Autumn Cup Autumn Cup 1997-1998
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Cardiff Devils and Nottingham Panthers finished level at the top of the 1997-98 Autumn Cup standings with 17 points. Manchester Storm (16 points) and Newcastle Cobras (14 points) followed.
1997-1998 Autumn Cup Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Manchester Storm | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 65 | 21 | 44 | 16 | 1.60 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Newcastle Cobras | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 59 | 24 | 35 | 14 | 1.40 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Ayr Scottish Eagles | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 56 | 26 | 30 | 14 | 1.40 | Champion |
| 4. | Sheffield Steelers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 65 | 35 | 30 | 12 | 1.20 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | Telford Tigers | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | - | - | 23 | 84 | -61 | 2 | 0.20 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Paisley Pirates | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | - | - | 23 | 84 | -61 | 2 | 0.20 | Did not make playoffs |
| Group B | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Cardiff Devils | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 58 | 19 | 39 | 17 | 1.70 | Final loss |
| 2. | Nottingham Panthers | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 54 | 16 | 38 | 17 | 1.70 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Basingstoke Bison | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 40 | 32 | 8 | 11 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | Bracknell Bees | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 44 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 1.00 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | Slough Jets | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 29 | 70 | -41 | 4 | 0.40 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Peterborough Pirates | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | - | - | 18 | 80 | -62 | 1 | 0.10 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 Autumn Cup Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Craig Woodcroft (F) | 14 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 37 |
| 2. | Brett Stewart (F) | 14 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 18 |
| 3. | Carmine Vani (F) | 14 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 80 |
| 4. | Vezio Sacratini (F) | 15 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
| 5. | Doug McEwen (F) | 15 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 0 |
1997-1998 Autumn Cup Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Wolfe (G) | 1 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| 2. |  Scott O'Connor (G) | 3 | 1.00 | .957 |
| 3. | Stephen Foster (G) | 6 | 1.25 | .955 |
| 4. | Brian Greer (G) | 5 | 2.00 | .934 |
| 5. | Trevor Robins (G) | 9 | 2.33 | .923 |
1997-1998 Autumn Cup Demographics
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Autumn Cup Games
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Autumn Cup Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ayr Scottish Eagles | 21 | 940 | 5'11" | 196 lbs | 28.00 |
| 2. | Basingstoke Bison | 19 | 1 096 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 27.37 |
| 3. | Berkshire Bees | 18 | 950 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 28.22 |
| 4. | Cardiff Devils | 21 | 1 738 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 30.43 |
| 5. | Manchester Storm | 19 | 1 659 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 29.32 |
| 6. | Newcastle Jesters | 19 | 1 798 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 29.74 |
| 7. | Nottingham Panthers | 21 | 1 860 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 28.43 |
| 8. | Paisley Pirates | 26 | 1 600 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 24.67 |
| 9. | Peterborough Pirates | 19 | 1 010 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 23.00 |
| 10. | Sheffield Steelers | 18 | 1 876 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 29.28 |
| 11. | Slough Jets | 19 | 1 662 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 27.16 |
| 12. | Telford Tigers | 29 | 1 625 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 24.31 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Jonathan Phillips (F) | 2026-2027 | Sheffield Steeldogs | NIHL | 8 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 |
| 2. | Neil Liddiard (D) | 2026-2027 | Streatham Redhawks | NIHL 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3. | Mark Florence (F) | 2026-2027 | Hull Jets | NIHL 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. | Neil Liddiard (D) | 2026-2027 | Streatham Redhawks | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. | Kyle Horne (D) | 2026-2027 | Kirkcaldy Kestrels | SNL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6. |  Jari Eerikäinen (D) | 2026-2027 | Magna | SiamHL | - | - | - | - | - |
Regular Season
Autumn Cup All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rick Brebant (F) | 139 | 194 | 255 | 449 |
| 2. | Tony Hand (F) | 149 | 181 | 253 | 434 |
| 3. | Bill Glennie (F) | 245 | 208 | 216 | 424 |
| 4. | Ken Booth (F) | 200 | 117 | 236 | 353 |
| 5. | Kevin Conway (F) | 103 | 163 | 163 | 326 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Glennie (F) | 245 | 208 | 216 | 424 |
| 2. | Rick Brebant (F) | 139 | 194 | 255 | 449 |
| 3. | Tony Hand (F) | 149 | 181 | 253 | 434 |
| 4. | Hilton Ruggles (F) | 118 | 171 | 122 | 293 |
| 5. | Kevin Conway (F) | 103 | 163 | 163 | 326 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rick Brebant (F) | 139 | 194 | 255 | 449 |
| 2. | Tony Hand (F) | 149 | 181 | 253 | 434 |
| 3. | Ken Booth (F) | 200 | 117 | 236 | 353 |
| 4. | Bill Glennie (F) | 245 | 208 | 216 | 424 |
| 5. | Rick Fera (F) | 53 | 136 | 180 | 316 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Kelland (D) | 133 | 50 | 210 | 442 |
| 2. | Paul Hand (D) | 118 | 33 | 96 | 419 |
| 3. | Gary Stefan (F) | 115 | 160 | 278 | 362 |
| 4. | Mike O'Connor (D) | 127 | 83 | 208 | 358 |
| 5. | Mike Ware (D) | 62 | 22 | 44 | 347 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Glennie (F) | 245 | 208 | 216 | 424 |
| 2. | Arthur Hodgins (D) | 218 | 22 | 52 | 74 |
| 3. | Ken Booth (F) | 200 | 117 | 236 | 353 |
| 4. | Bobby Lee (F) | 179 | 151 | 124 | 275 |
| 5. | Lorne Trottier (F) | 172 | 118 | 98 | 216 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Jeffrey (F) | 9 | 30 | 67 | 7.44 |
| 2. | Jim Mayne (F) | 15 | 55 | 91 | 6.07 |
| 3. | Rick Fera (F) | 53 | 136 | 316 | 5.96 |
| 4. | Dave Stoyanovich (F) | 10 | 34 | 56 | 5.60 |
| 5. | Craig Melançon (F) | 16 | 37 | 89 | 5.56 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steve Moria (F) | 1989-1990 | Autumn Cup | 10 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 7.60 | 2 |
| 2. | Bobby Lee (F) | 1949-1950 | Autumn Cup | 35 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 2.06 | 12 |
| 3. | Jim Mayne (F) | 1987-1988 | Autumn Cup | 10 | 44 | 26 | 70 | 7.00 | 22 |
| 4. | Rick Fera (F) | 1987-1988 | Autumn Cup | 8 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 8.75 | 10 |
| 5. | Rick Brebant (F) | 1990-1991 | Autumn Cup | 11 | 24 | 44 | 68 | 6.18 | 32 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jim Mayne (F) | 1987-1988 | Autumn Cup | 10 | 44 | 26 | 70 | 7.00 | 22 |
| 2. | Ricky Ricard (F) | 1949-1950 | Autumn Cup | 36 | 36 | 20 | 56 | 1.56 | 64 |
| 3. | Rick Brebant (F) | 1988-1989 | Autumn Cup | 11 | 35 | 28 | 63 | 5.73 | 22 |
| 4. | Wayne Crawford (F) | 1988-1989 | Autumn Cup | 10 | 34 | 18 | 52 | 5.20 | 16 |
| 5. | Bobby Lee (F) | 1949-1950 | Autumn Cup | 35 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 2.06 | 12 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steve Moria (F) | 1989-1990 | Autumn Cup | 10 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 7.60 | 2 |
| 2. | Rick Brebant (F) | 1990-1991 | Autumn Cup | 11 | 24 | 44 | 68 | 6.18 | 32 |
| 3. | Rick Brebant (F) | 1994-1995 | Autumn Cup | 13 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 4.92 | 24 |
| 4. | Tim Salmon (F) | 1988-1989 | Autumn Cup | 8 | 16 | 42 | 58 | 7.25 | 22 |
| 5. | Bobby Lee (F) | 1949-1950 | Autumn Cup | 35 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 2.06 | 12 |
Autumn Cup All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Sverre Sears (D) | 1994-1995 | Autumn Cup | 8 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1.13 | 103 |
| 2. | Mike MacWilliam (F) | 1998-1999 | Autumn Cup | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.38 | 101 |
| 3. | Scott Young (D) | 1995-1996 | Autumn Cup | 12 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 2.50 | 99 |
| 4. | Claude Jutras (F) | 2000-2001 | Autumn Cup | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.33 | 95 |
| 5. | Norman Pinnington (F) | 1995-1996 | Autumn Cup | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1.17 | 87 |
