When was Utah Grizzlies founded?

Utah Grizzlies was founded in 1994 in West Valley City, UT, USA, USA.

Where is Utah Grizzlies based?

Utah Grizzlies is based in West Valley City, UT, USA.

Who is the head coach of Utah Grizzlies?

The head coach of Utah Grizzlies is Butch Goring.

Who is the captain of Utah Grizzlies?

The captain of Utah Grizzlies is Gord Dineen.

What arena does Utah Grizzlies play in?

Utah Grizzlies play their home games at Maverik Center in West Valley City, UT, USA.

What are the team colors of Utah Grizzlies?

The team colors of Utah Grizzlies are Green + White + Black + Copper.

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1996-1997 Season

Utah Grizzlies were 43-33-6 in the 1996-97 IHL season with 92 points, 4th in the Western Conference and 9th overall.

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1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Roster

Utah Grizzlies — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Don Beaupre (G)	65	1961	Waterloo, ON, CAN	5'8"	150	L
		Les Kuntar (G)	57	1969	Elma, NY, USA	6'2"	194	L
		Mark McArthur (G)	50	1975	East York, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Tommy Söderström (G)	57	1969	Stockholm, SWE	5'9"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Rod Aldoff (D)	55	1971	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'10"	196	L
		Shawn Anderson (D)	58	1968	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Vladimir Chebaturkin (D)	51	1975	Surgut, RUS	6'3"	220	L
		Gord Dineen (D)"C"	64	1962	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
		Shannon Finn (D)	54	1972	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Jonah Harris (D)	56	1970	Hartford, CT, USA	6'1"	216	L
		Doug Houda (D)	60	1966	Blairmore, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
		Marc Hussey (D)	52	1974	Chatham, NB, CAN	6'4"	209	R
		Bernie John (D)	54	1972	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Gord Mark (D)	62	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	218	R
		Glen Mears (D/RW)	54	1972	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'3"	220	R
		Joby Messier (D)	56	1970	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Rod Miller (D)	56	1970	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Jaroslav Modrý (D)	55	1971	Ceske Budejovice, CZE	6'1"	218	L
		Tom Pederson (D)	56	1970	Bloomington, MN, USA	5'10"	187	R
		Dmitri Rodin (D)	51	1975	Tallinn, EST	6'2"	214	R
		Kurt Seher (D)		1973	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Jeff Sharples (D)	59	1967	Terrace, BC, CAN	5'9"	190	L
		Jeff Sirkka (D)	58	1968	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Greg Spenrath (D/F)	57	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
		Rob Zettler (D)	58	1968	Sept-Îles, QC, CAN	6'3"	198	L
FORWARDS
	#27	Derek Armstrong (C/RW)	53	1973	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
		Brad Belland (C/W)	59	1967	Belle River, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Todd Bertuzzi (RW/LW)	51	1975	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'3"	229	L
		Tyler Boucher (C)	54	1972	The Pas, MB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Andy Brickley (LW)	65	1961	Melrose, MA, USA	5'11"	201	L
		Mike Donnelly (LW)	63	1963	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	185	L
		Jim Dowd (C)	57	1968	Brick Township, NJ, USA	6'1"	190	R
		Patrick Dunn (RW)	63	1963	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Craig Fisher (C)	56	1970	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	181	L
		Glen Gulutzan (C)	55	1971	The Pas, MB, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Brent Hughes (LW)	60	1966	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Kelly Hurd (RW)	58	1968	Castlegar, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Yan Kaminsky (RW)	55	1971	Penza, RUS	6'0"	174	L
		Claude Lapointe (C)	58	1968	Lachine, QC, CAN	5'9"	187	L
		Gary Leeman (RW)	62	1964	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Brett Lievers (C)	55	1971	Syracuse, NY, USA	6'0"	187	R
		Dan Lupo (LW)		1972	Somerville, MA, USA	5'10"	190	L
		Jacques Mailhot (RW)		1961	Shawinigan, QC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
		Chris Marinucci (RW)	54	1971	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'1"	209	L
		Daniel Marois (RW)	58	1968	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	198	R
		Roger Maxwell (RW)	50	1975	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'3"	240	R
		Wayne Muir (LW)	57	1969	Sydney, NS, CAN	6'0"	220	L
		Sylvain Naud (RW)	56	1970	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'11"	201	R
		Robert Nordberg (LW)	56	1970	Boden, SWE	5'8"	176	L
		Sean O'Brien (D/F)	54	1972	Boston, MA, USA	-	-	L
		Vladimír Országh (RW)	49	1977	Banska Bystrica, SVK	5'11"	190	L
		Keith Osborne (RW)	57	1969	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	179	R
		Marc Rodgers (RW)	54	1972	Shawville, QC, CAN	5'11"	187	R
		Glenn Stewart (LW)	56	1970	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Chris Taylor (C)	54	1972	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Doug Torrel (RW)	57	1969	Hibbing, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
		Nick Vachon (C)	54	1972	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Andrei Vasilyev (C)	54	1972	Voskresensk, RUS	5'8"	181	R
		Mick Vukota (RW)	60	1966	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	225	R
		Ray Whitney (LW/RW)	54	1972	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Chris Winnes (RW)	58	1968	Ridgefield, CT, USA	6'0"	201	R
		Ravil Yakubov (C)	56	1970	Moskva, RUS	5'10"	185	L
		Peter Zurba (LW)	51	1974	Thompson, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	R
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1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Staff

GM/Head CoachButch Goring
Asst. CoachKevin Cheveldayoff
Asst. Dir. of Hockey OperationsKevin Cheveldayoff
Asst. Equipment ManagerChris Higham
Athletic TrainerGreg Payette
Dir. of Media RelationsJean-Marc Plante
Dir. of Public RelationsJean-Marc Plante
Ex. VP of Hockey OperationsTim Mouser
Franchise OwnerDavid Elmore
Franchise OwnerDonna Tuttle
Head Equipment ManagerLarry Ness
ScoutRod Davidson
VP. of Hockey OperationsButch Goring

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Captains

"C"

Gord Dineen

Team Captaincy History

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1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Demographics

Utah Grizzlies Facts

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Team Colors: Green + White + Black + Copper
Town: West Valley City, UT, USA Map
Founded: 1994

1996-1997 Utah Grizzlies Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players
13 players
4 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Utah Grizzlies: 2 372 GP
NHL: 6 883 GP
WC: 98 GP
OG: 13 GP
SHL: 342 GP
Czechia: 19 GP
AHL: 4 297 GP
DEL: 9 GP
NL: 22 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Colorado Eagles (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Maverik Center
Location: West Valley City, UT, USA
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 1997

Utah Grizzlies Games

Utah Grizzlies — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/12/2026 03:10 PM GMT-6	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	4 - 5 (OT 61:26)	ECHL
04/11/2026 07:10 PM GMT-6	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	2 - 1 (OT 61:28)	ECHL
04/10/2026 07:10 PM GMT-6	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	6 - 3	ECHL
04/07/2026 07:10 PM GMT-6	Utah Grizzlies	Idaho Steelheads	3 - 2	ECHL
04/04/2026 07:10 PM GMT-6	Utah Grizzlies	Wichita Thunder	3 - 2 (OT 65:11)	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Utah Grizzlies — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/22/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luke Antonacci (D)	New Mexico Goatheads	Details
10/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ryan Taylor (F)	Bloomington Bison	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Colby Enns (D)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
09/25/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Mathieu Boislard (D)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
09/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Dylan Gratton (D)	Idaho Steelheads	Details
09/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nicholas Niemo (F)	Wichita Thunder	Details
09/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luc Salem (D)	Tulsa Oilers	Details
09/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cy LeClerc (F)	Tahoe Knight Monsters	Details

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Utah Grizzlies History and Standings

Utah Grizzlies — Season History
season	league	GP	W	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2025-2026	ECHL	72	30	-	10	32	70	237	255	0.97	5	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	ECHL	72	25	-	8	39	58	226	292	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	ECHL	72	31	-	5	36	67	227	264	0.93	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	35	-	4	33	74	230	259	1.03	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	42	-	3	27	87	240	225	1.21	1	Conference Final loss
2020-2021	ECHL	72	35	-	11	26	81	207	219	1.13	4	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	ECHL	62	34	-	11	17	79	207	164	1.27	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	37	-	9	26	83	232	218	1.15	3	Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	28	-	15	29	71	230	256	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	ECHL	72	36	-	7	29	79	225	240	1.1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	39	-	6	27	84	223	206	1.17	3	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	37	-	8	27	82	213	219	1.14	4	Division Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	71	38	-	9	24	85	187	173	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	29	-	13	30	71	217	277	0.99	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	33	-	6	33	72	183	223	1	3	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	33	-	7	32	73	189	227	1.01	3	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	34	-	9	29	77	260	253	1.07	3	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	ECHL	72	28	-	16	28	72	220	246	1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	32	-	10	30	74	239	259	1.03	4	Conference Final loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	22	-	8	42	52	184	294	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	ECHL	72	36	-	6	30	78	235	236	1.08	4	Division Semifinal loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	23	-	7	50	53	156	265	0.66	7	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	AHL	80	27	6	5	42	65	162	230	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	AHL	80	37	4	5	34	83	227	243	1.04	5	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	40	6	5	29	91	240	225	1.14	3	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	IHL	82	38	-	8	36	84	208	220	1.02	4	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	IHL	82	45	-	12	25	102	265	220	1.24	2	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	39	-	9	34	87	244	254	1.06	7	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	IHL	82	47	-	8	27	102	276	234	1.24	4	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	43	-	6	33	92	259	254	1.12	4	Conference SF loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Utah Grizzlies — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Roberts Lipsbergs (F)	2026-2027	HC Tigers	Oberliga	15	9	16	25	6
2.	Félix Sabourin-Lauzon (F)	2026-2027	Granby Bisons	LHSAAAQ	10	7	12	19	0
3.	Cole Fonstad (F)	2026-2027	Bietigheim Steelers	DEL 2	14	12	6	18	12
4.	Jordan Stallard (F)	2026-2027	EC Harzer Falken	Regionalliga	7	6	12	18	6
5.	Braylon Shmyr (F)	2026-2027	Frösö IK	Division 3	3	9	8	17	0
6.	Alex Beaucage (F)	2026-2027	Lukko	Liiga	20	7	9	16	10
7.	Christian Felton (D)	2026-2027	Kalmar HC	HockeyAllsvenskan	18	6	10	16	16
8.	Michael Pelech (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steeldogs	NIHL	16	5	11	16	12
9.	Brance Orbán (F)	2026-2027	Gyergyói HK	Erste Liga	16	4	12	16	4
10.	Adam Berg (F)	2026-2027	Peterborough Phantoms	NIHL	17	9	6	15	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Utah Grizzlies — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.00
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.15
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.97
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.83
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.14

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	239	156	190	356
2.	Chris Taylor (F)	278	111	167	278
3.	John Purves (F)	293	96	120	216
4.	Kip Miller (F)	143	84	119	203
5.	Michael Pelech (F)	224	72	117	189

Franchise All-Time Goals

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	239	156	190	356
2.	Chris Taylor (F)	278	111	167	278
3.	John Purves (F)	293	96	120	216
4.	Kip Miller (F)	143	84	119	203
5.	Michael Pelech (F)	224	72	117	189

Franchise All-Time Assists

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	239	156	190	356
2.	Chris Taylor (F)	278	111	167	278
3.	Gord Dineen (D)	440	19	147	166
4.	John Purves (F)	293	96	120	216
5.	Kip Miller (F)	143	84	119	203

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	John Erskine (D)	173	5	27	694
2.	Gavin Morgan (F)	238	30	94	684
3.	Mick Vukota (F)	162	25	58	660
4.	Danick Paquette (F)	117	28	65	561
5.	Brad Herauf (F)	122	24	55	556

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gord Dineen (D)	440	19	147	166
2.	Jeff MacMillan (D)	309	23	37	60
3.	John Purves (F)	293	96	120	216
4.	Rod Miller (D)	288	7	27	34
5.	Chris Taylor (F)	278	111	167	278

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Josh Winquist (F)	5	4	8	1.60
2.	Rob Hennigar (F)	38	15	59	1.55
3.	Austin Ortega (F)	29	17	45	1.55
4.	Trevor Lewis (F)	6	3	9	1.50
5.	Jordan Samuels-Thomas (F)	4	3	6	1.50

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Kip Miller (F)	1994-1995	IHL	71	46	60	106	1.49	54
2.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	2009-2010	ECHL	59	48	55	103	1.75	70
3.	Kip Miller (F)	1997-1998	IHL	72	38	59	97	1.35	30
4.	Chris Taylor (F)	1994-1995	IHL	78	38	48	86	1.10	47
5.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	60	39	46	85	1.42	48

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	2009-2010	ECHL	59	48	55	103	1.75	70
2.	Kip Miller (F)	1994-1995	IHL	71	46	60	106	1.49	54
3.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	60	39	46	85	1.42	48
4.	Kip Miller (F)	1997-1998	IHL	72	38	59	97	1.35	30
5.	Chris Taylor (F)	1994-1995	IHL	78	38	48	86	1.10	47

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Kip Miller (F)	1994-1995	IHL	71	46	60	106	1.49	54
2.	Kip Miller (F)	1997-1998	IHL	72	38	59	97	1.35	30
3.	Chris Taylor (F)	1997-1998	IHL	79	28	56	84	1.06	66
4.	Ryan Kinasewich (F)	2009-2010	ECHL	59	48	55	103	1.75	70
5.	Louis Dumont (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	65	16	55	71	1.09	72

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Utah Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brad Herauf (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	72	13	17	30	0.42	344
2.	Mike MacWilliam (F)	1995-1996	IHL	53	8	16	24	0.45	317
3.	Jason Simon (F)	1994-1995	IHL	61	3	6	9	0.15	300
4.	John Erskine (D)	2000-2001	IHL	77	1	8	9	0.12	284
5.	Danick Paquette (F)	2013-2014	ECHL	67	23	26	49	0.73	277

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Affiliation History:

-New York Islanders (1995-1998)

-Los Angeles Kings (1997-1998)

-Independent (1998-2000)

-Dallas Stars (2000-2004)

-Montreal Canadiens (2002-2003)

-Tampa Bay Lightning (2003-2004)

-Phoenix Coyotes (2004-2005)

-Independent (2005-2007)

-New York Islanders (2007-2010)

-Calgary Flames (2009-2013)

-Anaheim Ducks (2013-)

Team History:

-Team relocated from Denver, Co and team renamed from Denver Grizzlies to Utah Grizzlies (1995) -IHL (1995-2001)

-AHL (2001-2005)

-ECHL (2005-)