Deutsche Eishockey Liga DEL 1996-1997
League naming history:- 1994 - 1996DEL (Krombacher Deutsche Eishockey Liga)
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1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Adler Mannheim and Kölner Haie finished level at the top of the 1996-97 DEL standings with 76 points. EV Landshut (64 points) and Krefeld Pinguine (61 points) followed.
1996-1997 DEL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adler Mannheim | 50 | 35 | - | 10 | 5 | 1 | 212 | 123 | 89 | 76 | 1.52 | Champion |
| 2. | Kölner Haie | 50 | 36 | - | 12 | 2 | 2 | 235 | 142 | 93 | 76 | 1.52 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Kassel Huskies | 50 | 27 | - | 19 | 4 | 1 | 190 | 167 | 23 | 59 | 1.18 | Final loss |
| 4. | Eisbären Berlin | 50 | 26 | - | 20 | 4 | 1 | 177 | 163 | 14 | 57 | 1.14 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Berlin Capitals | 50 | 23 | - | 21 | 6 | 3 | 162 | 149 | 13 | 55 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Star Bulls Rosenheim | 50 | 20 | - | 28 | 2 | 5 | 171 | 209 | -38 | 47 | 0.94 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | EV Landshut | 48 | 29 | - | 16 | 3 | 3 | 202 | 122 | 80 | 64 | 1.33 | Semifinal loss |
| 8. | Krefeld Pinguine | 48 | 28 | - | 18 | 2 | 3 | 198 | 166 | 32 | 61 | 1.27 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Düsseldorfer EG | 48 | 28 | - | 18 | 2 | 0 | 164 | 138 | 26 | 58 | 1.21 | Saved in relegation |
| 10. | SERC Wild Wings | 48 | 23 | - | 24 | 1 | 5 | 200 | 191 | 9 | 52 | 1.08 | Saved in relegation |
| 11. | Augsburger Panther | 48 | 21 | - | 22 | 5 | 1 | 176 | 181 | -5 | 48 | 1.00 | Saved in relegation |
| 12. | Frankfurt Lions | 48 | 21 | - | 23 | 4 | 1 | 136 | 142 | -6 | 47 | 0.98 | Saved in relegation |
| 13. | Kaufbeurer Adler | 48 | 17 | - | 28 | 3 | 3 | 166 | 252 | -86 | 40 | 0.83 | Saved in relegation |
| 14. | Wedemark Scorpions | 48 | 12 | - | 35 | 1 | 3 | 150 | 231 | -81 | 28 | 0.58 | Saved in relegation |
| 15. | Nürnberg Ice Tigers | 48 | 9 | - | 33 | 6 | 1 | 149 | 229 | -80 | 25 | 0.52 | Saved in relegation  |
| 16. | EC Ratingen | 48 | 9 | - | 37 | 2 | 2 | 136 | 219 | -83 | 22 | 0.46 | Saved in relegation |
1996-1997 DEL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Mark Jooris (F) | 49 | 30 | 49 | 79 | 61 |
| 2. | Bruno Zarrillo (F) | 48 | 32 | 41 | 73 | 28 |
| 3. | Chris Lindberg (F) | 47 | 37 | 34 | 71 | 129 |
| 4. | Mike Bullard (F) | 47 | 19 | 51 | 70 | 69 |
| 5. | Rich Chernomaz (F) | 47 | 25 | 39 | 64 | 126 |
1996-1997 DEL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Petr Bříza (G) | 48 | 2.50 | .909 |
| 2. | Mike Rosati (G) | 44 | 2.39 | .905 |
| 3. | Joseph Heiß (G) | 31 | 2.53 | .900 |
| 4. | Jim Hrivnak (G) | 21 | 2.78 | .899 |
| 5. | Klaus Merk (G) | 46 | 2.76 | .897 |
DEL Stories
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1996-1997 DEL Demographics
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DEL Games
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DEL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Joonas Nättinen (F) | Ilves | Iserlohn Roosters | ||
| Confirmed |  Eugen Alanov (F) | Nürnberg Ice Tigers | Fischtown Pinguins | ||
| Confirmed | Mirko Pantkowski (G) | Löwen Frankfurt | Straubing Tigers | ||
| Confirmed |  Ethan Prow (D) | Grizzlys Wolfsburg | Ässät | ||
| Confirmed | Keean Washkurak (F) | Belleville Senators | Fischtown Pinguins |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
DEL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adler Mannheim | 26 | 2 011 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 27.15 |
| 2. | Augsburger Panther | 27 | 1 683 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.89 |
| 3. | Berlin Capitals | 33 | 3 481 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 27.91 |
| 4. | Düsseldorfer EG | 26 | 2 253 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 27.92 |
| 5. | EC Kassel Huskies | 28 | 2 239 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 30.61 |
| 6. | EC Ratingen | 30 | 1 872 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 28.77 |
| 7. | ESV Kaufbeuren | 28 | 2 014 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.61 |
| 8. | EV Landshut | 24 | 2 486 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 29.96 |
| 9. | Eisbären Berlin | 26 | 1 564 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 28.81 |
| 10. | Frankfurt Lions | 26 | 2 017 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 29.00 |
| 11. | Hannover Scorpions | 30 | 1 408 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 31.13 |
| 12. | Krefeld Pinguine | 25 | 2 776 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 30.52 |
| 13. | Kölner Haie | 26 | 3 300 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 28.35 |
| 14. | Nürnberg Ice Tigers | 29 | 2 279 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 26.72 |
| 15. | Revier Löwen Oberhausen | 1 | 54 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 28.00 |
| 16. | Schwenninger Wild Wings | 27 | 2 186 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 29.19 |
| 17. | Star Bulls Rosenheim | 25 | 1 562 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 25.48 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Jonas Liwing (D) | 2026-2027 | FoodMarket | IAHL | 5 | 9 | 17 | 26 | - |
| 2. | Tyler Kelleher (F) | 2026-2027 | Leksands IF | HockeyAllsvenskan | 12 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 8 |
| 3. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 10 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 4 |
| 4. | Frédérik Cabana (F) | 2026-2027 | Heilbronner EC Falken | Oberliga | 11 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 6 |
| 5. | Pascal Steck (F) | 2026-2027 | Erding Gladiators | Oberliga | 11 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 2 |
| 6. | Marly Quince (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Olimpija Ljubljana | ICEHL | 11 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 |
| 7. | Fedor Kolupaylo (F) | 2026-2027 | Rostock Piranhas | Oberliga | 10 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 6 |
| 8. | Michael Keränen (F) | 2026-2027 | Tölzer Löwen | Oberliga | 11 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 6 |
| 9. |  Robert Sabolic (F) | 2026-2027 | HD Jesenice | Alps Hockey League | 10 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 8 |
| 10. | Luis Üffing (F) | 2026-2027 | Füchse Duisburg | Oberliga | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 12 |
Regular Season
DEL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Pietta (F) | 1046 | 265 | 537 | 802 |
| 2. | Patrick Reimer (F) | 932 | 349 | 419 | 768 |
| 3. | Robert Hock (F) | 826 | 234 | 512 | 746 |
| 4. | Daniel Kreutzer (F) | 937 | 247 | 471 | 718 |
| 5. | Philip Gogulla (F) | 989 | 248 | 404 | 652 |
DEL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Reimer (F) | 932 | 349 | 419 | 768 |
| 2. | Michael Wolf (F) | 699 | 309 | 305 | 614 |
| 3. | Sebastian Furchner (F) | 960 | 266 | 267 | 533 |
| 4. | Daniel Pietta (F) | 1046 | 265 | 537 | 802 |
| 5. | Thomas Greilinger (F) | 734 | 249 | 313 | 562 |
DEL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Pietta (F) | 1046 | 265 | 537 | 802 |
| 2. | Robert Hock (F) | 826 | 234 | 512 | 746 |
| 3. | Daniel Kreutzer (F) | 937 | 247 | 471 | 718 |
| 4. | Patrick Reimer (F) | 932 | 349 | 419 | 768 |
| 5. | Philip Gogulla (F) | 989 | 248 | 404 | 652 |
DEL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sven Felski (F) | 794 | 205 | 517 | 1482 |
| 2. | Tomas Martinec (F) | 574 | 130 | 276 | 1414 |
| 3. | Daniel Kreutzer (F) | 937 | 247 | 718 | 1360 |
| 4. | Robert Leask (D) | 821 | 57 | 287 | 1346 |
| 5. | David Wolf (F) | 607 | 161 | 369 | 1173 |
DEL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Pietta (F) | 1046 | 265 | 537 | 802 |
| 2. | Moritz Müller (D) | 1037 | 45 | 215 | 260 |
| 3. | Mirko Lüdemann (D) | 1016 | 151 | 326 | 477 |
| 4. | Philip Gogulla (F) | 989 | 248 | 404 | 652 |
| 5. | Niki Mondt (F) | 982 | 90 | 208 | 298 |
DEL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pavel Bure (F) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 2. | Robert Reichel (F) | 67 | 66 | 144 | 2.15 |
| 3. | Claude Giroux (F) | 9 | 4 | 19 | 2.11 |
| 4. | Paul DiPietro (F) | 25 | 21 | 50 | 2.00 |
| 5. | Brendan Shanahan (F) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.00 |
DEL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Reichel (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 46 | 47 | 54 | 101 | 2.20 | 84 |
| 2. | Patrick Lebeau (F) | 2004-2005 | DEL | 52 | 29 | 65 | 94 | 1.81 | 44 |
| 3. | Robert Hock (F) | 2007-2008 | DEL | 56 | 24 | 63 | 87 | 1.55 | 58 |
| 4. | Jiri Lala (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 50 | 36 | 49 | 85 | 1.70 | 18 |
| 5. | Steve Walker (F) | 2007-2008 | DEL | 53 | 27 | 58 | 85 | 1.60 | 73 |
DEL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sergei Berezin (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 45 | 49 | 31 | 80 | 1.78 | 8 |
| 2. | Robert Reichel (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 46 | 47 | 54 | 101 | 2.20 | 84 |
| 3. | Bobby Reynolds (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 50 | 44 | 36 | 80 | 1.60 | 44 |
| 4. | Michael Wolf (F) | 2007-2008 | DEL | 56 | 44 | 27 | 71 | 1.27 | 34 |
| 5. | Ahren Spylo (F) | 2007-2008 | DEL | 56 | 41 | 23 | 64 | 1.14 | 56 |
DEL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Lebeau (F) | 2004-2005 | DEL | 52 | 29 | 65 | 94 | 1.81 | 44 |
| 2. | John Chabot (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 50 | 16 | 65 | 81 | 1.62 | 20 |
| 3. | Robert Hock (F) | 2007-2008 | DEL | 56 | 24 | 63 | 87 | 1.55 | 58 |
| 4. | Steve Walker (F) | 2007-2008 | DEL | 53 | 27 | 58 | 85 | 1.60 | 73 |
| 5. | Robert Reichel (F) | 1995-1996 | DEL | 46 | 47 | 54 | 101 | 2.20 | 84 |
DEL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shane Peacock (D) | 2005-2006 | DEL | 51 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 0.73 | 265 |
| 2. | Jason Marshall (D) | 2006-2007 | DEL | 46 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0.37 | 253 |
| 3. | Andrew Rymsha (F) | 1998-1999 | DEL | 50 | 23 | 16 | 39 | 0.78 | 245 |
| 4. | Mike Stevens (F) | 1998-1999 | DEL | 44 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 0.48 | 233 |
| 5. | Mike Stevens (F) | 2001-2002 | DEL | 56 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 0.55 | 228 |
List of DEL Champions
DEL Awards
- DEL All-Star Game
- DEL All-Star Team
- DEL Best GAA
- DEL Best Plus/Minus
- DEL Best SVS%
- DEL Champion
- DEL Coach of the Year
- DEL Defenseman of the Year
- DEL Forward of the Year
- DEL Goalie of the Year
- DEL Manager of the Year
- DEL Most Assists
- DEL Most Assists by Defenseman
- DEL Most Goals
- DEL Most Goals by Defenseman
- DEL Most Penalized Player
- DEL Most Points
- DEL Most Points by Defenseman
- DEL Most Points by Junior
- DEL Player of the Year
- DEL Rookie of the Year