English Premier Ice Hockey League EPIHL 1996-1997
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1996-1997
1996-1997 Season
Swindon Ice Lords finished first in the 1996-97 EPIHL standings with 94 points. Solihull Blaze (85 points) and Slough Jets (81 points) followed.
1996-1997 EPIHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Swindon Ice Lords | 56 | 47 | 0 | 9 | - | - | 436 | 169 | 267 | 94 | 1.68 | Champion |
| 2. | Solihull Blaze | 56 | 41 | 3 | 15 | - | - | 389 | 219 | 170 | 85 | 1.52 | Bankruptcy |
| 3. | Slough Jets | 56 | 39 | 0 | 17 | - | - | 316 | 171 | 145 | 81 | 1.45 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | Guildford Flames | 56 | 35 | 2 | 21 | - | - | 310 | 217 | 93 | 72 | 1.29 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Kingston Hawks | 56 | 28 | 0 | 28 | - | - | 305 | 269 | 36 | 56 | 1.00 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Telford Tigers | 56 | 19 | 2 | 37 | - | - | 303 | 313 | -10 | 40 | 0.71 | Qualification |
| 7. | Medway Bears | 56 | 12 | 1 | 44 | - | - | 231 | 464 | -233 | 25 | 0.45 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Peterborough Pirates | 56 | 3 | 1 | 53 | - | - | 173 | 641 | -468 | 7 | 0.13 | Did not make playoffs |
1996-1997 EPIHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Claude Dumas (F) | 56 | 102 | 55 | 157 | 38 |
| 2. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 55 | 73 | 79 | 152 | 10 |
| 3. |  Dainius Bauba (F) | 55 | 62 | 65 | 127 | 74 |
| 4. | Barclay Pearce (F) | 52 | 55 | 71 | 126 | 24 |
| 5. | Luc Chabot (F) | 55 | 49 | 77 | 126 | 18 |
1996-1997 EPIHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Petri Engman (G) | 12 | 2.80 | .934 |
| 2. | Mark Cavallin (G) | 43 | 2.86 | .905 |
| 3. | Jarkko Kortesoja (G) | 25 | 2.98 | .896 |
| 4. | Jamey Organ (G) | 47 | 3.07 | .892 |
| 5. | Pasi Raitanen (G) | 18 | 3.72 | .890 |
1996-1997 EPIHL Demographics
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EPIHL Games
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EPIHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coventry Blaze | 29 | 1 705 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 23.36 |
| 2. | Guildford Flames | 36 | 1 617 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 25.83 |
| 3. | Kingston Hawks | 32 | 1 567 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 24.75 |
| 4. | Medway Bears | 28 | 1 201 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 24.43 |
| 5. | Peterborough Pirates | 51 | 1 478 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 24.11 |
| 6. | Slough Jets | 23 | 1 615 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 26.57 |
| 7. | Swindon Wildcats | 30 | 1 784 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 23.03 |
| 8. | Telford Tigers | 27 | 1 786 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 23.96 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Jonas Höög (F) | 2026-2027 | FoodMarket | IAHL | 6 | 33 | 6 | 39 | - |
| 2. | Luke Ferrara (F) | 2026-2027 | Peterborough Phantoms | NIHL | 9 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| 3. | Liam Kirk (F) | 2026-2027 | Eisbären Berlin | DEL | 10 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 0 |
| 4. | Joseph Aston (F) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 9 |
| 5. |  Ales Padelek (F) | 2026-2027 | Nottingham Lions | NIHL 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| 6. |  James Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Telford Tigers 2 | NIHL 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 4 |
| 7. | Ugnius Cizas (F) | 2026-2027 | EV Füssen | Oberliga | 11 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 8. |  Jonathan Phillips (F) | 2026-2027 | Sheffield Steeldogs | NIHL | 8 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 |
| 9. | Rio Grinell-Parke (F) | 2026-2027 | Chelmsford Chieftains | NIHL 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 10. | Sean Norris (F) | 2026-2027 | Milton Keynes Lightning | NIHL | 10 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Regular Season
EPIHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lukas Smital (F) | 554 | 321 | 497 | 818 |
| 2. | Gary Clarke (F) | 422 | 413 | 332 | 745 |
| 3. | Danny Marshall (F) | 432 | 286 | 457 | 743 |
| 4. | Joe Miller (F) | 552 | 309 | 363 | 672 |
| 5. | Nick Poole (F) | 456 | 188 | 463 | 651 |
EPIHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gary Clarke (F) | 422 | 413 | 332 | 745 |
| 2. | Lukas Smital (F) | 554 | 321 | 497 | 818 |
| 3. | Kyle Amyotte (F) | 231 | 312 | 277 | 589 |
| 4. | Joe Miller (F) | 552 | 309 | 363 | 672 |
| 5. | Claude Dumas (F) | 329 | 300 | 231 | 531 |
EPIHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lukas Smital (F) | 554 | 321 | 497 | 818 |
| 2. | Nick Poole (F) | 456 | 188 | 463 | 651 |
| 3. | Danny Marshall (F) | 432 | 286 | 457 | 743 |
| 4. | Tony Hand (F) | 273 | 95 | 406 | 501 |
| 5. | Rick Plant (F) | 646 | 232 | 403 | 635 |
EPIHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adam Greener (D) | 394 | 25 | 99 | 1525 |
| 2. | Nicky Watt (F) | 431 | 145 | 364 | 1506 |
| 3. | Joe Baird (D) | 652 | 43 | 208 | 1504 |
| 4. | Michael Wales (F) | 558 | 131 | 365 | 1494 |
| 5. | Andre Payette (F) | 241 | 44 | 125 | 1436 |
EPIHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Towalski (F) | 668 | 119 | 158 | 277 |
| 2. | Matthew Foord (D) | 664 | 165 | 211 | 376 |
| 3. | Joe Baird (D) | 652 | 43 | 165 | 208 |
| 4. | Rick Plant (F) | 646 | 232 | 403 | 635 |
| 5. | Adam Carr (F) | 633 | 235 | 287 | 522 |
EPIHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andrew Dickson (F) | 27 | 54 | 112 | 4.15 |
| 2. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 92 | 156 | 324 | 3.52 |
| 3. | Brad Kenny (F) | 27 | 50 | 91 | 3.37 |
| 4. | Jason Rushton (F) | 31 | 45 | 97 | 3.13 |
| 5. | Duncan Cook (F) | 84 | 123 | 254 | 3.02 |
EPIHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 1998-1999 | EPIHL | 32 | 79 | 86 | 165 | 5.16 | 12 |
| 2. | Claude Dumas (F) | 1996-1997 | EPIHL | 56 | 102 | 55 | 157 | 2.80 | 38 |
| 3. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 1996-1997 | EPIHL | 55 | 73 | 79 | 152 | 2.76 | 10 |
| 4. | Gary Clarke (F) | 2002-2003 | EPIHL | 41 | 86 | 56 | 142 | 3.46 | 60 |
| 5. | Tony Hand (F) | 2010-2011 | EPIHL | 54 | 25 | 108 | 133 | 2.46 | 65 |
EPIHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Claude Dumas (F) | 1996-1997 | EPIHL | 56 | 102 | 55 | 157 | 2.80 | 38 |
| 2. | Gary Clarke (F) | 2002-2003 | EPIHL | 41 | 86 | 56 | 142 | 3.46 | 60 |
| 3. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 1998-1999 | EPIHL | 32 | 79 | 86 | 165 | 5.16 | 12 |
| 4. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 1996-1997 | EPIHL | 55 | 73 | 79 | 152 | 2.76 | 10 |
| 5. | Joel Petkoff (F) | 2006-2007 | EPIHL | 43 | 67 | 38 | 105 | 2.44 | 117 |
EPIHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tony Hand (F) | 2010-2011 | EPIHL | 54 | 25 | 108 | 133 | 2.46 | 65 |
| 2. | Tony Hand (F) | 2009-2010 | EPIHL | 54 | 25 | 95 | 120 | 2.22 | 52 |
| 3. | Nick Poole (F) | 2002-2003 | EPIHL | 41 | 35 | 92 | 127 | 3.10 | 24 |
| 4. | Josh Boni (F) | 1996-1997 | EPIHL | 51 | 35 | 88 | 123 | 2.41 | 210 |
| 5. | Steve Chartrand (F) | 1998-1999 | EPIHL | 32 | 79 | 86 | 165 | 5.16 | 12 |
EPIHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mark Williams (D) | 2006-2007 | EPIHL | 39 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 0.54 | 294 |
| 2. | Andrius Kaminskas (D) | 2006-2007 | EPIHL | 40 | 29 | 22 | 51 | 1.28 | 274 |
| 3. | Kurt Irvine (F) | 2006-2007 | EPIHL | 39 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0.33 | 271 |
| 4. | Andrius Kaminskas (D) | 2007-2008 | EPIHL | 37 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 0.95 | 268 |
| 5. | Andrew Power (F) | 2002-2003 | EPIHL | 32 | 41 | 64 | 105 | 3.28 | 267 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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List of EPIHL Champions
EPIHL Awards
- EPIHL All-Star First Team
- EPIHL All-Star Second Team
- EPIHL Best GAA
- EPIHL Best SVS%
- EPIHL Champion
- EPIHL Coach Of The Year
- EPIHL Cup Champion
- EPIHL Most Assists
- EPIHL Most Goals
- EPIHL Most Penalized Player
- EPIHL Most Points
- EPIHL Most Points by British Player
- EPIHL Most Points by Defenseman
- EPIHL Player Of The Year
- EPIHL Playoff Champion