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1986-1987

1986-1987 Rochester Americans Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Mike Craig (G)	61	1962	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	165	L
	#31	Daren Puppa (G)	59	1965	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	R
	#34	Darcy Wakaluk (G)	58	1966	Pincher Creek, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Shawn Anderson (D)	56	1968	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#7	Jack Brownschidle (D)	68	1955	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#5	James Burton (D)		1963	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#2	Richie Dunn (D)		1957	Boston, MA, USA	6'0"	194	-
	#4	Steve Dykstra (D)	61	1962	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#22	David Fenyves (D)	63	1960	Dunnville, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#28	Mark Ferner (D)	58	1965	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#4	James Gasseau (D)	57	1966	Carleton, QC, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#24	Bob Halkidis (D)	58	1966	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#3	Jim Hofford (D)	59	1964	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	R
	#4	Uwe Krupp (D)	58	1965	Köln, GER	6'6"	238	R
	#5	Jayson Meyer (D)	59	1965	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#27	Joe Reekie (D)	59	1965	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#29	Marc Tournier (LW)	58	1966	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Mikael Andersson (C/W)	57	1966	Malmö, SWE	5'10"	181	L
	#16	Paul Brydges (C)	58	1965	Guelph, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#20	Al Conroy (C)	58	1966	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'8"	170	R
	#32	Jay Fraser (LW)	62	1961	Saint-Lambert, QC, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#9	Jody Gage (RW)	64	1959	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#23	Richard Hajdu (RW)	59	1965	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#10	Warren Harper (RW)		1963	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	174	-
	#11	Benoit Hogue (C)	57	1966	Repentigny, QC, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#14	Jim Jackson (LW/D)	64	1960	Oshawa, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#26	Normand Lacombe (RW)	59	1964	Pierrefonds, QC, CAN	5'11"	205	R
	#8	Don Lever (LW)	71	1952	South Porcupine, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#15	Bob Logan (RW)	60	1964	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#17	Gaetano Orlando (C)	61	1962	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'10"	183	R
	#25	Jeff Parker (RW)		1964	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	6'3"	194	R
		Ken Priestlay (C)	56	1967	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#35	Andy Ristau (RW)	63	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'5"	240	R
	#18	Ray Sheppard (RW)	57	1966	Petawawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#20	Doug Smith (C)	60	1963	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#19	Doug Trapp (F)	58	1965	Balcarres, SK, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#33	Wayne Van Dorp (LW)	62	1961	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'4"	227	R
	#21	Claude Verret (C)	60	1963	Lachine, QC, CAN	5'10"	172	L

Position: G: 3, D: 12, F: 21Av Age: 23.17 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

1986-1987 Rochester Americans Staff

Head CoachJohn Van Boxmeer
General ManagerGeorge Bergantz
Asst. Athletic TrainerKent Weisbeck
Asst. Equipment ManagerJ.C. Ihrig
Asst. Equipment ManagerPete Rogers
BroadcasterDon Stevens
Franchise OwnerSeymour Knox
Franchise OwnerNorthrup Knox

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1986-1987 Rochester Americans Demographics

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Rochester Americans Facts

Plays in: American Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Blue + White
Town: Rochester, NY, USA Map
Founded: 1956

1986-1987 Rochester Americans Roster Facts

Nationalities

32 players
3 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Rochester Americans: 3 420 GP
NHL: 3 350 GP
WC: 41 GP
SHL: 19 GP
AHL: 4 240 GP
NL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial
Location: Rochester, NY, USA
Capacity: 10 424
Construction Year: 1955

A photo of arena: Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial

Rochester Americans Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/17/2024 11:05 PM UTC	Rochester Americans	Toronto Marlies	-	AHL
04/13/2024 09:05 PM UTC	Rochester Americans	Belleville Senators	8 - 2	AHL
04/12/2024 11:05 PM UTC	Rochester Americans	Belleville Senators	3 - 6	AHL
04/07/2024 07:00 PM UTC	Bridgeport Islanders	Rochester Americans	4 - 5 (SO)	AHL
04/06/2024 11:05 PM UTC	Providence Bruins	Rochester Americans	2 - 3	AHL

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Anton Wahlberg (F)

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Rochester Americans History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2023-2024	AHL	69	37	23	-	-	9	226	233	83	1.2	2	-
2022-2023	AHL	72	36	27	-	-	9	236	233	81	1.13	3	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	AHL	76	37	29	-	-	10	254	270	84	1.11	5	Division Final loss
2020-2021	AHL	29	11	15	-	-	3	89	116	25	0.86	6	No playoffs held
2019-2020	AHL	62	33	20	-	-	9	181	173	75	1.21	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	AHL	76	46	23	-	-	7	254	218	99	1.3	2	Conference QF loss
2017-2018	AHL	76	37	22	-	-	17	234	221	91	1.2	3	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	AHL	76	32	41	-	-	3	205	240	67	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	AHL	76	34	38	-	-	4	199	249	72	0.95	6	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	AHL	76	23	41	-	6	6	209	251	64	0.84	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	AHL	76	37	28	-	-	11	216	217	85	1.12	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	AHL	76	31	29	-	12	4	234	209	90	1.18	2	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	26	26	-	10	14	224	221	86	1.13	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	AHL	80	31	39	-	5	5	218	266	72	0.9	7	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	AHL	80	36	33	-	8	3	253	247	91	1.14	2	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	AHL	80	22	43	-	7	8	184	259	66	0.83	7	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	AHL	80	17	46	-	7	10	197	291	58	0.73	7	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	AHL	80	41	30	-	9	2	269	250	98	1.23	2	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	AHL	80	30	39	-	7	4	261	270	78	0.98	5	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	AHL	80	51	19	-	-	10	243	208	112	1.4	1	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	37	28	10	-	5	207	188	89	1.11	3	Conference Final loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	31	30	14	-	5	219	221	81	1.01	2	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	32	30	15	-	3	206	211	82	1.03	2	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2000-2001	AHL	80	46	22	9	-	3	224	192	104	1.3	1	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	AHL	80	46	22	9	-	3	247	201	104	1.3	1	Final loss
1998-1999	AHL	80	52	21	6	-	1	287	176	111	1.39	1	Final loss
1997-1998	AHL	80	30	38	12	-	0	238	260	72	0.9	5	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	AHL	80	40	30	9	-	1	298	257	90	1.13	1	Conference SF loss
1995-1996	AHL	80	37	34	5	-	4	294	297	83	1.04	3	Champion
1994-1995	AHL	80	35	38	7	-	-	300	304	77	0.96	4	Division Semifinal loss

Rochester Americans Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2013-2014	Spengler Cup	2	0	2	-	0	0	3	9	0	0	3	Playoffs Qualifier loss
1996-1997	Spengler Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	13	19	4	1	3	Did not make playoffs

Rochester Americans Retired Numbers

Rochester Americans Stars And Cult Players

1975
Rory Fitzpatrick (D)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View roster	6'0"	187 lbs	24.59
2022-2023	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.53
2021-2022	View roster	6'0"	194 lbs	25.79
2020-2021	View roster	6'0"	194 lbs	25.19
2019-2020	View roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.74

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Games Played

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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