1997-98 Amarillo Rattlers Roster
Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL)
Team Record: 25-32 (SO: 0-12) - 62 points
in the WPHL's Western Division
Coach: Mike Collins (25-32, 12 OTL)
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Attendance: 117,856, Avg. 3,367 in 35 home dates
1997-98 Amarillo Rattlers StatisticsTeam Record: 25-32 (SO: 0-12) - 62 points
in the WPHL's Western Division
Coach: Mike Collins (25-32, 12 OTL)
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Attendance: 117,856, Avg. 3,367 in 35 home dates
The Amarillo Rattlers of the Western Professional Hockey League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 25 wins and 32 losses, with a 0-12 showing in shootouts for 62 points in the WPHL's Western Division.
The Rattlers netted 228 goals and allowed 300. Scott Stevens scored 39 goals for Amarillo, and Rob Hutson tallied 30 or more, too. Mark Karpen contributed 50 assists. Todd Laurin topped the squad with 18 wins and a team-best 3.58 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
Mike Collins coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Bidner | C | July 5, 1961 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Keith Bland | D | February 19, 1975 | 6'0" | 201 | L | Paramus, NJ USA |
| Malcolm Cameron | RW | August 30, 1969 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Cole Harbour, NS Canada |
| Scott Chartier | D | January 19, 1972 | 6'1" | 201 | R | St. Lazare, MB Canada |
| Grant Chorney | RW | January 3, 1970 | 6'3" | 229 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Matt DelGuidice | G | March 5, 1967 | 5'9" | 170 | R | West Haven, CT USA |
| Kyle Ferguson | RW | August 12, 1973 | 6'4" | 227 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Greg Foulidis | F | January 18, 1974 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ernie Gallagher | D | June 9, 1974 | 6'0" | 205 | Soldotna, AK USA | |
| Darcy George | LW | July 23, 1974 | 6'4" | 196 | Vernon, BC Canada | |
| Rob Hartnell | RW | November 18, 1972 | 5'9" | 179 | L | Rocky Mountain House, AB Canada |
| Rob Hutson | RW | April 9, 1972 | 5'11" | 201 | L | Bowsman, MB Canada |
| Derek Innanen | LW | May 17, 1972 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Castlegar, BC CAN |
| Trevor Janicki | D | July 25, 1973 | 6'1" | 212 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Mark Karpen | C | May 13, 1969 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Eveleth, MN USA |
| Ken Karpuk | D | August 16, 1961 | 5'10" | 181 | Penticton, BC Canada | |
| A.J. Kelham | F | March 30, 1974 | 5'11" | 174 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Richard Lacasse | LW | February 23, 1976 | 6'2" | 196 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Todd Laurin | G | March 10, 1975 | 5'6" | 150 | L | Gloucester, ON CAN |
| Ryan MacDonald | RW | June 4, 1977 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Alexandria, ON CAN |
| Martin Machacek | C | June 9, 1973 | 6'1" | 201 | Scarborough, ON Canada | |
| Kevin MacKay | RW | July 26, 1971 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON CAN |
| Mike McCormick | RW | May 14, 1968 | 6'3" | 225 | L | Lynnwood, WA USA |
| Pat Meehan | C | July 29, 1973 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Darren Meek | D | September 25, 1971 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Williams Lake, BC Canada |
| Jason Modopoulos | LW | June 5, 1977 | 6'1" | 216 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Richard Nault | F | January 10, 1975 | 6'0" | 160 | Edmonton, ALTA Canada | |
| Scott Orzoff | D | August 16, 1974 | 6'0" | 174 | Riverwoods, IL USA | |
| Mike Reimann | LW | March 19, 1975 | 6'1" | 207 | L | Anoka, MN USA |
| Troy Seibel | G | June 16, 1970 | 6'2" | 198 | L | Drumheller, AB Canada |
| Jordan Shields | LW | September 27, 1972 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Ottawa, ON CAN |
| Scott Stevens | RW | November 14, 1973 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Mike Whitton | LW/C | September 3, 1970 | 6'2" | 216 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Billy Wright | LW | October 23, 1972 | 5'8" | 190 | L | North Bay, ON CAN |
