1996-97 Rochester Mustangs Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 28-21-5 - 61 points
in the USHL's North Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Doc DelCastillo (28-21, 5 OTL)
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
1996-97 Rochester Mustangs StatisticsTeam Record: 28-21-5 - 61 points
in the USHL's North Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Doc DelCastillo (28-21, 5 OTL)
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
The Rochester Mustangs of the United States Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 28 wins and 21 losses (and 5 overtime losses) for 61 points in the USHL's North Division.
The Mustangs netted 217 goals and surrendered 193. Jeff Turner scored 32 goals for Rochester, while Ryan Wetterberg tallied 30 or more also. Jeff Turner contributed 56 assists. Dean Weasler topped the squad with 20 wins and a team-best 2.75 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Doc DelCastillo coached the team. The 1996-97 Rochester Mustangs lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Abel | C | September 14, 1979 | 6'0" | 191 | L | Rochester, MN |
| Jeff Bernard | LW | June 29, 1976 | 5'11" | 185 | Enfield, CT USA | |
| Carl Boben | F | June 10, 1977 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Hibbing, MN USA |
| John Chain | G | January 26, 1978 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Ardmore, PA USA |
| Aaron Coleman | F | Buffalo, NY USA | ||||
| Brad Fraser | D | May 17, 1979 | 6'2" | 205 | R | West Bloomfield, MI |
| Zac Gross | G | May 25, 1977 | 180 | Van Nuys, CA USA | ||
| Tony Grosso | F | November 18, 1976 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Rochester, MN USA |
| Ryan James | R | February 26, 1976 | 5'10" | 175 | Warroad, MN USA | |
| Terry Joss | G | November 7, 1978 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, MI USA |
| Brett Kallias | F | December 12, 1977 | 5'10" | 165 | Minot, ND USA | |
| Josh Lampman | D | March 19, 1977 | 6'0" | 194 | Rochester, MN USA | |
| Chris Locker | C | 5'10" | 194 | Duluth, MN USA | ||
| Kaine Martell | F | Thief River Falls, MN USA | ||||
| Corey Martinson | F | March 28, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | R | North Olmsted, OH USA |
| Scott McIlroy | RW | November 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 209 | R | Eagle River, AK USA |
| Jan Mikel | D | April 14, 1975 | 6'1" | 231 | L | Brno, CZE |
| Eric Ness | C | May 4, 1977 | 5'6" | 161 | Grand Forks, ND USA | |
| Bill Pahl | F | September 3, 1977 | 5'7" | 167 | Jamestown, ND USA | |
| John Peterman | D | September 7, 1976 | 6'0" | 194 | Madison, WI USA | |
| Mark Phenow | D | May 15, 1978 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Osseo, MN USA |
| David Scamurra | G | January 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 150 | Niagara, NY USA | |
| Shane Spears | D | 6'1" | 218 | St. Paul, MN USA | ||
| Nick Stodgell | D | August 5, 1978 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Warroad, MN USA |
| Mike Stuart | D | August 31, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Chad Theuer | C | May 9, 1977 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Clarkston, MI USA |
| Jeff Turner | C | May 22, 1976 | 5'11" | 198 | L | Saginaw, MI USA |
| Scott Turner | F | July 9, 1979 | 6'3" | 195 | Anchorage, AK USA | |
| Jay Vancik | D | June 4, 1978 | 6'2" | 214 | L | West Bloomfield, MI USA |
| Dean Weasler | G | August 26, 1978 | 5'10" | 183 | L | Rosemount, MN USA |
| Ryan Wetterberg | RW | March 11, 1977 | 5'10" | 176 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Chris Zaleski | D | August 17, 1978 | 6'0" | 207 | R | Brainerd, MN USA |
