1996-97 Huntsville Channel Cats Roster
Team Record: 39-24 (SO: 0-3) - 81 points
in the CHL's Eastern Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Larry Floyd (39-24, 3 OTL)
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
The Huntsville Channel Cats of the Central Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 39 wins and 24 losses, with a 0-3 showing in shootouts for 81 points in the CHL's Eastern Division.
The Channel Cats scored 311 goals, best in the league. Huntsville conceded 297 goals. Tony Frenette netted 41 goals for the team, while Igor Bonderev, Mike Degurse and Alex Kholomeyev each tallied 30 or more also. Alex Kholomeyev accounted for 58 assists. Troy Seibel earned 28 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 4.12 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Larry Floyd coached the team. The 1996-97 Huntsville Channel Cats lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Berrington | F | January 24, 1975 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Igor Bonderev | D | February 9, 1974 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Riga, Latvia |
| Dan Carter | LW | June 25, 1972 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Mt. Clemens, MI USA |
| Phil Daigle | C | December 21, 1969 | 5'7" | 181 | L | Bathurst, NB Canada |
| Mike Degurse | LW | October 4, 1974 | 6'2" | 220 | L | Amajinnang, ON Canada |
| Todd Dougherty | D | February 17, 1971 | 6'0" | 216 | R | Alburg, VT USA |
| Jonathan Dubois | C | August 3, 1974 | 5'9" | 181 | R | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Sam Fields | D | August 31, 1976 | 6'3" | 216 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Jeff Frankel | D | May 9, 1974 | 6'0" | 182 | L | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Tony Frenette | RW | January 20, 1973 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Mike Gamble | C | August 17, 1975 | 5'9" | 174 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Chris George | RW | December 3, 1971 | 5'10" | 192 | R | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| John Gibson | D | September 30, 1970 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Kingston, ON 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 |
| Greg Lovell | September 1, 1975 | Cres, ONT Canada | ||||
| Donald MacPherson | D | March 29, 1973 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Fredericton, NB Canada |
| Max Middendorf | R | August 18, 1967 | 6'4" | 210 | R | Syracuse, NY USA |
| Tom Moulton | D | March 28, 1970 | 6'1" | 205 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Greg Murray | L | October 25, 1967 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Dublin, ON |
| Derek Puppa | G | February 18, 1972 | 5'9" | 174 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON CAN |
| Shawn Randall | RW | November 13, 1972 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Montrose, MI USA |
| Jamie Salera | C | August 10, 1973 | 5'7" | 165 | Providence, RI USA | |
| Troy Seibel | G | June 16, 1970 | 6'2" | 198 | L | Drumheller, AB Canada |
| Gatis Tseplis | L | May 1, 1971 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Riga, Latvia |
| Wade Tulk | LW | September 23, 1971 | 5'9" | 190 | L | St. Catharines, ON CAN |
| Marc Vachon | D | October 5, 1965 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Trenton, ON Canada |
