F | February 9, 1972 | L | Boston, MA USA | ||
| Andre Payette | LW | July 29, 1976 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Cornwall, ON Canada |
| Jeff Staples | D | March 4, 1975 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Kitimat, BC Canada |
| John Stevens | D | May 4, 1966 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Campbellton, NB Canada |
| Travis Van Tighem | D | March 16, 1973 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Brian Wesenberg | R | May 9, 1977 | 6'3" | 187 | R | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Peter White | C | March 15, 1969 | 5'11" | 200 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
