Erie Otters 1996-1997 - Roster, Stats & more

1996-1997

1996-1997 Erie Otters Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Jason Brown (G)	43	1981	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	198	-
		Patrick Dovigi (G)	44	1979	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
		Ryan Penney (G)	46	1977	Courtice, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Jesse Black (D)	45	1978	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'6"	243	R
		Ryan Cirillo (D/LW)	46	1978	Fort Erie, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#44	David Froh (D)	48	1976	Richmond, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Mark Hynes (D)	44	1979	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'2"	201	-
		Jeff Paul (D)	46	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'3"	223	R
		Mike Perna (D)	48	1976	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	L
		Arvids Rekis (D)	45	1979	Jurmala, LAT	6'0"	216	L
		Jason Robinson (D)	45	1978	Goderich, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Greg Tymchuk (D)	45	1979	Falconbridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	L
		Chris Van Dyk (D)	47	1977	Welland, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
		Shaun Wilcox (D)	45	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
FORWARDS
		Chester Gallant (RW)	46	1977	Red Rock, ON, CAN	6'2"	207	R
		Brett Gibson (C)	44	1979	Gananoque, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Chris Haskett (C)	47	1977	Lucan, ON, CAN	6'1"	220	R
		Craig Jalbert (C)	46	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	168	L
		Shane Nash (C)	45	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	L
		Steve Nimigon (LW)	48	1976	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	220	L
		Domenic Parlatore (C)	46	1978	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'8"	170	L
		Colin Pepperall (LW)	45	1978	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
		Geoff Peters (C)	45	1978	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Jason Polera (RW)	45	1979	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Vadim Sharapov (LW)	46	1978	Moskva, RUS	5'10"	179	R
		Adam Spylo (RW)	45	1978	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'1"	218	R
		Derell Upton (RW)	44	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Rich Vrataric (RW)	46	1977	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
		Jason Ward (RW)	45	1979	Chapleau, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	R

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 15Av Age: 18.54 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Erie Otters Staff

Head CoachDale Dunbar
Head CoachChris Johnstone
Asst. CoachJim Bedard
Dir. of ScoutingFrank Jay
Franchise OwnerRick Gay
PresidentRick Gay
ScoutWalt Wingfield

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Erie Otters Demographics

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Erie Otters Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Erie, PA, USA Map
Founded: 1996

1996-1997 Erie Otters Roster Facts

Nationalities

27 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Erie Otters: 1 200 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Erie Insurance Arena
Location: Erie, PA, USA
Capacity: 6 833
Construction Year: 1983

Erie Otters Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/09/2024 11:00 PM UTC	Erie Otters	Kitchener Rangers	3 - 4	OHL
04/05/2024 11:00 PM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Erie Otters	3 - 2	OHL
04/04/2024 11:00 PM UTC	Erie Otters	Kitchener Rangers	5 - 3	OHL
04/02/2024 11:00 PM UTC	Erie Otters	Kitchener Rangers	3 - 4	OHL
03/31/2024 06:00 PM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Erie Otters	4 - 7	OHL

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Martin Misiak (F)

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Georgy Toroptsev (F)

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Charlie Burns (G)

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12/08/2023

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Lucas Signoretti (F)

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10/17/2023

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Kyle Downey (G)

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Nolan Lalonde (G)

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Erie Otters History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2023-2024	OHL	68	33	28	-	-	7	254	270	73	1.07	3	First round loss
2022-2023	OHL	68	21	40	-	-	7	207	287	49	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	OHL	68	27	37	-	-	4	223	267	58	0.85	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	63	26	26	-	-	11	229	236	63	1	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	26	38	-	-	4	230	300	56	0.82	5	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	OHL	68	23	35	-	-	10	220	270	56	0.82	5	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	OHL	68	50	15	-	-	3	319	182	103	1.51	1	Champion
2015-2016	OHL	68	52	15	-	-	1	269	183	105	1.54	1	Semifinal loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	50	14	-	-	4	331	212	104	1.53	1	Final loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	52	14	-	-	2	312	170	106	1.56	2	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	OHL	68	14	40	-	5	9	206	312	47	0.69	10	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	OHL	68	7	52	-	3	6	169	338	26	0.38	10	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	OHL	68	32	26	-	8	2	281	227	82	1.21	5	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	27	28	-	6	7	257	259	73	1.07	8	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	27	29	-	7	5	231	239	73	1.07	7	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	OHL	68	15	46	-	3	4	206	343	40	0.59	10	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	OHL	68	15	50	-	-	3	209	378	33	0.49	20	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	OHL	68	26	35	-	-	7	219	266	59	0.87	17	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	OHL	68	31	26	6	-	5	186	207	73	1.07	11	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	OHL	68	29	26	6	-	7	221	212	71	1.04	10	Conference SF loss
2002-2003	OHL	68	24	35	6	-	3	181	248	57	0.84	17	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	OHL	68	41	22	4	-	1	246	218	87	1.28	4	Champion
2000-2001	OHL	68	45	11	10	-	2	264	171	102	1.5	1	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	OHL	68	33	28	4	-	3	224	229	73	1.07	10	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	31	33	4	-	-	271	297	66	0.97	12	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	OHL	66	33	28	5	-	-	261	252	71	1.08	9	Division QF loss
1996-1997	OHL	66	23	36	7	-	-	240	260	53	0.8	13	Division QF loss

Erie Otters Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	18	11	4	1.33	2	Final loss
2001-2002	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	9	4	4	1.33	2	Semifinal loss

Erie Otters Retired Numbers

#16
Brad Boyes (F)
#18
Vince Scott (F)

Erie Otters Stars And Cult Players

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	6'1"	185 lbs	18.39
2022-2023	View roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.65
2021-2022	View roster	5'11"	181 lbs	18.38
2020-2021	View roster	5'11"	181 lbs	18.62

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#10	Tyler Challenger (F)	04/13/2008	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	194 lbs
2	#25	Lucas Ambrosio (D)	01/06/2008	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'3"	176 lbs
4	#72	Michael D'Alessio (D)	12/03/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	161 lbs
6	#112	Colton Radford (F)	01/20/2008	Londesborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	170 lbs
7	#132	Hudson Wozney (F)	07/03/2008	Waterdown, ON, CAN	6'3"	170 lbs
8	#152	Andrew Willis (D)	09/22/2008	Ilderton, ON, CAN	6'0"	159 lbs
9	#175	Michael Tamburro (G)	02/09/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	165 lbs
11	#212	Kayden Edwards (F)	04/24/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	152 lbs
12	#232	Thomas Hamilton (D)	01/20/2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'5"	161 lbs
13	#252	Jameson Fabbro (F)	03/19/2008	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	159 lbs
14	#268	Owen Papp (G)	09/19/2008	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
14	#272	Jacob Johnston (F)	02/10/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'8"	168 lbs
2023
1	#1	Matthew Schaefer (D)	09/05/2007	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	161 lbs
2	#24	Wesley Royston (F)	11/22/2007	Oro-Medonte, ON, CAN	6'3"	174 lbs
4	#64	Vital Dinis (F)	01/21/2006	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	190 lbs
4	#77	Oliver Turner (D)	03/18/2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'4"	179 lbs
5	#84	Chase Furlong (G)	05/30/2007	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	148 lbs
6	#110	Jordan Visneskie (F)	08/29/2007	Mitchell, ON, CAN	6'2"	176 lbs
7	#124	Keagan Knight (D)	01/11/2007	Claremont, ON, CAN	6'1"	165 lbs
8	#144	Matthew Lansing (F)	02/24/2007	Tonawanda, NY, USA	6'0"	174 lbs
9	#164	Cayden Smith (F)	06/10/2007	Newmarket, ON, CAN	5'11"	150 lbs
10	#184	Ethen Fines (F)	10/02/2007	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'10"	148 lbs
11	#204	Dryden Riley (G)	10/11/2007	Trenton, ON, CAN	5'11"	143 lbs
12	#224	Max Campbell (F)	03/26/2007	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'8"	148 lbs
12	#230	Tanner Ducharme (F)	03/25/2007	London, ON, CAN	6'2"	168 lbs
13	#244	Dustin Lariviere (D)	06/26/2007	Welland, ON, CAN	6'4"	207 lbs
14	#264	Luca Morano (F)	00/00/2007	-	-	-
15	#284	Emerson Taylor (F)	09/13/2007	Curve Lake, ON, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
2022
1	#2	Malcolm Spence (F)	09/22/2006	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	192 lbs
2	#38	Jacob Gibbons (G)	11/23/2006	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'5"	194 lbs
2	#41	Logan Sawyer (F)	05/06/2006	Orangeville, ON, CAN	6'1"	174 lbs
5	#85	Nicholas Holomego (D)	05/19/2006	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'5"	203 lbs
6	#109	Ty Henry (D)	07/19/2006	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'4"	198 lbs
6	#114	Landon Watson (D)	09/13/2006	PA, USA	6'3"	190 lbs
7	#125	Jack Good (F)	03/31/2006	Ajax, ON, CAN	5'9"	172 lbs
9	#165	Payton Stowe (F)	04/12/2006	Palmetto, FL, USA	6'4"	179 lbs
10	#185	Georgy Toroptsev (F)	04/22/2006	Vaughan, ON, CAN	6'0"	179 lbs
11	#205	Braydon Stumpf (F)	10/09/2006	Wellesley, ON, CAN	5'11"	159 lbs
12	#225	Cole Bartnick (D)	06/07/2006	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'0"	170 lbs
13	#245	Thomas Kuipers (F)	04/20/2006	Carrying Place, ON, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
13	#247	Mackenzie Curd (D)	06/13/2006	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'7"	236 lbs
13	#260	Jonathan Morello (F)	07/31/2006	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	192 lbs
14	#265	Brody Coe (F)	07/08/2006	Midland, ON, CAN	6'3"	174 lbs
15	#285	Marcus Tryfon (D)	07/27/2006	Milton, ON, CAN	5'11"	179 lbs

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