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.

Who is the general manager of Utah Grizzlies?

The general manager of Utah Grizzlies is Tony Horacek.

What are the team colors of Utah Grizzlies?

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

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1997-1998 Season

Utah Grizzlies were 47-27-8 in the 1997-98 IHL season with 102 points, 4th in the Western Conference and 5th overall.

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1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Roster

Utah Grizzlies — 1997-1998 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Philippe DeRouville (G)	52	1974	Victoriaville, QC, CAN	6'1"	196	L
		Éric Fichaud (G)	50	1975	Anjou, QC, CAN	5'10"	172	L
		Wade Flaherty (G)	58	1968	Terrace, BC, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Scott LaGrand (G)	56	1970	Potsdam, NY, USA	6'0"	170	R
		Mark McArthur (G)	50	1975	East York, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Alain Morissette (G)Loan	57	1969	Rimouski, QC, CAN	5'10"	168	L
		Tim Mouser (G)	68	1958	Decatur, IL, USA	5'9"	174	L
		Jamie Ram (G)	55	1971	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
		Lee Schill (G)	55	1971	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Brian Curran (D)	62	1963	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	L
		Gord Dineen (D)"C"	64	1962	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
		Mark Hilton (D)	57	1969	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Brett Larson (D)	54	1972	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	187	R
		Jeff Libby (D)	52	1974	Waterville, ME, USA	6'3"	216	L
		Taj Melson (D)	52	1974	Plymouth, MN, USA	5'9"	161	L
		Tom Menicci (D)	55	1971	Westford, MA, USA	6'0"	205	R
		Brad Miller (D)	57	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	227	L
		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
		Yevgeni Namestnikov (D)	55	1971	Sarov, RUS	5'10"	192	R
		Bob Needham (D)	51	1974	Quesnel, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	-
		Jeff Sharples (D)	59	1967	Terrace, BC, CAN	5'9"	190	L
		Greg Spenrath (D/F)	57	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
		Jan Vopat (D)	53	1973	Most, CZE	5'11"	207	L
FORWARDS
	#11	Niklas Andersson (LW)	55	1971	Kungälv, SWE	5'9"	176	L
		Geoff Bumstead (RW)	54	1972	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	220	R
		Darren Dougan (C)	54	1972	Azilda, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Tony Horacek (LW)	59	1967	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'4"	209	L
		Fred Knipscheer (C)	57	1969	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Mark Lawrence (RW)	54	1972	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	R
		John LeBlanc (RW/LW)	62	1964	Campbellton, NB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Darcy Loewen (LW)	57	1969	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Craig Lyons (RW)	53	1972	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Kip Miller (LW)	57	1969	Lansing, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
		Sylvain Naud (RW)	56	1970	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'11"	201	R
		Sean O'Brien (D/F)	54	1972	Boston, MA, USA	-	-	L
		Vladimír Országh (RW)	49	1977	Banska Bystrica, SVK	5'11"	190	L
		Daniel Paradis (LW)	53	1972	Saguenay, QC, CAN	6'2"	198	L
		Rastislav Pavlikovský (C)	49	1977	Ilava, SVK	5'11"	198	L
		Dan Plante (RW)	55	1971	Hayward, WI, USA	5'11"	190	R
		Tyler Prosofsky (RW/C)	50	1976	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	209	L
		Alain Savage (LW)	51	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'7"	190	L
		Jason Shmyr (LW)	51	1975	Fairview, AB, CAN	6'4"	220	L
		Carlos Soke (LW)	50	1976	Spy Hill, SK, CAN	6'3"	216	L
		Jim Storm (LW)	55	1971	Milford, MI, USA	6'2"	201	L
		Lee Svangstu (RW)	50	1976	Crosby, ND, USA	6'5"	240	L
		Chris Taylor (C)	54	1972	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Jamie Thompson (LW)	52	1974	Framingham, MA, USA	6'0"	187	L
		Ryan Tobler (LW)	50	1976	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
		Graeme Townshend (RW)	61	1965	Kingston, JAM	6'2"	225	R
		Rhett Trombley (RW)	51	1974	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'3"	225	R
		Jason Welch (C)	53	1973	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	5'11"	187	-
		Brad Wingfield (F)	51	1975	Gibsons, BC, CAN	6'0"	234	R
		Peter Zurba (LW)	51	1974	Thompson, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	R
Position: G: 7, D: 12, F: 14Av Age: 27.21 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Staff

GM/Head CoachButch Goring
Player-Asst. CoachTony Horacek
Asst. General ManagerTony Horacek
Asst. GM/Asst. CoachBob Bourne
Athletic TrainerGreg Payette
BroadcasterIan Furness
Dir. of BroadcastingSteve Harms
Dir. of Media RelationsSteve Harms
Franchise OwnerDavid Elmore
Franchise OwnerDonna Tuttle
Head Equipment ManagerLarry Ness
PresidentTim Mouser
VP. of Hockey OperationsButch Goring

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Captains

"C"

Gord Dineen

Team Captaincy History

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1997-1998 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

1997-1998 Utah Grizzlies Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
14 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Utah Grizzlies: 2 482 GP
NHL: 2 463 GP
WC: 49 GP
OG: 8 GP
SHL: 60 GP
Czechia: 102 GP
AHL: 3 261 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 — 1997-1998 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/12/2026 09:10 PM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	4 - 5 (OT 61:26)	ECHL
04/12/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	2 - 1 (OT 61:28)	ECHL
04/11/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	6 - 3	ECHL
04/08/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Idaho Steelheads	3 - 2	ECHL
04/05/2026 01:10 AM UTC	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	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	ECHL	72	30	32	-	-	10	237	255	70	0.97	5	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	ECHL	72	25	39	-	-	8	226	292	58	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	ECHL	72	31	36	-	-	5	227	264	67	0.93	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	35	33	-	-	4	230	259	74	1.03	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	42	27	-	-	3	240	225	87	1.21	1	Conference Final loss
2020-2021	ECHL	72	35	26	-	-	11	207	219	81	1.13	4	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	ECHL	62	34	17	-	-	11	207	164	79	1.27	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	37	26	-	-	9	232	218	83	1.15	3	Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	28	29	-	-	15	230	256	71	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	ECHL	72	36	29	-	-	7	225	240	79	1.1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	39	27	-	-	6	223	206	84	1.17	3	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	37	27	-	-	8	213	219	82	1.14	4	Division Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	71	38	24	-	-	9	187	173	85	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	29	30	-	-	13	217	277	71	0.99	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	33	33	-	-	6	183	223	72	1	3	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	33	32	-	-	7	189	227	73	1.01	3	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	34	29	-	-	9	260	253	77	1.07	3	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	ECHL	72	28	28	-	-	16	220	246	72	1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	32	30	-	-	10	239	259	74	1.03	4	Conference Final loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	22	42	-	-	8	184	294	52	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	ECHL	72	36	30	-	-	6	235	236	78	1.08	4	Division Semifinal loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	23	50	-	-	7	156	265	53	0.66	7	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	AHL	80	27	42	6	-	5	162	230	65	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	AHL	80	37	34	4	-	5	227	243	83	1.04	5	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	40	29	6	-	5	240	225	91	1.14	3	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	IHL	82	38	36	-	-	8	208	220	84	1.02	4	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	IHL	82	45	25	-	-	12	265	220	102	1.24	2	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	39	34	-	-	9	244	254	87	1.06	7	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	IHL	82	47	27	-	-	8	276	234	102	1.24	4	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	43	33	-	-	6	259	254	92	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	PTS	PIM
1.	Roberts Lipsbergs (F)	2026-2027	HC Tigers	Oberliga	13	3	15	18	4
2.	Cole Fonstad (F)	2026-2027	Bietigheim Steelers	DEL 2	12	10	6	16	12
3.	Alex Beaucage (F)	2026-2027	Lukko	Liiga	17	7	8	15	10
4.	Félix Sabourin-Lauzon (F)	2026-2027	Granby Bisons	LHSAAAQ	8	5	10	15	0
5.	Tarun Fizer (F)	2026-2027	Södertälje SK	HockeyAllsvenskan	13	3	11	14	4
6.	Adam Berg (F)	2026-2027	Peterborough Phantoms	NIHL	12	8	5	13	4
7.	Ryan Orgel (D)	2026-2027	Cergy-Pontoise	Ligue Magnus	12	6	7	13	2
8.	Christian Felton (D)	2026-2027	Kalmar HC	HockeyAllsvenskan	14	5	8	13	16
9.	Erik Bradford (F)	2026-2027	Düsseldorfer EG	DEL 2	11	3	10	13	2
10.	Kyle Mayhew (D)	2026-2027	Augsburger Panther	DEL	12	2	11	13	2

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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	26.10
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.97
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.81
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.11

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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	PPG
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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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-)