2002-03 Grand Rapids Griffins Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 48-22-8-2 - 106 points
in the AHL's Central Division
Lost in 3rd Round
Coach: Danton Cole (48-22-8, 2 OTL)
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Attendance: 288,628, Avg. 7,216 in 40 home dates
2002-03 Grand Rapids Griffins StatisticsTeam Record: 48-22-8-2 - 106 points
in the AHL's Central Division
Lost in 3rd Round
Coach: Danton Cole (48-22-8, 2 OTL)
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Attendance: 288,628, Avg. 7,216 in 40 home dates
The Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League ended the 2002-03 season with a record of 48 wins and 22 losses (and 2 overtime losses) and 8 ties for 106 points in the AHL's Central Division.
The Griffins led the circuit with just 177 goals allowed. Grand Rapids scored 240 goals. Mark Mowers netted 34 goals for the team, while Michel Picard tallied 30 or more, too. Michel Picard contributed 52 assists. Marc Lamothe earned 33 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.13 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
Danton Cole coached the team. The 2002-03 Grand Rapids Griffins lost in the in 3rd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Adams | L | March 20, 1977 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Fort St. James, BC Canada |
| Chad Alban | G | April 27, 1976 | 5'9" | 165 | R | Kalamazoo, MI USA |
| Sean Avery | C | April 10, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | L | North York, ON Canada |
| Paul Ballantyne | D | July 16, 1982 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Waterloo, ON |
| Ryan Barnes | L | January 30, 1980 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Dunnville, ON Canada |
| Patrick Boileau | D | February 22, 1975 | 6'0" | 202 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Hugo Boisvert | C | February 11, 1976 | 6'0" | 194 | L | St-Eustache, QC CAN |
| Darryl Bootland | R | November 2, 1981 | 6'1" | 197 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Sheldon Brookbank | D | October 3, 1980 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Lanigan, SK Canada |
| Ed Campbell | D | November 26, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Worcester, MA |
| Rob Collins | F | March 15, 1978 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Rustyn Dolyny | RW | November 6, 1976 | 6'1" | 194 | R | Fort Frances, ON Canada |
| Matt Eldred | D | March 17, 1974 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Rocky River, OH USA |
| Nick Greenough | RW | November 11, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Windsor, NS Canada |
| Danny Groulx | D | June 23, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | L | LaSalle, QC |
| Derek King | L | February 11, 1967 | 6'1" | 203 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Ryan Knox | D | July 11, 1979 | 6'1" | 203 | R | Parry Sound, ON CAN |
| Tomas Kopecky | R | February 5, 1982 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Ilava, Slovakia |
| Marc Lamothe | G | February 27, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | L | New Liskeard, ON Canada |
| Andrew Luciuk | LW | February 17, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Joey MacDonald | G | February 7, 1980 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Pictou, NS Canada |
| Jeremiah McCarthy | D | March 1, 1976 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Boston, MA USA |
| Mark Mowers | R | February 16, 1974 | 5'11" | 174 | R | Decatur, GA USA |
| Nick Parillo | LW | May 16, 1977 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Schenectady, NY |
| Michel Picard | L | November 7, 1969 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Beauport, QC Canada |
| Philippe Plante | D | August 10, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Greenfield Park, QC |
| Travis Richards | D | March 22, 1970 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Crystal, MN USA |
| Nathan Robinson | C | December 31, 1981 | 5'9" | 181 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Stacy Roest | C | March 15, 1974 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Lethbridge, AB Canada |
| Aaron Schneekloth | D | July 15, 1978 | 5'11" | 185 | L | |
| Tim Skarperud | F | February 6, 1978 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Grand Forks, ND USA |
| David Van Drunen | D | January 31, 1976 | 6'0" | 204 | R | Sherwood Park, AB Canada |
| Dustin Whitecotton | C/LW | May 3, 1979 | 5'10" | 179 | L | Cherryville, BC CAN |
| Jason Williams | C | August 11, 1980 | 5'11" | 194 | R | London, ON Canada |
