Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference ACAC 1996-1997
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1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Mount Royal College finished first in the 1996-97 ACAC standings with 32 points. SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) (31 points) and Red Deer College (25 points) followed.
1996-1997 ACAC Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACAC | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Mount Royal College | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | - | - | 134 | 72 | 62 | 32 | 1.45 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 128 | 86 | 42 | 31 | 1.41 | Champion |
| 3. | Red Deer College | 22 | 19 | 1 | 9 | - | - | 115 | 92 | 23 | 25 | 1.14 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Northern AB Inst. of Tech. | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 93 | 97 | -4 | 23 | 1.05 | Final loss |
| 5. | Concordia Univ. College of AB | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | - | - | 78 | 136 | -58 | 13 | 0.59 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Univ. of Alberta-Augustana | 22 | 4 | 0 | 18 | - | - | 74 | 139 | -65 | 8 | 0.36 | Quarterfinal loss |
1996-1997 ACAC Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Tavaroli (F) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 62 |
| 2. | Leigh Walker (F) | 22 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 38 |
| 3. | Wade Fennig (F) | 21 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 4 |
| 4. | Cory Heon (F) | 22 | 19 | 14 | 33 | 59 |
| 5. | Sandro Pisani (F) | 20 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 66 |
1996-1997 ACAC Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Knight (G) | 8 | 7.36 | - |
| 2. | Ryan Muri (G) | 11 | 7.16 | - |
| 3. | Sean Wighton (G) | 15 | 5.47 | - |
| 4. | Mitch Walker (G) | 6 | 5.06 | - |
| 5. | Vance Hrabchuk (G) | 12 | 5.00 | - |
1996-1997 ACAC Demographics
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ACAC Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Portage College |  Briercrest College | - | |
| Portage College |  Concordia Univ. of Edmonton | 7 - 1 | |
 Red Deer Polytechnic |  SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) | 3 - 4 (OT 60:38) | |
| Briercrest College |  NAIT (Northern AB Ins. of Tech.) | 3 - 2 (OT 65:49) | |
| Red Deer Polytechnic | SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) | 2 - 3 (OT 60:47) |
ACAC Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Andrew MacLean (G) | SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) | Port Huron Prowlers | ||
| Confirmed | Kaleb Binner (F) | Melfort Mustangs | Univ. of Alberta Augustana | ||
| Confirmed | Adam Valach (F) | Castlegar Rebels | Briercrest College | ||
| Confirmed |  Noah Weis Dibiasi (F) | NAIT (Northern AB Ins. of Tech.) | Unterland Junior | ||
| Confirmed |  Morris O'Handley (D) | Portage College | Univ. of Michigan-Flint |
2026-2027 ACAC Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Portage College | Jack Jarvis (F) |
2027-2028 ACAC Free Agents
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ACAC Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Concordia Univ. of Edmonton | 28 | 639 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 22.00 |
| 2. | Mount Royal Univ. | 25 | 681 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 23.17 |
| 3. | NAIT (Northern AB Ins. of Tech.) | 27 | 603 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 22.47 |
| 4. | Red Deer Polytechnic | 29 | 609 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 22.36 |
| 5. | SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) | 27 | 525 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.18 |
| 6. | Univ. of Alberta Augustana | 27 | 630 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 21.69 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tye Carriere (F) | 2026-2027 | Montana Tech | ACHA II | 15 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 22 |
| 2. | Owen Sobchak (F) | 2026-2027 | Leeds Knights | NIHL | 17 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 0 |
| 3. | John Dunbar (F) | 2026-2027 | Bristol Pitbulls | NIHL | 15 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 4 |
| 4. | Erik Miller (F) | 2026-2027 | Smoke Eaters Geleen | Eredivisie | 4 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 6 |
| 5. |  Filip Kejdana (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Lev Benesov | Czechia4 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 6 |
| 6. | Dylan Stewart (F) | 2026-2027 | Bristol Pitbulls | NIHL | 16 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 2 |
| 7. | Gaël-Mukeba Lubwele (F) | 2026-2027 | Granby Bisons | LHSAAAQ | 9 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 14 |
| 8. | Steven Foster (F) | 2026-2027 | Winkler Flyers | MJHL | 16 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 6 |
| 9. | Jamie Johnson (F) | 2026-2027 | Lacombe Generals | NCHL-AB | 7 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4 |
| 10. | Bryce Wilson (F) | 2026-2027 | Lacombe Generals | NCHL-AB | 7 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
Regular Season
ACAC All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tate Locke (F) | 107 | 58 | 130 | 188 |
| 2. | Jeremy Robinson (F) | 128 | 85 | 97 | 182 |
| 3. | Scott Aucoin (F) | 136 | 61 | 116 | 177 |
| 4. | Moe Halat (F) | 102 | 38 | 132 | 170 |
| 5. | Jake Mykitiuk (F) | 111 | 54 | 107 | 161 |
ACAC All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeremy Robinson (F) | 128 | 85 | 97 | 182 |
| 2. | Andre Herman (F) | 138 | 77 | 68 | 145 |
| 3. | Cory Giroux (F) | 143 | 76 | 79 | 155 |
| 4. |  John Walker (F) | 79 | 75 | 52 | 127 |
| 5. | Shane Lust (F) | 100 | 74 | 78 | 152 |
ACAC All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Moe Halat (F) | 102 | 38 | 132 | 170 |
| 2. | Tate Locke (F) | 107 | 58 | 130 | 188 |
| 3. | Scott Aucoin (F) | 136 | 61 | 116 | 177 |
| 4. | Jake Mykitiuk (F) | 111 | 54 | 107 | 161 |
| 5. | Josh Zimmer (F) | 109 | 53 | 107 | 160 |
ACAC All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeremy Beirnes (F) | 93 | 21 | 32 | 496 |
| 2. | Brad Drobot (F) | 97 | 14 | 30 | 447 |
| 3. | Kevin Lessard (F) | 95 | 27 | 67 | 427 |
| 4. | Alex Bechtold (F) | 71 | 17 | 40 | 398 |
| 5. | Brent Gay (F) | 94 | 39 | 96 | 393 |
ACAC All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Anderson (F) | 150 | 34 | 39 | 73 |
| 2. | Micah Abbott (D) | 148 | 7 | 31 | 38 |
| 3. | Tyler French (F) | 146 | 67 | 79 | 146 |
| 4. | Tyler Stevenson (F) | 146 | 54 | 56 | 110 |
| 5. | Tanner Butler (D) | 145 | 31 | 81 | 112 |
ACAC All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Heidt (D) | 24 | 19 | 70 | 2.92 |
| 2. | Syd Cranston (F) | 25 | 30 | 67 | 2.68 |
| 3. | Taras Foremsky (F) | 28 | 38 | 70 | 2.50 |
| 4. | Pat Ryan (F) | 23 | 36 | 57 | 2.48 |
| 5. | Jordan Courtepatte (F) | 5 | 6 | 12 | 2.40 |
ACAC All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Taras Foremsky (F) | 2002-2003 | ACAC | 28 | 38 | 32 | 70 | 2.50 | 44 |
| 2. | Michael Heidt (D) | 1985-1986 | ACAC | 24 | 19 | 51 | 70 | 2.92 | 84 |
| 3. | Syd Cranston (F) | 1984-1985 | ACAC | 25 | 30 | 37 | 67 | 2.68 | - |
| 4. | John Walker (F) | 1985-1986 | ACAC | 40 | 42 | 23 | 65 | 1.63 | 15 |
| 5. | John Dunbar (F) | 2014-2015 | ACAC | 32 | 28 | 37 | 65 | 2.03 | 12 |
ACAC All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Walker (F) | 1985-1986 | ACAC | 40 | 42 | 23 | 65 | 1.63 | 15 |
| 2. | Taras Foremsky (F) | 2002-2003 | ACAC | 28 | 38 | 32 | 70 | 2.50 | 44 |
| 3. | Pat Ryan (F) | 1985-1986 | ACAC | 23 | 36 | 21 | 57 | 2.48 | 35 |
| 4. | Tim Green (F) | 2003-2004 | ACAC | 28 | 35 | 17 | 52 | 1.86 | 106 |
| 5. | Ryan Bennato (F) | 1999-2000 | ACAC | 28 | 34 | 26 | 60 | 2.14 | 66 |
ACAC All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Heidt (D) | 1985-1986 | ACAC | 24 | 19 | 51 | 70 | 2.92 | 84 |
| 2. | Tate Locke (F) | 1998-1999 | ACAC | 28 | 12 | 44 | 56 | 2.00 | 14 |
| 3. | Scott Longstaff (F) | 1995-1996 | ACAC | 22 | 13 | 39 | 52 | 2.36 | 12 |
| 4. | Moe Halat (F) | 1999-2000 | ACAC | 28 | 7 | 39 | 46 | 1.64 | 38 |
| 5. | Torrie Dyck (F) | 2010-2011 | ACAC | 28 | 25 | 38 | 63 | 2.25 | 12 |
ACAC All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pat Finlay (D) | 1988-1989 | ACAC | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.33 | 196 |
| 2. | Kevin Stewart (D) | 1996-1997 | ACAC | 19 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.21 | 192 |
| 3. | Alex Bechtold (F) | 2015-2016 | ACAC | 29 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.48 | 190 |
| 4. | Jim Kambeitz (F) | 1988-1989 | ACAC | 20 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1.05 | 185 |
| 5. | Randall Dyck (D) | 2002-2003 | ACAC | 26 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 0.65 | 184 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of ACAC Champions
ACAC Awards
- ACAC Academic All-Canadian
- ACAC Best GAA
- ACAC Best SVS%
- ACAC Champion
- ACAC Coach of the Year
- ACAC First All-Conference Team
- ACAC Most Assists
- ACAC Most Goals
- ACAC Most Penalized Player
- ACAC Most Points
- ACAC Most Points by Defenseman
- ACAC Player of the Year
- ACAC Playoffs MVP
- ACAC Rookie of the Year
- ACAC Second All-Conference Team
- ACAC Top Scholastic Achiever