2008-09 Oklahoma City Blazers Roster
Team Record: 39-18-5 (SO: 0-2) - 85 points
in the CHL's Northeast Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Doug Sauter (39-18, 7 OTL)
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Attendance: 208,264, Avg. 6,508 in 32 home dates
The Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 39 wins and 18 losses (and 5 overtime losses), with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 85 points in the CHL's Northeast Division.
The Blazers paced the circuit with just 158 goals allowed. Oklahoma City scored 202 goals. Bill Vandermeer netted 30 goals for the team, and Chad Hinz recorded 36 assists. Doug Groenestege earned 24 wins in front of the net for the squad, while Andy Franck added 15 or more wins, too. Doug Groenestege registered a 2.1 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Doug Sauter coached the team. The 2008-09 Oklahoma City Blazers lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Bauman | D | December 17, 1979 | 6'2" | 201 | L | Hanover, ON CAN |
| Cam Doull | RW | April 19, 1982 | 6'1" | 194 | Marwayne, AB CAN | |
| Tyler Fleck | D | January 20, 1979 | 5'10" | 209 | L | Carlyle, SK Canada |
| Andy Franck | G | July 4, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Lakewood, OH |
| Brennen Francon | C | June 20, 1985 | 6'0" | 181 | R | Red Deer, AB CAN |
| Robin Gomez | LW | October 15, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Prince Rupert, BC |
| Doug Groenestege | G | January 11, 1984 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Stratford, ON |
| Tyler Harder | D | June 14, 1986 | 6'2" | 209 | R | Steinbach, MB CAN |
| Matt Harris | D | October 31, 1984 | 6'1" | 201 | R | Toronto, ON CAN |
| Chad Hinz | C | March 21, 1979 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| D.J. Jelitto | LW | June 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 215 | L | West Valley City, UT |
| Simon Lambert | LW | July 29, 1983 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Ste.-Therese, Que |
| Reagan Leslie | D | May 2, 1983 | 5'7" | 185 | L | Lampman, SK |
| Jeff MacDermid | C | March 1, 1984 | 5'10" | 160 | R | Sauble Beach, ON |
| Oriel McHugh | D | June 1, 1981 | 6'3" | 214 | St-Laurent, QC CAN | |
| Jason Murfitt | C | April 22, 1983 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Ottawa, ON CAN |
| Brian Passmore | C | April 27, 1980 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Mississauga, ON |
| Josh Patterson | LW | January 22, 1983 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Kemptville, ON CAN |
| Eric Przepiorka | LW | April 25, 1981 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Grosse Pointe, MI |
| Justin Sawyer | D | October 18, 1985 | 6'3" | 236 | L | Oshawa, ON |
| Jason Seerey | D | September 25, 1985 | 6'0" | 201 | Nipawin, SK Canada | |
| Marty Standish | RW | July 10, 1978 | 5'7" | 165 | R | Kelvington, SK Canada |
| Bill Vandermeer | C | May 3, 1984 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Caroline, AB Canada |
| Ted Vandermeer | LW | May 22, 1986 | 6'0" | 176 | L | Caroline, AB CAN |
| Avery Wilson | F | November 6, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Marquette, MI |
