1996-97 Austin Ice Bats Roster
Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL)
Team Record: 35-22 (SO: 0-7) - 77 points
in the WPHL
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Blaine Stoughton (35-22, 7 OTL)
Location: Austin, Texas
Attendance: 199,648, Avg. 6,239 in 32 home dates
1996-97 Austin Ice Bats StatisticsTeam Record: 35-22 (SO: 0-7) - 77 points
in the WPHL
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Blaine Stoughton (35-22, 7 OTL)
Location: Austin, Texas
Attendance: 199,648, Avg. 6,239 in 32 home dates
The Austin Ice Bats of the Western Professional Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 35 wins and 22 losses, with a 0-7 showing in shootouts for 77 points in the WPHL.
The Ice Bats scored 271 goals and gave up 249. Bobby Wallwork netted 42 goals for Austin, while Andy Ross, Troy Binnie and Brett Seguin each tallied 30 or more as well. Brett Seguin contributed 54 assists. Chad Erickson topped the squad with 18 wins, and John Blue added 15 or more victories as well. John Blue earned a 3.47 goals against average, leading regularly-used goaltenders.
Blaine Stoughton coached the team. The 1996-97 Austin Ice Bats lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Adams | D | April 11, 1975 | 6'1" | 225 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Ryan Anderson | D | February 27, 1975 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Bowsman, MB CAN |
| Troy Binnie | LW | September 22, 1970 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| John Blue | G | February 19, 1966 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Huntington Beach, CA USA |
| Jim Burton | November 6, 1963 | Brantford, ONT Canada | ||||
| Mark Deazeley | D | April 8, 1972 | 6'2" | 210 | Toronto, ONT Canada | |
| Stephane Desjardins | D | June 23, 1972 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Anjou, QC Canada |
| Brian Dobbin | R | August 18, 1966 | 5'11" | 205 | R | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Martin Duval | RW | March 8, 1971 | 5'11" | 187 | R | St-Leonard, QC Canada |
| Chad Erickson | G | August 21, 1970 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Brett Fizzell | D | March 5, 1975 | 6'5" | 220 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Jeff Gabriel | RW | January 30, 1972 | 6'0" | 190 | L | North York, ON Canada |
| Rick Girhiny | D | November 4, 1972 | 5'11" | 187 | L | Niagara Falls, ON CAN |
| Kyle Haviland | D | August 10, 1971 | 6'0" | 216 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Rob Hrytsak | C | August 11, 1965 | 5'11" | 179 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Mike Jackson | RW | February 4, 1969 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Paul Lawless | L | July 2, 1964 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Jeff Massey | C | September 17, 1968 | 6'4" | 205 | R | Swampscott, MA USA |
| David Moore | D | April 26, 1968 | 6'1" | 194 | R | Hampstead, NH USA |
| Dave Morissette | L | December 24, 1971 | 6'1" | 224 | L | Baie-Comeau, QC Canada |
| Chris Morque | D | February 16, 1970 | 6'0" | 203 | L | Grand Forks, ND USA |
| Chris O'Rourke | D | January 6, 1971 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Sherwood Park, AB Canada |
| John Poirer | LW | January 21, 1972 | 5'6" | 150 | L | Warwick, NY USA |
| Andy Ross | RW | May 24, 1970 | 6'4" | 201 | R | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Brian Sakic | C | September 4, 1971 | 5'10" | 179 | L | Burnaby, BC Canada |
| Brett Seguin | C | February 20, 1972 | 5'9" | 190 | L | St. Mary's, ON Canada |
| Scott Shaunessy | D | January 22, 1964 | 6'4" | 220 | L | Newport, RI USA |
| Jason Smith | D | May 21, 1972 | 5'10" | 205 | R | The Pas, MB Canada |
| Gerald Stoughton | LW | May 13, 1956 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Gilbert Plains, MB CAN |
| Jeremy Thompson | RW | April 8, 1975 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Vernon, BC Canada |
| Bobby Wallwork | LW | March 15, 1968 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Jack Williams | D | February 12, 1972 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Greensburg, PA USA |
