Utah Grizzlies 2008-2009 - Roster, Stats & more

2008-2009

2008-2009 Utah Grizzlies Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#52	Robert Gherson (G)	40	1983	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	174	R
		T.R. Kirkman (G)	44	1980	Boise, ID, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#52	Nathan Lawson (G)	40	1983	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#52	Peter Mannino (G)	40	1984	Farmington Hills, MI, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#47	Mike Mole (G)	41	1982	Moncton, NB, CAN	5'11"	183	R
	#1	Dan Turple (G)	39	1985	Oakland, ON, CAN	6'6"	218	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#36	Brett Beauchamp (D)	38	1986	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	220	R
	#28	Will Bodine (D)	42	1981	North Massapequa, NY, USA	6'4"	212	R
	#25	Chris Brooks (D)	41	1982	New York, NY, USA	6'3"	220	R
	#12	Chris Clark (D)	36	1987	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'3"	214	R
	#5	Jon Gleed (D)"A"	40	1984	Milton, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#8	Jordan Hart (D)	41	1983	Huntington, NY, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#26	Jim Jensen (D)	39	1984	Maplewood, MN, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#27	Reagan Leslie (D)	40	1983	Lampman, SK, CAN	5'7"	181	L
	#10	Mark Lutz (D)	40	1983	Stevens Point, WI, USA	6'2"	190	R
	#27	Tim Maxwell (D)	39	1984	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	168	L
	#25	James Sanford (D)"A"	39	1984	Moncton, NB, CAN	5'10"	201	L
	#15	Andy Sertich (D)	40	1983	Coleraine, MN, USA	6'0"	183	L
	#21	Evan Stoflet (D)	39	1984	Madison, WI, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#10	Tyler Wooddisse (D)	39	1985	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
FORWARDS
	#37	James Brannigan (RW)	39	1984	Brooklyn, NY, USA	5'11"	181	R
		Bo Cheesman (RW)	42	1981	Guildford, GBR	6'2"	201	R
	#9	Matt Craig (LW)"A"	42	1982	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#26	Shea Hamilton (C)	38	1985	Altona, MB, CAN	5'11"	198	L
	#49	Rob Hennigar (C)	41	1983	Jordan, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#85	Justin Johnson (RW)	42	1981	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'1"	220	R
	#9	Ryan Kinasewich (LW)"C"	40	1983	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#26	Evan Kotsopoulos (LW)	40	1984	Unionville, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#14	Tom May (F)	39	1985	Eagan, MN, USA	6'3"	212	L
	#25	Andrew McBride (F)	39	1985	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'6"	220	-
	#96	Greg McCauley (C)	42	1982	Collingwood, ON, CAN	5'9"	176	L
	#44	Dan McDonald (LW)	40	1984	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#22	Todd Miller (RW)	45	1978	Elliot Lake, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	R
	#71	Vladimir Nikiforov (LW/RW)		1987	Elektrenai, LTU	5'6"	170	L
	#26	Dennis Packard (LW)	42	1982	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'5"	234	L
	#23	Kyle Paige (LW)	35	1988	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	5'11"	154	L
	#19	Mark Pavli (C)	39	1984	Sarnia, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#22	Joel Rechlicz (RW)	36	1987	Brookfield, WI, USA	6'4"	220	R
	#25	Matthew Rogers (F)	41	1982	Manchester, NH, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#78	Brandon Scero (C)	37	1986	Toledo, OH, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#11	Mike Sgroi (F)	45	1978	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	229	L
	#18	James Sixsmith (C/LW)	40	1984	Alexandria, VA, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#16	Peder Skinner (C)	37	1986	Isle-aux-Morts, NL, CAN	5'8"	161	L
	#11	Kazuma Takahashi (F)	46	1978	Hachinohe, JPN	5'11"	181	L
	#24	Scott Thauwald (LW)	39	1984	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	187	L
	#32	Tim Verbeek (RW/C)	44	1979	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#17	Mike Walsh (LW)	41	1983	Royal Oak, MI, USA	6'2"	190	L

Position: G: 4, D: 14, F: 22Av Age: 25.08 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2008-2009 Utah Grizzlies Staff

Head CoachKevin Colley
Asst. CoachJeff Dwyer
CEOKevin Bruder
Dir. of BroadcastingAdrian Denny
Dir. of Hockey OperationsKevin Colley
Dir. of Media RelationsAdrian Denny
Franchise OwnerDavid Elmore
Franchise OwnerDonna Tuttle
Head Athletic TrainerMike Plandowski
Head Equipment ManagerEddie Summers
PresidentJim McKinnon

Team Staff History

2008-2009 Utah Grizzlies Captains

"C"

Ryan Kinasewich

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2008-2009 Utah Grizzlies Demographics

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Utah Grizzlies Facts

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

2008-2009 Utah Grizzlies Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
21 players
1 player

Experience

Utah Grizzlies: 1 915 GP
NHL: 20 GP
AHL: 1 096 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

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/13/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Utah Grizzlies	2 - 0	ECHL
04/12/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Utah Grizzlies	4 - 3 (OT 60:09)	ECHL
04/06/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Kansas City Mavericks	3 - 4 (OT 63:06)	ECHL
04/05/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Kansas City Mavericks	4 - 7	ECHL
04/03/2024 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Kansas City Mavericks	1 - 5	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

04/20/2024

loan

Dante Giannuzzi (G)

Leaving forColorado Eagles

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04/11/2024

confirmed

Evan Friesen (F)

Joining fromWenatchee Wild

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confirmed

Vinny Duplessis (G)

Joining fromQuinnipiac Univ.

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04/02/2024

confirmed

Connor Mayer (D)

Joining fromColorado College

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04/01/2024

confirmed

Max Neill (F)

Leaving forUnknown

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03/29/2024

confirmed

Blake Wells (F)

Joining fromAmerican International College

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03/28/2024

confirmed

Luc Salem (D)

Joining fromSt. Lawrence Univ.

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03/20/2024

confirmed

Dean Yakura (F)

Leaving forUnknown

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Utah Grizzlies History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Utah Grizzlies
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
1995-1996	IHL	82	49	29	-	-	4	291	232	102	1.24	2	Champion
Denver Grizzlies
1994-1995	IHL	81	57	18	-	-	6	339	235	120	1.48	1	Champion

Utah Grizzlies Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.64
2022-2023	View roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.39
2021-2022	View roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.69
2020-2021	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.04
2019-2020	View roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.03

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Assists

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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

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Franchise All-Time Games Played

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

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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-)