Deutsche Eishockey Liga DEL 1997-1998
League naming history:- 1994 - 1996DEL (Krombacher Deutsche Eishockey Liga)
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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Eisbären Berlin and Frankfurt Lions finished level at the top of the 1997-98 DEL standings with 61 points. Kölner Haie (60 points) and Adler Mannheim (58 points) followed.
1997-1998 DEL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Eisbären Berlin | 48 | 27 | - | 14 | 6 | 1 | 179 | 139 | 40 | 61 | 1.27 | Final loss |
| 2. | Frankfurt Lions | 48 | 27 | - | 14 | 6 | 1 | 160 | 126 | 34 | 61 | 1.27 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Kölner Haie | 48 | 26 | - | 14 | 6 | 2 | 160 | 147 | 13 | 60 | 1.25 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | Adler Mannheim | 48 | 26 | - | 16 | 3 | 3 | 170 | 145 | 25 | 58 | 1.21 | Champion |
| 5. | Düsseldorfer EG | 48 | 27 | - | 18 | 1 | 2 | 166 | 164 | 2 | 57 | 1.19 | Financial relegation |
| 6. | EV Landshut | 48 | 25 | - | 17 | 4 | 2 | 148 | 118 | 30 | 56 | 1.17 | Semifinal loss |
| 7. | Hannover Scorpions | 44 | 22 | - | 14 | 6 | 2 | 160 | 142 | 18 | 52 | 1.18 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Berlin Capitals | 44 | 19 | - | 14 | 7 | 4 | 136 | 119 | 17 | 49 | 1.11 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 9. | SERC Wild Wings | 44 | 19 | - | 17 | 5 | 3 | 157 | 148 | 9 | 46 | 1.05 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 10. | Kassel Huskies | 44 | 19 | - | 18 | 3 | 4 | 140 | 128 | 12 | 45 | 1.02 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 11. | Krefeld Pinguine | 44 | 18 | - | 19 | 6 | 1 | 126 | 141 | -15 | 43 | 0.98 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 12. | Nürnberg Ice Tigers | 44 | 18 | - | 20 | 4 | 2 | 126 | 141 | -15 | 42 | 0.95 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 13. | Augsburger Panther | 44 | 16 | - | 24 | 2 | 2 | 122 | 160 | -38 | 36 | 0.82 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 14. | Revier Löwen Oberhausen | 44 | 14 | - | 25 | 4 | 1 | 132 | 184 | -52 | 33 | 0.75 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 15. | Star Bulls Rosenheim | 44 | 6 | - | 35 | 3 | 0 | 105 | 204 | -99 | 15 | 0.34 | Relegated |
| 16. | Kaufbeurer Adler | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Financial relegation |
1997-1998 DEL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Len Soccio (F) | 41 | 18 | 46 | 64 | 48 |
| 2. | John Chabot (F) | 47 | 12 | 46 | 58 | 72 |
| 3. | Bruno Zarrillo (F) | 46 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 53 |
| 4. | Mark MacKay (F) | 45 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 24 |
| 5. | Benoit Doucet (F) | 45 | 12 | 41 | 53 | 67 |
1997-1998 DEL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frank Pietrangelo (G) | 14 | 4.47 | .927 |
| 2. |  Chris Rogles (G) | 29 | 2.93 | .914 |
| 3. |  Jukka Tammi (G) | 43 | 2.49 | .908 |
| 4. | Mike Rosati (G) | 44 | 2.74 | .907 |
| 5. |  Petr Bříza (G) | 49 | 2.45 | .907 |
DEL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 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 | 29 | 4 328 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 28.31 |
| 2. | Augsburger Panther | 28 | 1 775 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 27.11 |
| 3. | Berlin Capitals | 26 | 2 570 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 29.12 |
| 4. | Düsseldorfer EG | 26 | 2 212 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 28.31 |
| 5. | EC Kassel Huskies | 35 | 3 702 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 30.03 |
| 6. | ESV Kaufbeuren | 26 | 1 165 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.23 |
| 7. | EV Landshut | 27 | 2 285 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 30.48 |
| 8. | Eisbären Berlin | 24 | 2 194 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 29.92 |
| 9. | Frankfurt Lions | 27 | 1 915 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 29.59 |
| 10. | Hannover Scorpions | 23 | 1 156 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 30.30 |
| 11. | Krefeld Pinguine | 26 | 3 020 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 29.92 |
| 12. | Kölner Haie | 27 | 3 494 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 29.26 |
| 13. | Nürnberg Ice Tigers | 22 | 1 735 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 26.55 |
| 14. | Revier Löwen Oberhausen | 36 | 1 595 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.22 |
| 15. | Schwenninger Wild Wings | 25 | 2 291 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 30.00 |
| 16. | Star Bulls Rosenheim | 29 | 1 637 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 28.03 |
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