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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Western Michigan Univ. were 14-18-5 in the 1996-97 NCAA season with 25 points, 5th in the CCHA and 19th overall.

1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Roster

Western Michigan Univ. — 1996-1997 Roster
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52Brantford, ON, CAN5'5"150L
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50Orono, MN, USA5'10"181-
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50Dearborn, MI, USA6'1"201L
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-Fenton, MI, USA---
DEFENSEMEN
#3
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49Campbell River, BC, CAN6'2"190L
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51Kalamazoo, MI, USA6'0"205L
#7
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49Oak Park, IL, USA6'0"203R
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51Georgetown, ON, CAN6'0"185-
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53Edmonton, AB, CAN6'0"201L
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52Eden Prairie, MN, USA6'5"214L
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48St. Clair, MI, USA6'0"194L
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53Independence, OH, USA6'1"205R
FORWARDS
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48Andover, MA, USA6'0"190L
#28
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51Grand Ledge, MI, USA5'9"170R
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52St. Paul, MN, USA6'0"205R
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51Cambridge, ON, CAN6'0"174L
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50Lumsden, SK, CAN6'3"225R
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51Chatham, ON, CAN5'11"201R
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49Rolling Meadows, IL, USA5'8"161L
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51Thornhill, ON, CAN5'10"170-
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49Chestermere, AB, CAN6'2"194R
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49Chicago, IL, USA5'10"194L
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53Saskatoon, SK, CAN6'2"214R
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50Detroit, MI, USA5'8"170-
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49Muskegon, MI, USA6'0"192L
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50Brantford, ON, CAN5'11"209L
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50Farmington Hills, MI, USA6'0"157-
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52Englefeld, SK, CAN6'0"185-

1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Staff

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1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Demographics

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Western Michigan Univ. Facts

Plays in
NCAA Division I
Team Colors
Brown + Gold
Town
Kalamazoo, MI, USAMap
Founded
1973

1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Roster Facts

Nationalities
  • USA flag17 players
  • Canada flag11 players
Experience
Affiliated Team(s)

    Arena Information

    Arena Name
    Harry W. Lawson Ice Arena
    Location
    Kalamazoo, MI, USA
    Capacity
    3 687
    Construction Year
    1974
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    Western Michigan Univ. Games

    Western Michigan Univ. — 1996-1997 Games
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    Univ. of North DakotaWestern Michigan Univ.-NCAA
    Univ. of North DakotaWestern Michigan Univ.-NCAA
    Western Michigan Univ.Long Island Univ.7 - 4 NCAA
    Western Michigan Univ.Long Island Univ.10 - 2 NCAA
    Univ. of MichiganWestern Michigan Univ.3 - 2 NCAA
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    Latest Transactions

    Western Michigan Univ. — Latest Transactions
    DateStatusPlayerTeamSource
    ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagCayden Jackman (F)Waterloo Black Hawks
    ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagNicholas Sykora (F)Owen Sound Attack
    ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagEaston Dozark (D)Honeybaked 15U AAA
    ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagCole Swanson (F)Hibbing/Chisholm High
    ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagDylan Delgado (F)Honeybaked 15U AAA
    ConfirmedjoiningCzechia flagJakub Vaněček (D)Tri-City Americans
    ConfirmedjoiningKazakhstan flagAlisher Sarkenov (F)Prince Albert Raiders
    ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagEdison Engle (D)Brantford Bulldogs
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    Western Michigan Univ. History and Standings

    Western Michigan Univ. — Season History
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    2026-2027NCAA-----------
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    2025-2026NCAA392410-3114095792.033
    Conference SF lossgroup-info
    2024-2025NCAA42294-53167861002.381
    Championgroup-info
    2023-2024NCAA382011-1513697671.763
    Conference QF lossgroup-info
    2022-2023NCAA3923151--148102441.132
    Conference QF lossgroup-info
    2021-2022NCAA3926121--138101431.13
    Conference Final lossgroup-info
    2020-2021NCAA2510123--7789331.326
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    2019-2020NCAA3618135--125101411.144
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    2018-2019NCAA3721151--129115411.113
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    2017-2018NCAA3615192--115129310.865
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    2016-2017NCAA4022135--133114421.053
    First round lossgroup-info
    2015-2016NCAA368253--80142170.477
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    2014-2015NCAA3714185--98107270.737
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    2013-2014NCAA4019165--103106370.934
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    2012-2013NCAA3819118--8778541.423
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    2011-2012NCAA4121146--11492501.222
    First round lossgroup-infoinfo
    2010-2011NCAA42191310--116104441.054
    First round lossgroup-info
    2009-2010NCAA368208--76104210.5812
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    2008-2009NCAA4114207--111130260.637
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    2007-2008NCAA388273--82126100.2612
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    2006-2007NCAA3718181--120126290.786
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    2005-2006NCAA4010246--97160190.4811
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    2004-2005NCAA3714212--105134180.4910
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    2003-2004NCAA3917184--123136270.698
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    2002-2003NCAA3815212--122147270.718
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    2001-2002NCAA3819154--123118290.766
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    2000-2001NCAA3920136--149129300.775
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    1999-2000NCAA3612213--105137230.649
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    1998-1999NCAA346208--75130180.5310
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    1997-1998NCAA3810253--94125200.539
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    Where Are They Now?

    Played in the team during season
    Western Michigan Univ. — Where Are They Now
    #playerseasonteamleagueGPGAPTSPIM
    1.USA flagWyatt Schingoethe (F)2026-2027Hannover IndiansOberliga14514194
    2.USA flagJosh Passolt (F)2026-2027Leksands IFHockeyAllsvenskan1687156
    3.Finland flagOliwer Kaski (D)2026-2027Malmö RedhawksSHL1476136
    4.USA flagJunior Podein (F)2026-2027Spruce Grove SaintsBCHL1667134
    5.USA flagBrian Kramer (D)2026-2027SaiPaLiiga1829116
    6.USA flagAustin Rueschhoff (F)2026-2027HC PustertalICEHL81101111
    7.Germany flagFrederik Tiffels (F)2026-2027Eisbären BerlinDEL13371035
    8.USA flagCarson Vance (D)2026-2027Fresno FalconsFPHL728102
    9.USA flagJason Polin (F)2026-2027Rochester AmericansAHL105490
    10.USA flagCole Gallant (F)2026-2027EHC FreiburgDEL 2143692
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    Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

    Western Michigan Univ. — Roster Demographics
    SeasonRosterHeightWeightAge
    2026-2027View Roster6'0"185 lbs21.32
    2025-2026View Roster6'0"187 lbs22.26
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    Regular Season

    Franchise All-Time Points

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points
    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)157115178293
    2.undefined flagPaul Polillo (F)16582189271
    3.undefined flagWayne Gagné (D)16042199241
    4.undefined flagJeff Green (F)159109125234
    5.undefined flagRoss Fitzpatrick (F)138100125225
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    Franchise All-Time Goals

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Goals
    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)157115178293
    2.undefined flagJeff Green (F)159109125234
    3.undefined flagRob Bryden (F)16210491195
    4.undefined flagStuart Burnie (F)15910272174
    5.undefined flagRoss Fitzpatrick (F)138100125225
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    Franchise All-Time Assists

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Assists
    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagWayne Gagné (D)16042199241
    2.undefined flagPaul Polillo (F)16582189271
    3.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)157115178293
    4.undefined flagMike Posma (D)15943131174
    5.undefined flagChris Brooks (F)14757127184
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    Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
    #PlayerGPGTPPIM
    1.undefined flagAndrew Rymsha (F)1551648483
    2.undefined flagJim Culhane (D)1621380396
    3.undefined flagJeff Crossman (F)1433075375
    4.undefined flagMike Whitton (F)1343763353
    5.undefined flagChris Frank (D)149834353
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    Franchise All-Time Games Played

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Games Played
    #PlayerGPGATP
    1.undefined flagTim Washe (F)171284674
    2.undefined flagBrian Tulik (D)168163349
    3.undefined flagTom Auge (F)1664168109
    4.undefined flagJosh Passolt (F)1664464108
    5.undefined flagPaul Polillo (F)16582189271
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    Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
    #PlayerGPGTPPPG
    1.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)1571152931.87
    2.undefined flagAdam Benák (F)73131.86
    3.undefined flagRob Hodge (F)78791441.85
    4.undefined flagPaul Polillo (F)165822711.64
    5.undefined flagRoss Fitzpatrick (F)1381002251.63
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    Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)1985-1986NCAA4242621042.4848
    2.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)1983-1984NCAA424150912.1742
    3.undefined flagWayne Gagné (D)1986-1987NCAA431376892.0738
    4.undefined flagPaul Polillo (F)1987-1988NCAA422560852.0234
    5.undefined flagTroy Thrun (F)1985-1986NCAA443351841.9120
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    Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagRob Bryden (F)1986-1987NCAA434632781.8182
    2.undefined flagStuart Burnie (F)1985-1986NCAA424336791.8878
    3.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)1985-1986NCAA4242621042.4848
    4.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)1983-1984NCAA424150912.1742
    5.undefined flagRon Hoover (F)1987-1988NCAA423923621.4840
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    Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagWayne Gagné (D)1986-1987NCAA431376892.0738
    2.undefined flagDan Dorion (F)1985-1986NCAA4242621042.4848
    3.undefined flagPaul Polillo (F)1987-1988NCAA422560852.0234
    4.undefined flagWayne Gagné (D)1985-1986NCAA431759761.7737
    5.undefined flagTroy Thrun (F)1985-1986NCAA443351841.9120
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    Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

    Western Michigan Univ. — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
    #PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
    1.undefined flagBrian Pasko (D)2000-2001NCAA351340.11195
    2.undefined flagJim Culhane (D)1986-1987NCAA43924330.77163
    3.undefined flagJeff Crossman (F)1985-1986NCAA391319320.82154
    4.undefined flagAndrew Rymsha (F)1988-1989NCAA353470.20139
    5.undefined flagDerek Innanen (F)1993-1994NCAA391611270.69136
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