United States High School, Iowa USHS-IA 1997-1998
USHS-IA Team Rosters
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Des Moines Capitals finished first in the 1997-98 USHS-IA standings with 39 points. Omaha Gladiators (38 points) and Sioux City Metros (36 points) followed.
1997-1998 USHS-IA Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Des Moines Capitals | 26 | 19 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 140 | 64 | 76 | 39 | 1.50 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Mason City High | 26 | 17 | 1 | 8 | - | - | 108 | 59 | 49 | 35 | 1.35 | - |
| 3. | Dubuque Devils | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | - | - | 106 | 91 | 15 | 26 | 1.00 | - |
| 4. | Waterloo High | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | - | - | 83 | 88 | -5 | 24 | 0.92 | - |
| 5. | Ames High | 26 | 3 | 1 | 22 | - | - | 68 | 128 | -60 | 7 | 0.27 | - |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Omaha Gladiators | 26 | 19 | 0 | 7 | - | - | 111 | 67 | 44 | 38 | 1.46 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Sioux City Metros | 26 | 18 | 0 | 8 | - | - | 137 | 76 | 61 | 36 | 1.38 | Champion |
| 3. | Omaha Jr. Lancers | 26 | 15 | 0 | 11 | - | - | 103 | 78 | 25 | 30 | 1.15 | Final loss |
| 4. | Kansas City Jr. Blades | 26 | 12 | 1 | 13 | - | - | 108 | 85 | 23 | 25 | 0.96 | - |
| 5. | St. Joseph High | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | - | - | 29 | 257 | -228 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
1997-1998 USHS-IA Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adam Collette (F) | 26 | 30 | 28 | 58 | 4 |
| 2. | Jim Shovein (F) | 26 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 8 |
| 3. | Jason McCollum (F) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 49 | 26 |
| 4. | Jeff Smith (F) | 21 | 29 | 18 | 47 | 99 |
| 5. | Brett Duncan (F) | 26 | 24 | 23 | 47 | 10 |
1997-1998 USHS-IA Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joel Ruegg (G) | 25 | - | .892 |
| 2. | Isaac Sorensen (G) | 16 | - | .892 |
| 3. | Brett Roth (G) | 13 | - | .887 |
| 4. | Jon Van Bergen (G) | 16 | - | .833 |
| 5. | Sarah Aldrich (G) | 11 | - | .822 |
1997-1998 USHS-IA Demographics
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USHS-IA Games
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USHS-IA Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Magnus Crinklaw (D) | Omaha Jr. Lancers | Univ. of Nebraska | ||
| Confirmed | Connor Sheehy (G) | Dubuque Saints | Motor City Gamblers | ||
| Confirmed | Erick Bachtle (F) | Kansas City Jets | Oregon Tradesmen | ||
| Confirmed | Will Biggar (F) | Kansas City Jets | Oregon Tradesmen | ||
| Confirmed | Colin Andre (F) | Sioux City Metros | Dordt Univ. |
2026-2027 USHS-IA Free Agents
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2027-2028 USHS-IA Free Agents
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USHS-IA Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ames High | 23 | 754 | - | - | 16.68 |
| 2. | Des Moines Capitals | 7 | 52 | 6'1" | 212 lbs | 16.00 |
| 3. | Dubuque Saints | 6 | 69 | - | - | - |
| 4. | Kansas City Jr. Blades | 6 | 26 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.50 |
| 5. | Mason City High | 6 | 78 | - | - | - |
| 6. | Omaha Gladiators | 6 | 120 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.67 |
| 7. | Omaha Jr. Lancers | 6 | 78 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 18.00 |
| 8. | Sioux City Metros | 7 | 26 | 6'2" | 205 lbs | 17.50 |
| 9. | St. Joseph High | 1 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 10. | Waterloo High | 5 | 0 | - | - | - |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dayton Niedert (F) | 2026-2027 | Badlands Sabres | NA3HL | 11 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 20 |
| 2. | Julian Saldi (F) | 2026-2027 | Louisiana Drillers | NA3HL | 13 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 6 |
| 3. | Ryder Borrett (F) | 2026-2027 | Midwest Warriors 15O AAA | 15U AAA | 16 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 12 |
| 4. | Erick Bachtle (F) | 2026-2027 | Utah Outliers | NCDC | 8 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 8 |
| 5. | Grant Harder (D) | 2026-2027 | North Iowa Bulls | NA3HL | 7 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 |
| 6. | Karl Grafelman (F) | 2026-2027 | Midland Univ. | ACHA | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 14 |
| 7. | Oliver Giles (F) | 2026-2027 | Badlands Sabres | NA3HL | 11 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 8 |
| 8. | Cam Hacker (F) | 2026-2027 | North Vancouver Wolf Pack | PIJHL | 11 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 |
| 9. | Chayce Hall (F) | 2026-2027 | Midwest Warriors 15O AAA | 15U AAA | 16 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 10. | Aiden Paulsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Texas Jr. Brahmas | NA3HL | 9 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Regular Season
USHS-IA All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jake Irey (F) | 133 | 149 | 109 | 258 |
| 2. | Steve Miller (F) | - | 150 | 96 | 246 |
| 3. | Carson Clemmensen (F) | 105 | 128 | 116 | 244 |
| 4. | Joe Burgmeier (F) | 116 | 113 | 117 | 230 |
| 5. | Cole Despenas (F) | 119 | 97 | 125 | 222 |
USHS-IA All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steve Miller (F) | - | 150 | 96 | 246 |
| 2. | Jake Irey (F) | 133 | 149 | 109 | 258 |
| 3. | Ben Sinnott (F) | 103 | 130 | 76 | 206 |
| 4. | Carson Clemmensen (F) | 105 | 128 | 116 | 244 |
| 5. | Jorgan Kontor (F) | 95 | 115 | 103 | 218 |
USHS-IA All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kole Latusick (F) | 114 | 78 | 130 | 208 |
| 2. | Cole Despenas (F) | 119 | 97 | 125 | 222 |
| 3. | Mason Johnston (F) | 86 | 79 | 120 | 199 |
| 4. | Joe Burgmeier (F) | 116 | 113 | 117 | 230 |
| 5. | Carson Clemmensen (F) | 105 | 128 | 116 | 244 |
USHS-IA All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drew Millius (D) | 73 | 6 | 17 | 394 |
| 2. | Ben Sinnott (F) | 103 | 130 | 206 | 365 |
| 3. | Ryan Schmitt (D) | 113 | 25 | 62 | 344 |
| 4. | Collin Woodyard (F) | 63 | 1 | 3 | 330 |
| 5. | Jordan Reynolds (D) | 82 | 6 | 23 | 327 |
USHS-IA All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Luke Lenhart (D) | 189 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 2. | Lucas Nemeth (F) | 140 | 54 | 21 | 75 |
| 3. | Jake Irey (F) | 133 | 149 | 109 | 258 |
| 4. | Ben Jones (F) | 133 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 5. | Marty Janecke (F) | 132 | 17 | 33 | 50 |
USHS-IA All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Neal Lanigan (F) | 16 | 28 | 54 | 3.38 |
| 2. | Brian Wehr (F) | 36 | 51 | 115 | 3.19 |
| 3. | Corey Simon (F) | 39 | 53 | 117 | 3.00 |
| 4. | Matt Mullenbach (D) | 15 | 7 | 45 | 3.00 |
| 5. | Mike Siebert (F) | 22 | 46 | 60 | 2.73 |
USHS-IA All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joe Harcharik (F) | 2005-2006 | USHS-IA | 33 | 52 | 49 | 101 | 3.06 | 70 |
| 2. | Joe Krueger (F) | 2016-2017 | USHS-IA | 28 | 45 | 51 | 96 | 3.43 | 34 |
| 3. | Carson Clemmensen (F) | 2023-2024 | USHS-IA | 30 | 54 | 40 | 94 | 3.13 | 80 |
| 4. | Ben Sinnott (F) | 2018-2019 | USHS-IA | 30 | 54 | 38 | 92 | 3.07 | 83 |
| 5. | Jorgan Kontor (F) | 2008-2009 | USHS-IA | 32 | 46 | 44 | 90 | 2.81 | 76 |
USHS-IA All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Carson Clemmensen (F) | 2023-2024 | USHS-IA | 30 | 54 | 40 | 94 | 3.13 | 80 |
| 2. | Ben Sinnott (F) | 2018-2019 | USHS-IA | 30 | 54 | 38 | 92 | 3.07 | 83 |
| 3. | Joe Harcharik (F) | 2005-2006 | USHS-IA | 33 | 52 | 49 | 101 | 3.06 | 70 |
| 4. | Ben Sinnott (F) | 2019-2020 | USHS-IA | 29 | 52 | 21 | 73 | 2.52 | 128 |
| 5. | Ted Lowndes (F) | 1990-1991 | USHS-IA | 26 | 50 | 36 | 86 | 3.31 | 48 |
USHS-IA All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Blake Ramsey (F) | 2015-2016 | USHS-IA | 28 | 30 | 58 | 88 | 3.14 | 4 |
| 2. | Kole Latusick (F) | 2018-2019 | USHS-IA | 30 | 30 | 54 | 84 | 2.80 | 36 |
| 3. | Mason Johnston (F) | 2021-2022 | USHS-IA | 28 | 26 | 54 | 80 | 2.86 | 18 |
| 4. | Derek Hansen (F) | 2005-2006 | USHS-IA | 33 | 32 | 53 | 85 | 2.58 | 38 |
| 5. | Joe Krueger (F) | 2016-2017 | USHS-IA | 28 | 45 | 51 | 96 | 3.43 | 34 |
USHS-IA All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drew Millius (D) | 2018-2019 | USHS-IA | 29 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.17 | 208 |
| 2. | Jordan Reynolds (D) | 2013-2014 | USHS-IA | 25 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.40 | 183 |
| 3. | Adam Peterson (D) | 2009-2010 | USHS-IA | 30 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.20 | 177 |
| 4. | Luke Millius (F) | 2017-2018 | USHS-IA | 25 | 25 | 21 | 46 | 1.84 | 160 |
| 5. | Collin Woodyard (F) | 2018-2019 | USHS-IA | 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 | 150 |
