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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
HYC Herentals finished first in the 1997-98 Belgium standings with 54 points. Chiefs Leuven (39 points) and Griffoens Geel (37 points) followed.
1997-1998 Belgium Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HYC Herentals | 28 | 27 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 392 | 92 | 300 | 54 | 1.93 | Champion |
| 2. | Chiefs Leuven | 28 | 19 | 1 | 8 | - | - | 236 | 98 | 138 | 39 | 1.39 | Final loss |
| 3. | Griffoens Geel | 28 | 18 | 1 | 9 | - | - | 233 | 142 | 91 | 37 | 1.32 | Bronze game loss |
| 4. | Olympia Heist op den Berg | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | - | - | 245 | 192 | 53 | 32 | 1.14 | Bronze game win |
| 5. | Eeklo Yeti Bears | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | - | - | 209 | 253 | -44 | 26 | 0.93 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Brussels Capitals | 28 | 8 | 1 | 19 | - | - | 140 | 253 | -113 | 17 | 0.61 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Phantoms Deurne Antwerp | 28 | 5 | 1 | 22 | - | - | 106 | 257 | -151 | 11 | 0.39 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Turnhout White Caps | 28 | 3 | 0 | 25 | - | - | 66 | 340 | -274 | 6 | 0.21 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 Belgium Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 29 | 80 | 80 | 160 | 12 |
| 2. |  Ian Richardson (F) | 25 | 69 | 77 | 146 | 44 |
| 3. |  Sami Saarinen (F) | 24 | 61 | 60 | 121 | 116 |
| 4. | Jan Jurceka (F) | 23 | 79 | 35 | 114 | 115 |
| 5. | Wesley Serneels (F) | 26 | 64 | 50 | 114 | 12 |
1997-1998 Belgium Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sven Wilms (G) | 27 | - | - |
| 2. | Timmy Claeys (G) | 23 | - | - |
1997-1998 Belgium Demographics
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Belgium Games
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Belgium Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Logan DeNoble (F) | Liege Bulldogs | Alleghe | ||
| Confirmed | Anthony Gagnon (F) | Liege Bulldogs | Eppan/Appiano | ||
| Confirmed | Robbie Fisher (F) | Sharks Mechelen | Bristol Pitbulls | ||
| Confirmed | Michael Distate (D) | No team | Liege Bulldogs | ||
| Confirmed | Arne van Espen (D) | Snackpoint Eaters Limburg | Olympia Heist op den Berg |
2026-2027 Belgium Free Agents
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Belgium Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antwerp Phantoms | 2 | 2 084 | 5'10" | 161 lbs | 28.00 |
| 2. | Brussels Tigers | 8 | 479 | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 28.88 |
| 3. | Chiefs Leuven | 14 | 798 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 21.69 |
| 4. | Eeklo Yeti Bears | 10 | 358 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 20.11 |
| 5. | Griffoens Geel | 10 | 1 233 | 5'10" | 168 lbs | 24.89 |
| 6. | HYC Herentals | 15 | 2 204 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 25.33 |
| 7. | Liege Buffaloes | 1 | 217 | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 30.00 |
| 8. | Olympia Heist op den Berg | 11 | 671 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 22.11 |
| 9. | Olympia Heist op den Berg II | 1 | 197 | 5'10" | 161 lbs | 27.00 |
| 10. | Phantoms Deurne II | 6 | 268 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 23.40 |
| 11. | Turnhout Tigers | 7 | 541 | 5'11" | 172 lbs | 24.71 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jordan Paulus (D) | 2026-2027 | Liege Bulldogs II | Belgium2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2. |  Cédric Cheylan (F) | 2026-2027 | Nice II | Division 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 3. | Quinn Martin (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Kortrijk Spurs | Belgium2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 4. | Florian de Vriendt (F) | 2026-2027 | Liege Bulldogs II | Belgium2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 5. | Dimitri Monsieurs (D) | 2026-2027 | Liege Bulldogs II | Belgium2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6. | Pieter Smet (F) | 2026-2027 | HYC Herentals Stars | Belgium2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 7. | Bjorn Valckx (D) | 2026-2027 | HYC Herentals Stars | Belgium2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8. | Ben van de Pol (F) | 2026-2027 | Antwerp Phantoms II | Belgium2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 9. |  Mike McBride (F) | 2026-2027 | Mid-South Monarchs | FPHL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10. | Stef Coolen (F) | 2026-2027 | HYC Herentals Stars | Belgium2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Regular Season
Belgium All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Morgan (F) | 413 | 537 | 835 | 1372 |
| 2. | Benoit Quesnel (F) | 239 | 372 | 527 | 899 |
| 3. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 278 | 341 | 320 | 661 |
| 4. | Jan Jurceka (F) | 238 | 380 | 238 | 618 |
| 5. | Mike Kolodziejczyk (F) | 168 | 261 | 258 | 519 |
Belgium All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Morgan (F) | 413 | 537 | 835 | 1372 |
| 2. | Jan Jurceka (F) | 238 | 380 | 238 | 618 |
| 3. | Benoit Quesnel (F) | 239 | 372 | 527 | 899 |
| 4. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 278 | 341 | 320 | 661 |
| 5. |  Maros Bartek (F) | 218 | 275 | 219 | 494 |
Belgium All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Morgan (F) | 413 | 537 | 835 | 1372 |
| 2. | Benoit Quesnel (F) | 239 | 372 | 527 | 899 |
| 3. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 278 | 341 | 320 | 661 |
| 4. | Mike Kolodziejczyk (F) | 168 | 261 | 258 | 519 |
| 5. | Jan Jurceka (F) | 238 | 380 | 238 | 618 |
Belgium All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gunther Cuylaerts (D) | 295 | 70 | 268 | 1179 |
| 2. | Jan Jurceka (F) | 238 | 380 | 618 | 706 |
| 3. |  Malik Boualem (F) | 283 | 37 | 102 | 546 |
| 4. | Tom Matthé (D) | 161 | 36 | 149 | 496 |
| 5. | Stefan Casteels (F) | 227 | 118 | 309 | 431 |
Belgium All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Morgan (F) | 413 | 537 | 835 | 1372 |
| 2. | Gunther Cuylaerts (D) | 295 | 70 | 198 | 268 |
| 3. | Malik Boualem (F) | 283 | 37 | 65 | 102 |
| 4. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 278 | 341 | 320 | 661 |
| 5. | Philippe Cools (F) | 262 | 135 | 146 | 281 |
Belgium All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bryan Henry (F) | 3 | 8 | 19 | 6.33 |
| 2. | Mathijs Lievens (D) | 4 | 11 | 25 | 6.25 |
| 3. | Alec James (F) | 3 | 8 | 18 | 6.00 |
| 4. | Yarne Vaerewyck (F) | 3 | 10 | 17 | 5.67 |
| 5. | Éric Pinard (F) | 32 | 109 | 168 | 5.25 |
Belgium All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Éric Pinard (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 32 | 109 | 59 | 168 | 5.25 | 32 |
| 2. | Bill Morgan (F) | 1980-1981 | Belgium | 35 | 68 | 100 | 168 | 4.80 | - |
| 3. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 1997-1998 | Belgium | 29 | 80 | 80 | 160 | 5.52 | 12 |
| 4. | Benoit Quesnel (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 32 | 46 | 114 | 160 | 5.00 | 32 |
| 5. | Benoît Groulx (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 32 | 90 | 63 | 153 | 4.78 | 42 |
Belgium All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Éric Pinard (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 32 | 109 | 59 | 168 | 5.25 | 32 |
| 2. | Benoît Groulx (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 32 | 90 | 63 | 153 | 4.78 | 42 |
| 3. | Luc Tardif (F) | 1975-1976 | Belgium | - | 82 | 26 | 82 | - | - |
| 4. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 1997-1998 | Belgium | 29 | 80 | 80 | 160 | 5.52 | 12 |
| 5. | Jan Jurceka (F) | 1997-1998 | Belgium | 23 | 79 | 35 | 114 | 4.96 | 115 |
Belgium All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Benoit Quesnel (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 32 | 46 | 114 | 160 | 5.00 | 32 |
| 2. | Bill Morgan (F) | 1980-1981 | Belgium | 35 | 68 | 100 | 168 | 4.80 | - |
| 3. | Gilbert Paelinck (F) | 1997-1998 | Belgium | 29 | 80 | 80 | 160 | 5.52 | 12 |
| 4. | Ian Richardson (F) | 1997-1998 | Belgium | 25 | 69 | 77 | 146 | 5.84 | 44 |
| 5. | Bill Morgan (F) | 1989-1990 | Belgium | 41 | 39 | 75 | 114 | 2.78 | 0 |
Belgium All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ben Torremans (D) | 2006-2007 | Belgium | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.67 | 274 |
| 2. | Malik Boualem (F) | 2005-2006 | Belgium | 36 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.17 | 176 |
| 3. | Dino Ferrari (F) | 2009-2010 | Belgium | 19 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 1.95 | 156 |
| 4. | Bart Leten (D) | 1997-1998 | Belgium | 29 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 1.66 | 147 |
| 5. |  Lukas Brzybohaty (F) | 2013-2014 | Belgium | 14 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 1.86 | 138 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
- 830 players
- 152 players
61 players
48 players- 42 players
38 players- 36 players
- 34 players
- 27 players
- 14 players
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6 players
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