North American Hockey League NAHL 2005-2006
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- 1975 - 1984GLJAHL (Great Lake Junior A Hockey League)
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2005-2006
2005-2006 Season
Bozeman Ice Dogs finished first in the 2005-06 NAHL standings with 97 points. Texas Tornado (88 points) and Texarkana Bandits (86 points) followed.
2005-2006 NAHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Southern Minnesota Express | 58 | 35 | 0 | 17 | - | 6 | 233 | 175 | 58 | 76 | 1.31 | Bronze game win |
| 2. | Fargo-Moorhead Jets | 58 | 34 | 0 | 21 | - | 3 | 209 | 147 | 62 | 71 | 1.22 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Bismarck Bobcats | 58 | 31 | - | 23 | - | 4 | 204 | 184 | 20 | 66 | 1.14 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 4. | Minnesota Blizzard | 58 | 24 | 0 | 29 | - | 5 | 158 | 219 | -61 | 53 | 0.91 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 5. | North Iowa Outlaws | 58 | 18 | 0 | 37 | - | 3 | 149 | 219 | -70 | 39 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
| North | |||||||||||||
| 1. | U.S. National U18 Team | 58 | 39 | 0 | 14 | - | 5 | 254 | 147 | 107 | 83 | 1.43 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2. | Cleveland Barons | 58 | 35 | 0 | 19 | - | 4 | 197 | 150 | 47 | 74 | 1.28 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Mahoning Valley Phantoms | 58 | 34 | 0 | 20 | - | 4 | 214 | 181 | 33 | 72 | 1.24 | Bronze game loss |
| 4. | Traverse City North Stars | 58 | 17 | 0 | 34 | - | 7 | 162 | 258 | -96 | 41 | 0.71 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 5. | Alpena IceDiggers | 58 | 13 | 0 | 38 | - | 7 | 147 | 260 | -113 | 33 | 0.57 | Did not make playoffs |
| South | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Texas Tornado | 58 | 42 | 0 | 12 | - | 4 | 201 | 132 | 69 | 88 | 1.52 | Champion |
| 2. | Texarkana Bandits | 58 | 42 | 0 | 14 | - | 2 | 240 | 145 | 95 | 86 | 1.48 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Springfield Jr. Blues | 58 | 28 | 0 | 26 | - | 4 | 181 | 208 | -27 | 60 | 1.03 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 4. | Wichita Falls Wildcats | 58 | 26 | 0 | 28 | - | 4 | 171 | 189 | -18 | 56 | 0.97 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 5. | Santa Fe Roadrunners | 58 | 24 | 0 | 28 | - | 6 | 182 | 205 | -23 | 54 | 0.93 | Did not make playoffs |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Bozeman Ice Dogs | 58 | 48 | 0 | 9 | - | 1 | 235 | 117 | 118 | 97 | 1.67 | Final loss |
| 2. | Fairbanks Ice Dogs | 58 | 30 | 0 | 18 | - | 10 | 173 | 175 | -2 | 70 | 1.21 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Billings Bulls | 58 | 20 | 0 | 30 | - | 8 | 167 | 252 | -85 | 48 | 0.83 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 4. | Wasilla Spirit | 58 | 23 | 0 | 33 | - | 2 | 133 | 187 | -54 | 48 | 0.83 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 5. | Helena Bighorns | 58 | 17 | 0 | 35 | - | 6 | 186 | 246 | -60 | 40 | 0.69 | Did not make playoffs |
2005-2006 NAHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Heidinger (F) | 53 | 33 | 56 | 89 | 47 |
| 2. | Carter Camper (F) | 57 | 31 | 51 | 82 | 26 |
| 3. | Eric Kattelus (D) | 50 | 35 | 40 | 75 | 38 |
| 4. | Marc Menzione (F) | 58 | 29 | 46 | 75 | 62 |
| 5. |  Karl Sellan (F) | 58 | 38 | 36 | 74 | 116 |
2005-2006 NAHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Matt Dalton (G) | 39 | 1.63 | .940 |
| 2. | Riley Gill (G) | 45 | 2.15 | .934 |
| 3. | Joe Palmer (G) | 14 | 1.70 | .933 |
| 4. | B.J. O'Brien (G) | 46 | 2.16 | .928 |
| 5. | Shane Madolora (G) | 26 | 2.49 | .925 |
NAHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2005-2006 NAHL Demographics
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NAHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 12:30 AM UTC |  New Mexico Ice Wolves |  Amarillo Wranglers | - |
| 10/04/2026 03:30 AM UTC |  Kenai River Brown Bears |  Minnesota Wilderness | 1 - 5 |
| 10/04/2026 01:07 AM UTC |  Pueblo Peppers |  Idaho Falls Spud Kings | 4 - 1 |
| 10/04/2026 01:05 AM UTC |  Billings Cattle Punchers |  Grand Junction River Hawks | 5 - 4 (OT 63:54) |
| 10/04/2026 12:35 AM UTC |  Minot Minotauros |  St. Cloud Norsemen | 4 - 0 |
2027-2028 NAHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
NAHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alpena IceDiggers | 42 | 1 791 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.40 |
| 2. | Billings Bulls | 33 | 1 542 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.69 |
| 3. | Bismarck Bobcats | 35 | 1 639 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.70 |
| 4. | Bozeman Ice Dogs | 29 | 1 692 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.52 |
| 5. | Cleveland Barons | 37 | 2 320 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.24 |
| 6. | Fairbanks Ice Dogs | 37 | 1 723 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 19.26 |
| 7. | Fargo-Moorhead Jets | 36 | 1 834 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.83 |
| 8. | Helena Bighorns | 37 | 2 318 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 20.03 |
| 9. | Mahoning Valley Phantoms | 31 | 1 903 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.34 |
| 10. | Pueblo Peppers | 42 | 1 455 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.33 |
| 11. | Santa Fe Roadrunners | 32 | 1 919 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.56 |
| 12. | Southern Minnesota Express | 32 | 1 265 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.38 |
| 13. | Springfield Jr. Blues | 32 | 1 798 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.59 |
| 14. | St. Cloud Norsemen | 29 | 1 498 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.83 |
| 15. | Texarkana Bandits | 29 | 1 933 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.52 |
| 16. | Texas Tornado | 27 | 1 948 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.48 |
| 17. | Traverse City North Stars | 40 | 1 439 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.24 |
| 18. | Tri-City Titans | 1 | 1 | 6'2" | 165 lbs | - |
| 19. | USNTDP Juniors | 45 | 1 814 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 17.36 |
| 20. | Wasilla Spirit | 38 | 1 836 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 19.84 |
| 21. | Wichita Falls Wildcats | 29 | 1 688 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 19.63 |
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 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 25 | - |
| 2. | Dayton Ruppel (D) | 2026-2027 | Louisiana Drillers | NA3HL | 10 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 28 |
| 3. | Nole Donohue (F) | 2026-2027 | Bishop Kearney Selects 18U AAA | 18U AAA | 11 | 12 | 9 | 21 | - |
| 4. | Guhnar Hillman (F) | 2026-2027 | Austin Ice Bats | NA3HL | 10 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 20 |
| 5. |  Daniel Vihavainen (D) | 2026-2027 | Louisiana Drillers | NA3HL | 10 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 4 |
| 6. | Gavin Sattler (F) | 2026-2027 | Team MPLS Magazine | UMHSEHL | 10 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 4 |
| 7. | Chance Adams (F) | 2026-2027 | Markham Royals | OJHL | 11 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 10 |
| 8. | Marcus Ortiz (F) | 2026-2027 | Cuba | - | 4 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 6 |
| 9. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 4 |
| 10. |  Chikara Hanzawa (F) | 2026-2027 | KH Torun | PHL | 7 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 |
Regular Season
NAHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Fultz (F) | 170 | 121 | 125 | 246 |
| 2. | Frank Nardella (F) | 171 | 66 | 147 | 213 |
| 3. | Craig Bushey (F) | 217 | 89 | 120 | 209 |
| 4. | Erik Peterson (F) | 212 | 72 | 131 | 203 |
| 5. | Hunter Longhi (F) | 209 | 78 | 119 | 197 |
NAHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Fultz (F) | 170 | 121 | 125 | 246 |
| 2. | J.T. Osborn (F) | 170 | 98 | 84 | 182 |
| 3. | Karl Sellan (F) | 153 | 94 | 93 | 187 |
| 4. | Craig Bushey (F) | 217 | 89 | 120 | 209 |
| 5. |  Jack Prince (F) | 167 | 88 | 100 | 188 |
NAHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frank Nardella (F) | 171 | 66 | 147 | 213 |
| 2. | Erik Peterson (F) | 212 | 72 | 131 | 203 |
| 3. | Gary Brown (F) | 84 | 66 | 128 | 194 |
| 4. | Ryan Fultz (F) | 170 | 121 | 125 | 246 |
| 5. | Matt Rutkowski (F) | 198 | 72 | 125 | 197 |
NAHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Luke Wright (F) | 105 | 20 | 32 | 817 |
| 2. | Connor Wood (F) | 151 | 9 | 43 | 768 |
| 3. | Hank Carisio (F) | 158 | 72 | 160 | 690 |
| 4. | Jon Kretin (D) | 145 | 11 | 83 | 663 |
| 5. | George Cantrall (F) | 121 | 11 | 44 | 654 |
NAHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Preston Weeks (D) | 233 | 9 | 36 | 45 |
| 2. | Skylur Jameson (F) | 231 | 63 | 72 | 135 |
| 3. | Alex Archibald (F) | 227 | 15 | 64 | 79 |
| 4. | Chase Beacom (D) | 225 | 13 | 42 | 55 |
| 5. | Jimmy McCusker (F) | 223 | 56 | 79 | 135 |
NAHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Eric Lindros (F) | 14 | 23 | 52 | 3.71 |
| 2. | Chris Tancill (F) | 45 | 51 | 150 | 3.33 |
| 3. | Jeff Green (F) | 43 | 26 | 115 | 2.67 |
| 4. | Chris Seychel (F) | 44 | 45 | 113 | 2.57 |
| 5. | Kevin Swider (F) | 42 | 38 | 104 | 2.48 |
NAHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Tancill (F) | 1985-1986 | 45 | 51 | 150 |
| 2. | Bill McCreary Jr. (D) | 1977-1978 | 40 | 51 | 123 |
| 3. | Steve Murphy (F) | 1978-1979 | - | 56 | 120 |
| 4. | Mike Johnson (F) | 1978-1979 | - | 42 | 115 |
| 5. | Jeff Green (F) | 1985-1986 | 43 | 26 | 115 |
NAHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Justin Duberman (F) | 1987-1988 | 56 | 61 | 104 |
| 2. | Logan Jenuwine (F) | 2018-2019 | 59 | 60 | 104 |
| 3. | Jim Gardiner (F) | 1979-1980 | 45 | 57 | 88 |
| 4. | Steve Murphy (F) | 1978-1979 | - | 56 | 120 |
| 5. | Tom Anastos (F) | 1980-1981 | 45 | 55 | 109 |
NAHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Tancill (F) | 1985-1986 | 45 | 99 | 150 |
| 2. | Gary Brown (F) | 1989-1990 | 44 | 75 | 114 |
| 3. | Mike Johnson (F) | 1978-1979 | - | 73 | 115 |
| 4. | Bill McCreary Jr. (D) | 1977-1978 | 40 | 72 | 123 |
| 5. | Don Elland (F) | 1982-1983 | 45 | 72 | 99 |
NAHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jack DeMoura (D) | 2023-2024 | 49 | 5 | 360 |
| 2. | Luke Wright (F) | 1999-2000 | 38 | 12 | 357 |
| 3. | Anthony Mangano (F) | 2016-2017 | 42 | 11 | 331 |
| 4. | Mike Sgroi (F) | 1997-1998 | 48 | 28 | 328 |
| 5. | Keven Poulin (F) | 2000-2001 | 47 | 16 | 325 |
List of NAHL Champions
NAHL Awards
- NAHL (Central) Academic Achievement Award
- NAHL (Central) All-Rookie Team
- NAHL (Central) All-Star Team
- NAHL (Central) Coach of the Year
- NAHL (Central) Community Service Award
- NAHL (Central) Defenseman of the Year
- NAHL (Central) Forward of the Year
- NAHL (Central) General Manager of the Year
- NAHL (Central) Goaltender of the Year
- NAHL (Central) Leadership Award
- NAHL (Central) Most Valuable Player
- NAHL (Central) Rookie of the Year
- NAHL (East) Academic Achievement Award
- NAHL (East) All-Rookie Team
- NAHL (East) All-Star Team
- NAHL (East) Coach of the Year
- NAHL (East) Community Service Award
- NAHL (East) Defenseman of the Year
- NAHL (East) Forward of the Year
- NAHL (East) General Manager of the Year
- NAHL (East) Goaltender of the Year
- NAHL (East) Leadership Award
- NAHL (East) Most Valuable Player
- NAHL (East) Rookie of the Year
- NAHL (Midwest) Academic Achievement Award
- NAHL (Midwest) All-Rookie Team
- NAHL (Midwest) All-Star Team
- NAHL (Midwest) Coach of the Year
- NAHL (Midwest) Community Service Award
- NAHL (Midwest) Defenseman of the Year
- NAHL (Midwest) Forward of the Year
- NAHL (Midwest) General Manager of the Year
- NAHL (Midwest) Goaltender of the Year
- NAHL (Midwest) Leadership Award
- NAHL (Midwest) Most Valuable Player
- NAHL (Midwest) Rookie of the Year
- NAHL (North) All-Rookie Team
- NAHL (North) All-Star Team
- NAHL (South) Academic Achievement Award
- NAHL (South) All-Rookie Team
- NAHL (South) All-Star Team
- NAHL (South) Coach of the Year
- NAHL (South) Community Service Award
- NAHL (South) Defenseman of the Year
- NAHL (South) Forward of the Year
- NAHL (South) General Manager of the Year
- NAHL (South) Goaltender of the Year
- NAHL (South) Leadership Award
- NAHL (South) Most Valuable Player
- NAHL (South) Rookie of the Year
- NAHL (West) All-Star Team
- NAHL Academic Achievement Award
- NAHL All-Rookie First Team
- NAHL All-Rookie Second Team
- NAHL Best GAA
- NAHL Best Plus/Minus
- NAHL Best SVS%
- NAHL Coach of the year
- NAHL Community Service Award
- NAHL Defenseman of the Year
- NAHL First All-Star Team
- NAHL Forward of the Year
- NAHL General Manager of the Year
- NAHL Goaltender of the Year
- NAHL Leadership Award
- NAHL Most Assists
- NAHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- NAHL Most Goals
- NAHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- NAHL Most Penalized Player
- NAHL Most Points
- NAHL Most Points by Defenseman
- NAHL Most Valuable Player
- NAHL Robertson Cup All-Tournament Team
- NAHL Robertson Cup Champion
- NAHL Robertson Cup MVP
- NAHL Rookie of the Year
- NAHL Second All-Star Team