1996-97 Omaha Lancers Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 40-12-2 - 82 points
in the USHL's South Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Mike Hastings (40-12, 2 OTL)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
1996-97 Omaha Lancers StatisticsTeam Record: 40-12-2 - 82 points
in the USHL's South Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Mike Hastings (40-12, 2 OTL)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 40 wins and 12 losses (and 2 overtime losses) for 82 points in the USHL's South Division.
The Lancers paced the league with just 152 goals allowed. Omaha scored 252 goals. Mike Lephart netted 40 goals for the squad, while Kevin Swider and Scott Matzka tallied 30 or more as well. Mike Lephart contributed 50 assists. Graham Melanson topped the team with 19 wins and a team-best 2.84 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Mike Hastings coached the team. The 1996-97 Omaha Lancers lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Armstrong | F | October 22, 1977 | 5'10" | 170 | L | International Falls, MN USA |
| Neil Breen | F | April 3, 1978 | 5'11" | 194 | L | Spokane, WA USA |
| Steve Briere | G | March 25, 1977 | 5'8" | 159 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Ryan Burke | C | September 1, 1977 | Cottage Grove, MN USA | |||
| Mats Carseberg | D | August 1, 1977 | 6'1" | 182 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Glenn Coupal | D | February 3, 1978 | 6'1" | 220 | Plattsburgh, NY USA | |
| Joey Culgin | D | March 21, 1977 | 6'1" | 201 | Framingham, MA USA | |
| Luke Duplessis | D | October 14, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | Framingham, MA USA | |
| Jeff Edwards | RW | February 22, 1976 | 5'11" | 212 | Elk Grove, IL USA | |
| Tom Kowal | D | February 25, 1976 | 6'2" | 194 | Anchorage, AK USA | |
| Marcel Kuris | G | March 7, 1977 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Kosice, SVK |
| Mike Lephart | LW | April 3, 1977 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Niskayuna, NY USA |
| Matt Lindsay | F | 6'1" | 170 | Deerfield, MA USA | ||
| Scott Matzka | F | May 11, 1978 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Port Huron, MI |
| Nate Mauer | F | January 12, 1978 | 6'0" | 181 | L | Maplewood, MN USA |
| Graham Melanson | G | March 10, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | Plymouth, NS Canada | |
| Justin Morrison | RW | August 10, 1979 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Los Angeles, CA |
| Matt Murray | C | January 26, 1978 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Fond du Lac, WI USA |
| Jack O'Brien | RW | January 1, 1978 | 6'2" | 212 | R | Braintree, MA USA |
| Bobby Pullum | D | December 17, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Omaha, NE USA | |
| Nathan Rocheleau | LW | January 15, 1976 | 6'0" | 203 | L | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Derrick Shaw | LW | December 31, 1976 | 5'10" | 185 | Scottsdale, AZ USA | |
| Rick Smith | LW | July 29, 1978 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Brighton, MI |
| Judd Stauss | D | December 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | East Grand Forks, MN USA | |
| Kevin Swider | C | November 17, 1977 | 5'10" | 177 | R | Livonia, MI |
| Andrew Tortorella | C | May 17, 1977 | 5'5" | 150 | R | Glen Head, NY USA |
| Jason Urquhart | F | January 31, 1978 | 5'6" | 160 | Duxbury, MA USA | |
| Brent Voorhees | D | July 12, 1978 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Lake Stevens, WA USA |
| Jami Yoder | D | September 15, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Hershey, PA USA |
