2002-03 Topeka Scarecrows Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 36-17 (SO: 0-7) - 79 points
in the USHL's West Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Bliss Littler (36-17)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
2002-03 Topeka Scarecrows StatisticsTeam Record: 36-17 (SO: 0-7) - 79 points
in the USHL's West Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Bliss Littler (36-17)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka Scarecrows of the United States Hockey League ended the 2002-03 season with a record of 36 wins and 17 losses, with a 0-7 showing in shootouts for 79 points in the USHL's West Division.
The Scarecrows scored 211 goals and yielded 166. Luke Erickson netted 25 goals for Topeka and contributed 32 assists. Layne Sedevie topped the squad with 22 wins, while Mike Zacharias registered a 2.55 goals against average, pacing qualifying goaltenders.
Bliss Littler coached the team. The 2002-03 Topeka Scarecrows lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Angell | D | September 14, 1982 | 6'1" | 196 | Eagan, MN USA | |
| Jeff Balvin | F | March 26, 1984 | 5'11" | 181 | Maple Grove, MN USA | |
| Adam Bartholomay | LW | April 11, 1983 | 5'11" | 220 | R | Agoura Hills, CA |
| Mark Buchholz | D | March 19, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | Moorhead, MN USA | |
| Brent Cummings | D | April 17, 1983 | 6'3" | 216 | R | Austin, MN USA |
| Steve Eastman | F | March 9, 1984 | 6'0" | 170 | Edina, MN USA | |
| Luke Erickson | F | December 24, 1982 | 5'8" | 172 | R | Roseau, MN |
| Erik Fabian | F | May 28, 1983 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Roseau, MN |
| Tony Gliniany | D | August 18, 1983 | 6'2" | 196 | Brooklyn Park, MN USA | |
| Wade Harstad | F | April 14, 1983 | 6'1" | 174 | Stevens Point, WI USA | |
| Jeff McFarland | F | February 24, 1983 | 5'10" | 168 | R | Plymouth, MN USA |
| Nick Miller | F | October 31, 1983 | 6'3" | 201 | Coon Rapids, MN USA | |
| Ryan Miller | F | April 19, 1984 | 5'8" | 179 | L | Fergus Falls, MN USA |
| Will Parr | D | September 9, 1982 | 6'1" | 185 | Grand Rapids, MN USA | |
| Nick Pernula | F | March 28, 1984 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Maple Grove, United States |
| Ryan Peterson | D | March 4, 1982 | 6'2" | 192 | Oak Grove, MN USA | |
| J.P. Platisha | F | January 24, 1984 | 5'10" | 190 | Brainerd, MN USA | |
| Rob Rankin | F | April 27, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Eagen, MN |
| Layne Sedevie | G | April 8, 1983 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Williston, ND USA |
| Slavomir Tomko | D | November 16, 1983 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Zvolen, Slovakia |
| James Unger | RW | January 18, 1985 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Garfield Heights, OH |
| Eric Vesely | F | February 13, 1982 | 5'11" | 187 | L | Woodstock, IL USA |
| Justin White | F | April 23, 1985 | 6'0" | 184 | L | Traverse City, MI |
| Josh Williams | D | February 23, 1984 | 5'11" | 174 | Maple Grove, MN USA | |
| Mike Zacharias | G | May 21, 1985 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Plymouth, MN |
