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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Vålerenga finished first in the 1997-98 Norway standings with 70 points. Storhamar (67 points) and Stjernen Hockey (50 points) followed.
1997-1998 Norway Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | TP | GF | GA | +/- | P/GP | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vålerenga | 44 | 34 | 2 | 8 | 70 | 240 | 94 | 146 | 1.59 | Champion |
| 2. | Storhamar | 44 | 32 | 3 | 9 | 67 | 213 | 92 | 121 | 1.52 | Final loss |
| 3. | Stjernen Hockey | 44 | 23 | 4 | 17 | 50 | 172 | 149 | 23 | 1.14 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Sparta Sarpsborg | 44 | 23 | 3 | 18 | 49 | 165 | 152 | 13 | 1.11 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Frisk Asker | 44 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 49 | 183 | 147 | 36 | 1.11 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Lillehammer | 44 | 22 | 5 | 17 | 49 | 163 | 139 | 24 | 1.11 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Manglerud | 44 | 18 | 3 | 23 | 39 | 172 | 179 | -7 | 0.89 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Trondheim | 44 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 35 | 159 | 181 | -22 | 0.80 | Did not make playoffs |
| 9. | Furuset | 44 | 13 | 3 | 28 | 29 | 155 | 218 | -63 | 0.66 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Lørenskog | 44 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 79 | 350 | -271 | 0.07 | Relegated |
1997-1998 Norway Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Morten Finstad (F) | 44 | 29 | 44 | 73 | 16 |
| 2. |  Marko Kivenmäki (F) | 44 | 30 | 37 | 67 | 60 |
| 3. |  Johan Brummer (F) | 41 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 38 |
| 4. | Per Christian Knold (F) | 40 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 34 |
| 5. | Lars Håkon Andersen (F) | 40 | 34 | 26 | 60 | 16 |
1997-1998 Norway Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mika Rautio (G) | 27 | 1.97 | .917 |
| 2. | Henrik Arvsell (G) | 37 | - | .897 |
| 3. | Jonas Norgren (G) | 18 | 2.18 | .887 |
| 4. | Vidar Wold (G) | 37 | 3.29 | .875 |
| 5. | Bjørge Josefsen (G) | 40 | - | - |
EHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 Norway Demographics
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EHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Storhamar |  Narvik Hockey | - | |
| Narvik Hockey |  Nidaros Hockey | 2 - 3 (SO) | |
 Stjernen Hockey | Storhamar | 1 - 2 (OT 61:39) | |
| Narvik Hockey | Nidaros Hockey | 1 - 2 | |
 Stavanger Oilers |  Frisk Asker | 2 - 1 |
EHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Jere Huhtamaa (G) | Stjernen Hockey | HC Slavia Praha | ||
| Confirmed | Elias Straume Vatne (F) | Stavanger Oilers | Ringerike | ||
| Confirmed | Filip Lalande (F) | Narvik Hockey | Frisk Asker | ||
| Confirmed | Christian Blomqvist (F) | Ringerike | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | Lukas Rhodin (D) | Stjernen Hockey | Gjøvik Hockey |
EHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frisk Asker | 26 | 1 580 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 23.68 |
| 2. | Furuset | 22 | 753 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 22.41 |
| 3. | Lillehammer | 29 | 1 081 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 23.62 |
| 4. | Lørenskog | 25 | 998 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 22.12 |
| 5. | Manglerud | 23 | 1 312 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 24.00 |
| 6. | Sparta Sarpsborg | 20 | 1 095 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 24.39 |
| 7. | Stjernen Hockey | 25 | 1 526 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 24.54 |
| 8. | Storhamar | 27 | 5 191 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 24.73 |
| 9. | Trondheim | 24 | 1 583 | 5'10" | 187 lbs | 25.61 |
| 10. | Vålerenga | 25 | 1 663 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.96 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ulrik Indergaard (F) | 2026-2027 | Storhamar U20 | Norway U20 | 14 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 2 |
| 2. | Anton Holm (F) | 2026-2027 | Elbolaget | IAHL | 7 | 18 | 16 | 34 | - |
| 3. |  Phil Marinaccio (F) | 2026-2027 | Tilburg Trappers | Oberliga | 15 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 15 |
| 4. | Alex Gagnon (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Klostersee | Regionalliga | 11 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 2 |
| 5. | Dante Salituro (F) | 2026-2027 | Sheffield Steeldogs | NIHL | 16 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 12 |
| 6. | Sjur Østbø (F) | 2026-2027 | Stavanger Oilers U20 | Norway U20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 14 |
| 7. | Janne Laakkonen (F) | 2026-2027 | Peterborough Phantoms | NIHL | 17 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 2 |
| 8. | Pelle Hedlund (F) | 2026-2027 | Åmåls SK | Division 2 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 24 |
| 9. | Alexander Andersson (D) | 2026-2027 | Killerwhales | IAHL | 5 | 12 | 10 | 22 | - |
| 10. | Jørgen Nyhus Myhre (F) | 2026-2027 | Sparta Sarpsborg | 2. Divisjon | 8 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 2 |
Regular Season
EHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erik Kristiansen (F) | 518 | 412 | 348 | 760 |
| 2. | Morten Finstad (F) | 310 | 331 | 427 | 758 |
| 3. | Pål Johnsen (F) | 735 | 245 | 502 | 747 |
| 4. | Rune Gulliksen (F) | 533 | 406 | 331 | 737 |
| 5. | Tobias Lindström (F) | 656 | 332 | 377 | 709 |
EHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erik Kristiansen (F) | 518 | 412 | 348 | 760 |
| 2. | Rune Gulliksen (F) | 533 | 406 | 331 | 737 |
| 3. | Tobias Lindström (F) | 656 | 332 | 377 | 709 |
| 4. | Morten Finstad (F) | 310 | 331 | 427 | 758 |
| 5. | Tom Erik Olsen (F) | 529 | 326 | 299 | 625 |
EHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pål Johnsen (F) | 735 | 245 | 502 | 747 |
| 2. | Morten Finstad (F) | 310 | 331 | 427 | 758 |
| 3. | Ole Eskild Dahlstrøm (F) | 496 | 255 | 410 | 665 |
| 4. | Ørjan Løvdal (F) | 229 | 268 | 381 | 649 |
| 5. | Tobias Lindström (F) | 656 | 332 | 377 | 709 |
EHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tommy Kristiansen (F) | 559 | 181 | 376 | 1799 |
| 2. | Niklas Roest (F) | 750 | 177 | 527 | 1210 |
| 3. | Steffen Thoresen (F) | 823 | 255 | 559 | 1202 |
| 4. | Henrik Ødegaard (D) | 500 | 20 | 94 | 1178 |
| 5. | Øystein Olsen (F) | 354 | 146 | 299 | 1111 |
EHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joakim Eidsa Arnestad (F) | 825 | 171 | 263 | 434 |
| 2. | Steffen Thoresen (F) | 823 | 255 | 304 | 559 |
| 3. | Niklas Roest (F) | 750 | 177 | 350 | 527 |
| 4. | Pål Johnsen (F) | 735 | 245 | 502 | 747 |
| 5. | Eirik Skadsdammen (F) | 717 | 226 | 236 | 462 |
EHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Doug Derraugh (F) | 44 | 53 | 104 | 2.36 |
| 2. |  Ed Galiani (F) | 64 | 102 | 147 | 2.30 |
| 3. | Siverth Andersson (F) | 136 | 169 | 309 | 2.27 |
| 4. | Ilkka Kaarna (F) | 88 | 134 | 197 | 2.24 |
| 5. | Pekka Santanen (F) | 63 | 91 | 141 | 2.24 |
EHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Siverth Andersson (F) | 1985-1986 | Norway | 36 | 67 | 43 | 110 | 3.06 | - |
| 2. | Ørjan Løvdal (F) | 1985-1986 | Norway | - | 48 | 60 | 108 | - | - |
| 3. | Doug Derraugh (F) | 1991-1992 | Norway | 44 | 53 | 51 | 104 | 2.36 | 40 |
| 4. | Chris St. Cyr (F) | 1988-1989 | Norway | 36 | 52 | 44 | 96 | 2.67 | - |
| 5. | Ørjan Løvdal (F) | 1988-1989 | Norway | 35 | 37 | 59 | 96 | 2.74 | - |
EHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Siverth Andersson (F) | 1985-1986 | Norway | 36 | 67 | 43 | 110 | 3.06 | - |
| 2. | Ilkka Kaarna (F) | 1981-1982 | Norway | 32 | 60 | 27 | 87 | 2.72 | - |
| 3. | Rune Gulliksen (F) | 1988-1989 | Norway | 35 | 58 | 36 | 94 | 2.69 | - |
| 4. | Ed Galiani (F) | 1986-1987 | Norway | 34 | 58 | 21 | 79 | 2.32 | 34 |
| 5. | Doug Derraugh (F) | 1991-1992 | Norway | 44 | 53 | 51 | 104 | 2.36 | 40 |
EHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ørjan Løvdal (F) | 1985-1986 | Norway | - | 48 | 60 | 108 | - | - |
| 2. | Ørjan Løvdal (F) | 1988-1989 | Norway | 35 | 37 | 59 | 96 | 2.74 | - |
| 3. | Brian Ihnacak (F) | 2014-2015 | Norway | 44 | 22 | 55 | 77 | 1.75 | 60 |
| 4. | Stephen Foyn (F) | 1986-1987 | Norway | - | 32 | 53 | 85 | - | - |
| 5. | Ole Eskild Dahlstrøm (F) | 1996-1997 | Norway | 34 | 26 | 53 | 79 | 2.32 | 24 |
EHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andrew O'Brien (D) | 2019-2020 | Norway | 41 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 1.10 | 309 |
| 2. | Tommy Kristiansen (F) | 2018-2019 | Norway | 46 | 23 | 11 | 34 | 0.74 | 250 |
| 3. |  Michal Horak (D) | 2007-2008 | Norway | 36 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.31 | 217 |
| 4. | Timo Laituri (D) | 2000-2001 | Norway | 35 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.23 | 195 |
| 5. | Alex Plante (D) | 2014-2015 | Norway | 43 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0.35 | 189 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of EHL Champions
EHL Awards
- Norway Best GAA
- Norway Best Plus/Minus
- Norway Best SVS%
- Norway Coach of the Year
- Norway Gullpucken (Player of the Year)
- Norway Most Assists
- Norway Most Assists by Defenseman
- Norway Most Goals
- Norway Most Goals by Defenseman
- Norway Most Penalized Player
- Norway Most Points
- Norway Most Points by Defenseman
- Norway Most Points by Junior
- Norway Most Points by U18 Junior
- Norway NM Silver Medal
- Norway Player of the Year Award
- Norway Playoffs MVP
- Norway Rookie of the Year
- Norwegian All-Star Team
- Norwegian Champion