2004-05 Motor City Mechanics Roster
United Hockey League (UHL)
Team Record: 37-36 (SO: 0-7) - 81 points
in the UHL's Central Division
Coach: Garry Unger (0-0)
Coach: Steve Shannon (0-0)
Coach: Danton Cole (18-2)
Location: Redford, Michigan
Attendance: 71,020, Avg. 1,776 in 40 home dates
2004-05 Motor City Mechanics StatisticsTeam Record: 37-36 (SO: 0-7) - 81 points
in the UHL's Central Division
Coach: Garry Unger (0-0)
Coach: Steve Shannon (0-0)
Coach: Danton Cole (18-2)
Location: Redford, Michigan
Attendance: 71,020, Avg. 1,776 in 40 home dates
The Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League ended the 2004-05 season with a record of 37 wins and 36 losses, with a 0-7 showing in shootouts for 81 points in the UHL's Central Division.
The Mechanics potted 229 goals and allowed 262. Joe Burton scored 36 goals for Motor City, and Blair Manning contributed 58 assists. Rod Branch earned 31 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.85 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Garry Unger, Steve Shannon and Danton Cole coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ambler | LW | August 9, 1979 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Westport, ON Canada |
| Sean Avery | C | April 10, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | L | North York, ON Canada |
| Ryan Baker | April 15, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | Claresholm, ALTA Canada | ||
| Dave Bonk | C | May 5, 1982 | 5'11" | 188 | L | Brandon, MTB |
| Rod Branch | G | April 14, 1975 | 5'8" | 165 | Fort St. John, BC Canada | |
| Mike Burgoyne | D | December 28, 1980 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Hamilton, ON |
| Joe Burton | RW | April 23, 1967 | 5'8" | 170 | R | Garden City, MI USA |
| Cory Campbell | G | July 27, 1981 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Chris Chelios | D | January 25, 1962 | 6'1" | 191 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Brad Cruikshank | F | February 14, 1979 | 5'9" | 181 | R | Kelowna, BC Canada |
| Jeffrey Doyle | RW | January 10, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | R | King City, ON Canada |
| Brandon Fleenor | D | September 26, 1978 | 6'2" | 209 | L | Chilliwack, BC CAN |
| Mike Fountain | G | January 26, 1972 | 6'1" | 180 | L | North York, ON Canada |
| Shawn Futers | D | September 2, 1985 | 6'1" | 230 | R | Sarnia, ON |
| Chris Gignac | C | May 21, 1974 | 6'1" | 196 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Jeff Goldie | LW | May 27, 1974 | 6'3" | 216 | L | Owen Sound, ON CAN |
| David Halliwell | D | April 28, 1979 | 6'0" | 185 | Windsor, ON CAN | |
| Kevin Hansen | D | March 25, 1978 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Hamburg, NY USA |
| Derian Hatcher | D | June 4, 1972 | 6'5" | 235 | L | Sterling Heights, MI USA |
| Oak Hewer | RW/C | September 21, 1979 | 6'4" | 216 | R | Gloucester, ON Canada |
| Chris Hollens | D | January 12, 1982 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Royal Oak, MI USA |
| Matt Hunter | LW | February 8, 1982 | 5'10" | 161 | Edmonton, AB CAN | |
| Kristjan Jefkins | F | August 7, 1982 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Surrey, BC CAN |
| Kyle Kos | D | May 25, 1979 | 6'3" | 183 | R | |
| Joe Koslakiewicz | D | August 6, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Cass City, MI USA | |
| Tim Laurila | D | November 5, 1978 | 6'4" | 229 | L | Moorhead, MN USA |
| Jeremy Law | D | December 2, 1979 | 6'3" | 190 | R | Penticton, BC CAN |
| Joel Maas | F | June 29, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Clinton Township, MI USA | |
| Blair Manning | C | May 27, 1975 | 5'9" | 207 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Art Mnatsakanov | D | November 28, 1983 | 5'10" | 229 | L | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI USA |
| Tyson Motz | G | October 28, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Abbotsford, BC Canada |
| Luke Murphy | C | November 15, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Shawville, QC CAN |
| Scott Murray | G | May 21, 1978 | 6'0" | 181 | L | St. Clements, ON CAN |
| Jason Norrie | RW | October 8, 1977 | 6'2" | 203 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Wade Paterson | D | December 2, 1978 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Calgary, ALTA Canada |
| Chad Peck | August 26, 1981 | Danford Lake, QUE Canada | ||||
| Josh Piro | C | January 29, 1979 | 6'1" | 196 | R | Johnstown, PA USA |
| Dan Price | RW | September 23, 1974 | 6'1" | 209 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Raphael Protopapas | RW | June 24, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | Etobicoke, ON Canada | |
| Jason Reimers | D | January 1, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Cottage Grove, MN USA |
| Jared Ross | C | September 18, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Huntsville, AL USA |
| Rob Sich | F | February 28, 1984 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Windsor, ON |
| Zach Sikich | R | October 21, 1980 | 6'0" | 190 | Eveleth, MN USA | |
| Jason Silverthorn | F | July 1, 1979 | 5'10" | 181 | R | Owen Sound, ON CAN |
| Rick Smith | LW | July 29, 1978 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Brighton, MI |
| Bryan Smolinski | C | December 27, 1971 | 6'1" | 215 | R | Toledo, OH USA |
| Brett Stephens | September 10, 1982 | Pickney, MI USA | ||||
| Thomas Welsh | D | September 21, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Regina, SK CAN |
| Aaron Wilson | D | May 11, 1982 | 6'7" | 223 | L | Pickering, ON CAN |
