1997-98 Fresno Fighting Falcons Roster
West Coast Hockey League (WCHL)
Team Record: 33-29 (SO: 0-2) - 68 points
in the WCHL's South Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Guy Gadowsky (33-29, 2 OTL)
Location: Fresno, California
Attendance: 83,079, Avg. 2,596 in 32 home dates
1997-98 Fresno Fighting Falcons StatisticsTeam Record: 33-29 (SO: 0-2) - 68 points
in the WCHL's South Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Guy Gadowsky (33-29, 2 OTL)
Location: Fresno, California
Attendance: 83,079, Avg. 2,596 in 32 home dates
The Fresno Fighting Falcons of the West Coast Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 33 wins and 29 losses, with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 68 points in the WCHL's South Division.
The Fighting Falcons scored 273 goals and allowed 262. Craig Lyons netted 33 goals for Fresno and contributed 59 assists. Jeff Ferguson earned 28 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.81 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Guy Gadowsky coached the team. The 1997-98 Fresno Fighting Falcons lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Austin | D | January 12, 1975 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Craig Chapman | C | February 12, 1971 | 5'10" | 187 | R | Williams Lake, BC Canada |
| Chris Clancy | LW | November 28, 1972 | 6'3" | 194 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Clint Collins | RW | August 5, 1974 | 6'0" | 192 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Jeff Ferguson | G | July 23, 1969 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Calgary, AB |
| Shayne Green | C | August 13, 1971 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Quesnel, BC Canada |
| Brad Haelzle | RW | January 5, 1970 | 6'0" | 181 | L | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Doug Johnson | D | February 21, 1976 | 6'2" | 194 | L | Swift Current, SK Canada |
| Jay Johnson | RW | January 18, 1967 | 5'11" | 220 | R | Omaha, NE USA |
| Jason Knox | D | April 10, 1971 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Williams Lake, BC Canada |
| Mark Kuntz | LW | February 24, 1968 | 6'0" | 201 | L | Medicine Hat, AB Canada |
| Jason Lowe | RW | July 12, 1971 | 5'11" | 174 | Thompson, MB Canada | |
| Corey Lyons | F | June 13, 1970 | 5'11" | 207 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Craig Lyons | RW | December 25, 1972 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Doug Marsden | F/D | November 13, 1964 | 5'11" | 183 | L | |
| Mike Mathers | LW | June 20, 1972 | 6'0" | 201 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Jeff McArthur | D | July 27, 1976 | 6'1" | 216 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Blaine Moore | C | October 8, 1969 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Kitimat, BC Canada |
| Chris Nelson | D | February 12, 1969 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Mike Rees | C | August 4, 1973 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Calgary, ALTA Canada |
| Ken Richardson | F | January 11, 1973 | 6'0" | 220 | L | Peace River, AB Canada |
| Chris Rowland | RW | March 30, 1971 | 6'1" | 194 | R | Sylvan Lake, AB Canada |
| Brandy Semchuk | R | September 22, 1971 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Mitch Shawara | RW | February 18, 1976 | 6'1" | 205 | R | McBride, BC Canada |
| Todd Shestok | G | August 28, 1974 | 5'9" | 161 | Westford, MA USA | |
| Shawn Snesar | D | March 23, 1969 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Greg Spenrath | D/F | September 27, 1969 | 6'3" | 225 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Dan West | R | June 16, 1976 | 6'0" | 197 | R | Oakwood, ON |
| Bob Wilkie | D | February 11, 1969 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
