2002-03 Plymouth Whalers Roster
Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Team Record: 43-14-9-2 - 97 points
in the OHL's West Division
Coach: Mike Vellucci (43-14-9, 2 OTL)
Location: Plymouth, Michigan
2002-03 Plymouth Whalers StatisticsTeam Record: 43-14-9-2 - 97 points
in the OHL's West Division
Coach: Mike Vellucci (43-14-9, 2 OTL)
Location: Plymouth, Michigan
The Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League ended the 2002-03 season with a record of 43 wins and 14 losses (and 2 overtime losses) and 9 ties for 97 points in the OHL's West Division.
The Whalers surrendered 174 goals, fewest in the league. Plymouth potted 259 goals. Chad LaRose scored 61 goals for the team, while Karl Stewart and Ryan Ramsay netted 30 or more as well. Chad LaRose contributed 56 assists. Paul Drew earned 29 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.49 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Mike Vellucci coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Armstrong | LW | August 9, 1982 | 6'0" | 198 | L | Orleans, ON CAN |
| Grant Buckley | D | October 23, 1983 | 6'2" | 201 | R | Richmond Hill, ON CAN |
| Martin Cizek | D | May 17, 1984 | 6'2" | 203 | L | Beroun, CZE |
| Paul Drew | G | November 20, 1983 | 5'10" | 198 | R | Merlin, ON |
| Jonas Fiedler | LW | May 29, 1984 | 6'2" | 198 | R | Jihlava, CZE |
| Jimmy Gagnon | RW | September 16, 1982 | 6'0" | 170 | Kitchener, ON CAN | |
| Cole Jarrett | D | January 4, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Nate Kiser | D | May 4, 1982 | 6'1" | 207 | L | |
| Gary Klapkowski | RW | February 13, 1985 | 5'9" | 190 | R | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Chad LaRose | R | March 27, 1982 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Fraser, MI USA |
| Mike Letizia | D | February 15, 1985 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Chicago, IL USA |
| David Liffiton | D | October 18, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Erik Lundmark | D | March 22, 1985 | 6'0" | 183 | L | Wabigon, ON CAN |
| Brent Mahon | F | April 27, 1984 | R | Kanata, ON CAN | ||
| John Mitchell | C | January 22, 1985 | 6'1" | 182 | L | Oakville, ON Canada |
| Mike Nelson | RW | January 17, 1984 | 6'0" | 165 | Stratford, ON CAN | |
| Ryan Nie | G | April 15, 1985 | 6'1" | 165 | L | Nanticoke, ON |
| Sean Pennock | D | October 20, 1985 | 6'1" | 187 | L | Sudbury, ON CAN |
| Jeff Phillips | C | June 5, 1984 | 6'0" | 225 | R | Highland, MI USA |
| Steve Phillips | C | July 18, 1985 | 5'11" | 192 | Highland, MI USA | |
| Ryan Ramsay | C | May 18, 1983 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Ajax, ON |
| Taylor Raszka | RW | October 22, 1986 | 6'2" | 185 | L | Sylvania, OH |
| Tim Sestito | L | August 28, 1984 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Rome, NY USA |
| Karl Stewart | L | June 30, 1983 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Aurora, ON Canada |
| Sean Thompson | F | January 31, 1984 | 6'0" | 163 | L | Alliston, ON CAN |
| Chris Thorburn | C | June 3, 1983 | 6'3" | 225 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Nick Vernelli | RW | January 2, 1983 | 6'1" | 187 | R | Odessa, ON CAN |
| John Vigilante | LW | May 24, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Dearborn, MI |
| Trevor Waddell | D | January 29, 1986 | 5'11" | 196 | R | Mississauga, ON CAN |
| Jeff Weber | G | September 24, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Ottawa, CANADA |
| James Wisniewski | D | February 21, 1984 | 6'0" | 207 | R | Canton, MI USA |
