Euro HL Euro HL 1997-1998
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Färjestad BK finished first in the 1997-98 Euro HL standings with 18 points. Dynamo Moskva (16 points) and VEU Feldkirch (15 points) followed.
1997-1998 Euro HL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Färjestad BK | 6 | 6 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 3.00 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2. | Jokerit | 6 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 1.67 | Did not make playoffs |
| 3. | Kassel Huskies | 6 | 2 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 23 | -6 | 7 | 1.17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | HC Vítkovice | 6 | 0 | - | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22 | -14 | 1 | 0.17 | Did not make playoffs |
| B | |||||||||||||
| 1. | HPK | 6 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 14 | 2.33 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2. | Leksands IF | 6 | 4 | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 2.00 | Did not make playoffs |
| 3. | Adler Mannheim | 6 | 2 | - | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 6 | 1.00 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | HK Dukla Trencin | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
| C | |||||||||||||
| 1. | VEU Feldkirch | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 2.50 | Champion |
| 2. | Kölner Haie | 6 | 4 | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 2.00 | Did not make playoffs |
| 3. | Storhamar | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 5 | 0.83 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | SC Bern | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
| D | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Torpedo Yaroslavl | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2.50 | Bronze game loss |
| 2. | HC Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 4 | - | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Luleå HF | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 5 | 0.83 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | TPS | 6 | 0 | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 3 | 0.50 | Did not make playoffs |
| E | |||||||||||||
| 1. | HC Vsetín | 6 | 4 | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 2.33 | Bronze game win |
| 2. | Lada Togliatti | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 2.17 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | EV Zug | 6 | 3 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 1.50 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | Amiens | 6 | 0 | - | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 32 | -25 | 0 | 0.00 | Did not make playoffs |
| F | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Dynamo Moskva | 6 | 4 | - | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 2.67 | Final loss |
| 2. | Manchester Storm | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 1.83 | Did not make playoffs |
| 3. | HC Sparta Praha | 6 | 2 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 7 | 1.17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | HC Bolzano | 6 | 0 | - | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 29 | -18 | 2 | 0.33 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 Euro HL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Jarkko Savijoki (F) | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| 2. |  Craig Woodcroft (F) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| 3. |  Alexander Kharitonov (F) | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 4. | Andrei Tarasenko (F) | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 5. | Bruno Zarrillo (F) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
1997-1998 Euro HL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Vitali Yeremeyev (G) | 2 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| 2. | Dmitri Mylnikov (G) | 2 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| 3. |  Jiri Trvaj (G) | 1 | 2.00 | .961 |
| 4. | Ivo Pesat (G) | 1 | 1.00 | .955 |
| 5. | Boris Rousson (G) | 3 | 1.66 | .950 |
1997-1998 Euro HL Demographics
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Euro HL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adler Mannheim | 20 | 167 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 29.30 |
| 2. | Amiens | 21 | 224 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 27.71 |
| 3. | Dynamo Moskva | 28 | 412 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 25.32 |
| 4. | EC Kassel Huskies | 13 | 98 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 30.92 |
| 5. | EV Zug | 25 | 214 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 26.80 |
| 6. | Eisbären Berlin | 1 | 26 | 5'7" | 165 lbs | 28.00 |
| 7. | Färjestad BK | 23 | 456 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 24.65 |
| 8. | HC Bolzano | 18 | 207 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 26.61 |
| 9. | HC Slovan Bratislava | 17 | 350 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 27.44 |
| 10. | HC Sparta Praha | 21 | 287 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 23.81 |
| 11. | HC Vitkovice | 20 | 171 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 23.35 |
| 12. | HK Dukla Trencin | 24 | 218 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 24.38 |
| 13. | HK Dukla Trencin U18 | 1 | 6 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 24.00 |
| 14. | HPK | 27 | 237 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 26.15 |
| 15. | Jokerit | 11 | 219 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 26.36 |
| 16. | Kölner Haie | 16 | 246 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 30.00 |
| 17. | Lada Togliatti | 30 | 240 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 25.00 |
| 18. | Leksands IF | 19 | 196 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 29.00 |
| 19. | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | 26 | 236 | 5'11" | 194 lbs | 24.15 |
| 20. | Luleå HF | 15 | 304 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 28.00 |
| 21. | Manchester Storm | 20 | 404 | 5'11" | 192 lbs | 29.55 |
| 22. | SC Bern | 24 | 408 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26.54 |
| 23. | Storhamar | 20 | 214 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 25.75 |
| 24. | TPS | 27 | 408 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 24.37 |
| 25. | VEU Feldkirch | 24 | 226 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 30.21 |
| 26. | VHK Vsetin | 15 | 132 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 27.07 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ales Padelek (F) | 2026-2027 | Nottingham Lions | NIHL 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| 2. | Martin Vozdecký (F) | 2026-2027 | HC White Wolves Wollerau | SwissDiv2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 3. |  Martin Pewal (F) | 2026-2027 | EC SV Spittal | Austria4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4. |  Stefan Mann (F) | 2026-2027 | Bad Muskau Bombers | Bezirksliga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. | Kamil Toupal (D) | 2026-2027 | TJ Hluboka nad Vltavou Knights | Czechia4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Regular Season
Euro HL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Zdeno Cíger (F) | 26 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 2. | Jiri Zelenka (F) | 21 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 3. | Alexander Kharitonov (F) | 24 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 4. | Roman Ilyin (F) | 24 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 5. | Lubomir Kolnik (F) | 24 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
Euro HL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jiri Zelenka (F) | 21 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 2. | Lubomir Kolnik (F) | 24 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 3. | Zdeno Cíger (F) | 26 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 4. | Alexander Kharitonov (F) | 24 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 5. | Roman Ilyin (F) | 24 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
Euro HL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zdeno Cíger (F) | 26 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 2. | Otakar Janecký (F) | 18 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 3. | Patrik Martinec (F) | 22 | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| 4. | Alexei Troshchinsky (D) | 24 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| 5. | Roman Ilyin (F) | 24 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
Euro HL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brad Rubachuk (F) | 17 | 4 | 8 | 106 |
| 2. | Dominic Maltais (F) | 4 | 2 | 4 | 86 |
| 3. |  Daniele Giacomin (D) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 4. | Lucio Topatigh (F) | 12 | 5 | 8 | 71 |
| 5. | Éric Bellerose (F) | 5 | 1 | 5 | 69 |
Euro HL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zdeno Cíger (F) | 26 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 2. | Alexander Kharitonov (F) | 24 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 3. | Roman Ilyin (F) | 24 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 4. | Lubomir Kolnik (F) | 24 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 5. | Jaroslav Hlinka (F) | 24 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Euro HL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Tony Amonte (F) | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 2. | Konstantin Shafranov (F) | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 3. | Brad Purdie (F) | 6 | 4 | 12 | 2.00 |
| 4. |  Henrik Sedin (F) | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2.00 |
| 5. | Tommi Santala (F) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
Euro HL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wes Walz (F) | 1998-1999 | Euro HL | 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2.00 | 16 |
| 2. | Sergei Osipov (F) | 1998-1999 | Euro HL | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2.00 | 8 |
| 3. | Brad Purdie (F) | 1999-2000 | Euro HL | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2.00 | 8 |
| 4. | Mikhail Borodulin (F) | 1998-1999 | Euro HL | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1.83 | 35 |
| 5. | Jarkko Savijoki (F) | 1997-1998 | Euro HL | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1.83 | 4 |
Euro HL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wes Walz (F) | 1998-1999 | Euro HL | 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2.00 | 16 |
| 2. | Sergei Osipov (F) | 1998-1999 | Euro HL | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2.00 | 8 |
| 3. | Craig Woodcroft (F) | 1997-1998 | Euro HL | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 1.67 | 4 |
| 4. | Aki Uusikartano (F) | 1999-2000 | Euro HL | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1.33 | 0 |
| 5. | Markku Hurme (F) | 1999-2000 | Euro HL | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1.33 | 8 |
Euro HL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Jean-Jacques Aeschlimann (F) | 1999-2000 | Euro HL | 6 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1.67 | 2 |
| 2. | Brad Purdie (F) | 1999-2000 | Euro HL | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2.00 | 8 |
| 3. | Konstantin Shafranov (F) | 1998-1999 | Euro HL | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.75 | 2 |
| 4. | Jarkko Savijoki (F) | 1997-1998 | Euro HL | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1.83 | 4 |
| 5. | Jiri Sejba (F) | 1996-1997 | Euro HL | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1.67 | 6 |
Euro HL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dominic Maltais (F) | 1997-1998 | Euro HL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.00 | 86 |
| 2. | Éric Bellerose (F) | 1996-1997 | Euro HL | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1.00 | 69 |
| 3. |  Christian Pouget (D) | 1997-1998 | Euro HL | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.33 | 61 |
| 4. | Brad Rubachuk (F) | 1996-1997 | Euro HL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 | 59 |
| 5. | Gordon Donnelly (D) | 1999-2000 | Euro HL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.40 | 58 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of Euro HL Champions
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| Metallurg Magnitogorsk | |
| Metallurg Magnitogorsk | |
| VEU Feldkirch | |
| TPS |