What league does Lloydminster Bobcats play in?

Lloydminster Bobcats play in the AJHL.

When was Lloydminster Bobcats founded?

Lloydminster Bobcats was founded in 1982 in Lloydminster, SK, CAN, Canada.

Where is Lloydminster Bobcats based?

Lloydminster Bobcats is based in Lloydminster, SK, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Lloydminster Bobcats?

The head coach of Lloydminster Bobcats is Boris Rybalka.

What arena does Lloydminster Bobcats play in?

Lloydminster Bobcats play their home games at Centennial Civic Centre in Lloydminster, SK, CAN.

What are the team colors of Lloydminster Bobcats?

The team colors of Lloydminster Bobcats are Orange + Black + White.

Lloydminster Blazers

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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Lloydminster Blazers were 27-33-0 in the 1996-97 AJHL season with 54 points, 10th overall.

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1996-1997 Lloydminster Blazers Roster

Lloydminster Blazers — 1996-1997 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Dennis Bassett (G)	48	1978	Taber, AB, CAN	6'1"	170	R
	Tyson LaFrance (G)	-			-	-	-
	Ryan Ludwar (G)	49	1977	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	170	L
	Grant Storzuk (G)	-			-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Greg Brown (D)	49	1977	AB, CAN	5'9"	203	L
	Sean Donnelly (D)	48	1978	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	Dallas Fallscheer (D)	48	1977	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	6'0"	176	-
	Ryan Furtas (D)	-			-	-	-
	Craig Glover (D)	-			-	-	L
	Stephen Hebert (D)	48	1978		-	-	-
	Mike Iwanyshyn (D)	48	1978		6'1"	196	R
	Jay Martin (D)	-			-	-	-
	Jason McKee (D)	47	1979	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	Chris Muzechka (D)	-			-	-	-
	Mike Ransom (D)	48	1978	Nanton, AB, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	Mike Taylor (D)	48	1978		-	-	-
	Kevin Werner (D)	46	1980	Whitecourt, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	R
FORWARDS
	Cory Bouchard (F)	48	1978		-	-	-
	Kyle Braithwaite (F)	47	1979		-	-	-
	Steve Charlebois (LW)	48	1978	Carbon, AB, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	Ryan Faulkner (D)	48	1978		5'9"	172	L
	Mark Hallam (C)	48	1978	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	Brad Heck (F)	48	1978	AB, CAN	-	-	-
	Colin Heppener (F)	47	1979	Spiritwood, SK, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	Bobby Herle (F)	50	1976		-	-	-
	Jan Jas (C/RW)	48	1978	Presov, SVK	6'0"	194	L
	Jason Jutte (F)	48	1978		-	-	-
	David Kawula (C)	47	1979	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'2"	205	-
	Jeebo Manah (C)	47	1979		5'7"	194	L
	Matt Miller (RW)		1980	Kitscoty, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	Dave Myson (F)	49	1977	Banff, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	-
	Doug Pirnak (LW)	49	1977	Glendon, AB, CAN	6'0"	209	L
	Chad Ramsay (F)	50	1976	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	Curtis Robinson (F)	-			-	-	-
	Kyle Saranchuk (RW)	48	1977	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	Chad Smith (LW)	48	1978	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	196	-
	Jeff Van Engelen (C)	48	1978		5'9"	154	-
	Marty Virostek (C)	47	1979	Enchant, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	Brad Wilson (LW)	50	1976	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'9"	161	L
Position: G: 2, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 18.96 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Lloydminster Blazers Staff

Head CoachBoris Rybalka
Head CoachGord Thibodeau
Asst. CoachRocky Omelchenko

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Lloydminster Bobcats Demographics

Lloydminster Bobcats Facts

Plays in: Alberta Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: Orange + Black + White
Town: Lloydminster, SK, CAN Map
Founded: 1982

1996-1997 Lloydminster Blazers Roster Facts

Nationalities

38 players
1 player

Experience

Lloydminster Blazers: 1 780 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Centennial Civic Centre
Location: Lloydminster, SK, CAN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

Lloydminster Bobcats Games

Lloydminster Bobcats — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/01/2026 08:00 PM UTC	Drayton Valley Thunder	Lloydminster Bobcats	-	AJHL
11/01/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Olds Grizzlys	Lloydminster Bobcats	-	AJHL
10/25/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Lloydminster Bobcats	Fort McMurray Oil Barons	8 - 0	AJHL
10/24/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Lloydminster Bobcats	Devon Xtreme	6 - 4	AJHL
10/21/2026 06:00 PM UTC	Lloydminster Bobcats	Drumheller Dragons	8 - 2	AJHL

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Latest Transactions

Lloydminster Bobcats — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Alex Levasseur (F)	Alberni Valley Bulldogs	Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Raphaël Messier (F)	Cowichan Valley Capitals	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tafari Chingwaru (D)	Devon Xtreme	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Cash Ganske (D)	Devon Xtreme	Details
03/30/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Oakley McIlwain (D)	Red Deer Polytechnic	Details
01/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Sam Madgett (G)	Halifax Mooseheads	Details
12/26/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Esteban Cinq-Mars (D)	Val-d'Or Foreurs	Details
11/13/2025	Confirmed	joining	Ty Matonovich (G)	Weyburn Red Wings	Details

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Lloydminster Bobcats History and Standings

Lloydminster Bobcats — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Lloydminster Bobcats
2026-2027	AJHL	13	9	4	-	-	0	57	38	18	1.38	2	-
2025-2026	AJHL	55	34	14	-	-	7	188	151	75	1.36	3	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	AJHL	54	31	19	-	-	4	192	155	66	1.22	3	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	AJHL	57	33	24	-	-	0	211	199	66	1.16	2	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	AJHL	60	23	34	-	-	3	191	231	49	0.82	6	Division QF loss
2021-2022	AJHL	60	30	26	-	-	4	192	219	64	1.07	5	Division QF loss
2020-2021	AJHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	8	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	AJHL	58	11	41	-	-	6	120	238	28	0.48	8	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	AJHL	60	9	49	-	1	2	123	276	20	0.33	8	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	AJHL	60	23	34	-	-	3	153	206	49	0.82	6	Division QF loss
2016-2017	AJHL	60	15	42	-	-	3	124	223	33	0.55	8	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	AJHL	60	44	14	-	-	2	236	155	90	1.5	3	Semifinal loss
2014-2015	AJHL	60	32	20	-	-	8	186	155	72	1.2	2	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	AJHL	60	31	23	-	7	6	180	176	68	1.13	3	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	AJHL	60	20	33	-	2	7	166	225	47	0.78	8	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	AJHL	60	38	14	-	-	8	198	149	84	1.4	3	Division QF loss
2010-2011	AJHL	60	32	24	-	-	4	157	162	68	1.13	5	Division QF loss
2009-2010	AJHL	60	19	32	2	-	7	173	220	47	0.78	7	First round loss
2008-2009	AJHL	62	25	29	2	-	6	203	219	58	0.94	7	First round loss
2007-2008	AJHL	62	28	29	1	-	4	189	208	61	0.98	6	First round loss
2006-2007	AJHL	60	21	36	0	-	3	186	264	45	0.75	8	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	AJHL	60	17	37	2	-	4	146	248	40	0.67	7	Division QF loss
Lloydminster Blazers
2004-2005	AJHL	64	17	40	7	-	-	156	246	41	0.64	7	Division QF loss
2003-2004	AJHL	60	24	34	2	-	-	176	222	50	0.83	7	Division Semifinal loss
2002-2003	AJHL	64	31	27	6	-	-	232	260	68	1.06	5	Division QF loss
2001-2002	AJHL	64	26	33	-	-	5	218	268	57	0.89	6	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2000-2001	AJHL	64	36	23	5	-	-	251	233	77	1.2	5	Playoffs Qualifier loss
1999-2000	AJHL	64	42	18	-	-	4	268	203	88	1.38	2	Division Final loss
1998-1999	AJHL	62	37	23	-	-	2	257	213	76	1.23	2	Division Final loss
1997-1998	AJHL	60	30	26	-	-	4	224	190	64	1.07	6	Quarterfinal loss

Lloydminster Bobcats Tournament Statistics

Lloydminster Bobcats — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2015-2016	RBC Cup	4	0	3	-	1	0	10	16	2	0.5	4	Final loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Lloydminster Bobcats — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Rhett Miller (F)	2026-2027	Mountainview Colts	HJHL	10	6	14	20	12
2.	Zane Franklin (F)	2026-2027	Esbjerg Energy	Metal Ligaen	13	4	12	16	12
3.	Chris Seto (F)	2026-2027	Eisadler Dortmund	Regionalliga	4	5	9	14	0
4.	Orrin Centazzo (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	12	5	7	12	6
5.	Mack Stewart (F)	2026-2027	Stuttgart Rebels	Oberliga	13	5	7	12	6
6.	Raphaël Messier (F)	2026-2027	Cowichan Valley Capitals	BCHL	14	4	7	11	2
7.	Daniel Zhou (F)	2026-2027	Drayton Valley Thunder	AJHL	12	4	6	10	6
8.	Karter Radtke (F)	2026-2027	Leduc Riggers	CapJHL	7	6	2	8	8
9.	Zach Kaiser (F)	2026-2027	Deggendorfer SC	Oberliga	12	6	2	8	6
10.	Connor Ewasuk (F)	2026-2027	Devon Xtreme	AJHL	10	2	6	8	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Lloydminster Bobcats — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	18.42
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.49
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	19.35
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.52
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.37

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	236	160	180	340
2.	Dean Antos (F)	180	118	151	269
3.	Mark Hallam (F)	179	66	172	238
4.	Travis Barnes (F)	183	114	108	222
5.	Scott Pratt (F)	193	95	123	218

Franchise All-Time Goals

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	236	160	180	340
2.	Dean Antos (F)	180	118	151	269
3.	Travis Barnes (F)	183	114	108	222
4.	Scott Pratt (F)	193	95	123	218
5.	Braden Shavcook (F)	122	91	86	177

Franchise All-Time Assists

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	236	160	180	340
2.	Mark Hallam (F)	179	66	172	238
3.	Dean Antos (F)	180	118	151	269
4.	Scott Pratt (F)	193	95	123	218
5.	Shawn Shewchuk (F)	166	49	109	158

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Fraser Filipic (F)	121	23	65	874
2.	Jeff Wiest (D)	169	19	52	841
3.	Devin Hartnell (F)	133	46	112	750
4.	Tom DeCoteau (F)	164	30	80	619
5.	Travis Gould (F)	104	41	79	613

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kory Chisholm (F)	279	46	71	117
2.	Kris Wiebe (F)	244	56	89	145
3.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	236	160	180	340
4.	Dave Williams (F)	232	76	73	149
5.	Michael Heffner (D)	221	14	57	71

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Nathan Rosychuk (F)	15	17	33	2.20
2.	Jason Eckel (F)	55	44	100	1.82
3.	Kyle Gladue (F)	17	7	27	1.59
4.	Dean Antos (F)	180	118	269	1.49
5.	Andrew Hannah (F)	101	64	150	1.49

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	1986-1987	SJHL	61	55	66	121	1.98	129
2.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	1985-1986	SJHL	58	54	55	109	1.88	170
3.	Jason Eckel (F)	1990-1991	AJHL	55	44	56	100	1.82	73
4.	Dean Antos (F)	1986-1987	SJHL	64	40	59	99	1.55	156
5.	Travis Barnes (F)	1998-1999	AJHL	62	54	39	93	1.50	36

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	1986-1987	SJHL	61	55	66	121	1.98	129
2.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	1985-1986	SJHL	58	54	55	109	1.88	170
3.	Travis Barnes (F)	1998-1999	AJHL	62	54	39	93	1.50	36
4.	Braden Shavcook (F)	1985-1986	SJHL	58	50	40	90	1.55	42
5.	Jason Eckel (F)	1990-1991	AJHL	55	44	56	100	1.82	73

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mark Hallam (F)	1998-1999	AJHL	62	19	73	92	1.48	25
2.	Brent Dallyn (D)	1982-1983	SJHL	61	16	70	86	1.41	293
3.	Darryl Plandowski (F)	1986-1987	SJHL	61	55	66	121	1.98	129
4.	Dean Antos (F)	1986-1987	SJHL	64	40	59	99	1.55	156
5.	Jason Eckel (F)	1990-1991	AJHL	55	44	56	100	1.82	73

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Lloydminster Bobcats — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Glen Webster (D)	1992-1993	AJHL	37	-	-	-	-	455
2.	Travis Gould (F)	1987-1988	SJHL	58	27	23	50	0.86	389
3.	Fraser Filipic (F)	1998-1999	AJHL	57	4	14	18	0.32	383
4.	Andre Chabot (F)	2004-2005	AJHL	47	12	8	20	0.43	369
5.	Trevor Leslie (D)	1987-1988	SJHL	57	4	4	8	0.14	362

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Originally known as the Lloydminster Lancers and played in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Joined the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 1988 and became the Lloydminster Blazers. In 2005, changed name to the Lloydminster Bobcats.