When was Kansas City Blades founded?

Kansas City Blades was founded in 1990 in Kansas City, MO, USA, USA.

Where is Kansas City Blades based?

Kansas City Blades is based in Kansas City, MO, USA.

Who is the head coach of Kansas City Blades?

The head coach of Kansas City Blades is Paul MacLean.

Who is the captain of Kansas City Blades?

The captain of Kansas City Blades is Dan Ratushny.

Who is the general manager of Kansas City Blades?

The general manager of Kansas City Blades is Doug Soetaert.

What are the team colors of Kansas City Blades?

The team colors of Kansas City Blades are Black + Red + Silver + White.

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1998-1999 Season

Kansas City Blades were 44-31-7 in the 1998-99 IHL season with 95 points, 5th in the Western Conference and 6th overall.

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1998-1999 Kansas City Blades Roster

Kansas City Blades — 1998-1999 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Jean-Sébastien Aubin (G)	49	1977	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		Ryan Hoople (G)	49	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Patrick Lalime (G)	52	1974	St-Bonaventure, QC, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Brian Leitza (G)	52	1974	Lake Villa, IL, USA	6'2"	225	L
		Greg Smith (G)	55	1971	Southgate, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Brent Bilodeau (D)	53	1973	Dallas, TX, USA	6'4"	229	L
	#5	Andrew Ference (D)	47	1979	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	183	L
		Tuomas Grönman (D)	52	1974	Viitasaari, FIN	6'4"	198	R
		Dan Harrison (D)	51	1975	Newmarket, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	-
		Jason Kelly (D)	54	1972	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	R
		Vlastimil Kroupa (D)	51	1975	Most, CZE	6'4"	203	L
		Marty Melnychuk (D/F)	51	1975	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	R
		Nick Naumenko (D)	52	1974	Chicago, IL, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#2	Dan Ratushny (D)"C"	56	1970	Nepean, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	R
		Grant Richison (D)	59	1967	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Jon Rohloff (D)	57	1969	Mankato, MN, USA	5'11"	220	R
		Eric Rud (D)	53	1972	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	6'0"	194	R
		Trevor Sherban (D)	53	1972	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Rocky Welsing (D)	50	1976	Beloit, WI, USA	6'3"	216	L
FORWARDS
		Brian Bonin (C)	52	1973	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'10"	187	L
		Dave Chyzowski (LW)	55	1971	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	L
		Jason Cirone (C)		1971	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	209	L
		Dale Craigwell (C)	55	1971	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Pat Ferschweiler (RW/D)	56	1970	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	205	R
		David Ling (RW/C)	51	1975	Halifax, NS, CAN	5'9"	185	R
	#33	Lonnie Loach (LW)		1968	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	5'9"	183	L
		Walker McDonald (RW)	46	1979	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	196	R
		Ryan Mulhern (C)	53	1973	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'1"	203	R
		Éric Perrin (C)	51	1975	Laval, QC, CAN	5'9"	176	L
		Brian Sullivan (RW/LW)	57	1969	South Windsor, CT, USA	6'4"	194	R
	#20	Jean-Guy Trudel (LW/RW)	51	1975	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		David Vallieres (C/LW)	52	1974	Juneau, AK, USA	5'11"	201	L
		Dody Wood (LW)	54	1972	Chetwynd, BC, CAN	5'11"	176	L
		Brendan Yarema (C)	50	1976	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 13Av Age: 26.16 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1998-1999 Kansas City Blades Staff

Head CoachPaul MacLean
Asst. CoachGary Emmons
General ManagerDoug Soetaert
Asst. Equipment ManagerRick Bronwell
BroadcasterKen Hammond
CEODan DeVos
Dir. of BroadcastingBob Kaser
Dir. of CommunicationsRandy Cleves
Dir. of CommunicationsBob Kaser
Dir.Pamella DeVos
Equipment ManagerJohn Doolan
Franchise OwnerDan DeVos
Franchise OwnerPamella DeVos
PresidentDan DeVos
Sr. VP of Hockey OperationsDoug Soetaert
Vice PresidentScott Gorsline

Team Staff History

1998-1999 Kansas City Blades Captains

"C"

Dan Ratushny

Team Captaincy History

1998-1999 Kansas City Blades Demographics

Kansas City Blades Facts

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Team Colors: Black + Red + Silver + White
Town: Kansas City, MO, USA Map
Founded: 1990

1998-1999 Kansas City Blades Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players
13 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Kansas City Blades: 2 311 GP
NHL: 752 GP
WC: 25 GP
OG: 12 GP
Liiga: 168 GP
AHL: 1 878 GP
DEL: 16 GP
NL: 17 GP

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Kansas City Blades History and Standings

Kansas City Blades — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2000-2001	IHL	82	37	42	-	-	3	239	273	77	0.94	5	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	IHL	82	36	37	-	-	9	249	270	81	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	IHL	82	44	31	-	-	7	256	270	95	1.16	5	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	IHL	82	41	29	-	-	12	269	258	94	1.15	5	Conference SF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	38	29	-	-	15	271	270	91	1.11	5	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	IHL	82	39	38	-	-	5	288	326	83	1.01	6	Conference QF loss
1994-1995	IHL	81	35	40	-	-	6	277	300	76	0.94	9	Final loss
1993-1994	IHL	81	40	31	-	-	10	326	327	90	1.11	5	Did not make playoffs
1992-1993	IHL	82	46	26	-	-	10	318	288	102	1.24	3	Semifinal loss
1991-1992	IHL	82	56	22	-	-	4	302	248	116	1.41	1	Champion
1990-1991	IHL	82	25	53	-	-	4	255	385	65	0.79	6	Did not make playoffs

Kansas City Blades Retired Numbers

#15 Gary Emmons (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Kansas City Blades — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	René Vydarený (D)	2026-2027	HC Mad Bull	Czechia4	5	0	3	3	0
2.	Greg Bullock (F)	2026-2027	Cambridge Hornets	ACH	3	0	0	0	0
3.	David Ling (F)	2026-2027	Miramichi Northmen	LHSB	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Kansas City Blades — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2000-2001	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	24.67
1999-2000	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	26.52
1998-1999	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	26.16
1997-1998	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	28.21
1996-1997	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	27.61

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Emmons (F)	444	147	254	401
2.	David Bruce (F)	337	170	116	286
3.	Claudio Scremin (D)	550	62	224	286
4.	Jean-François Quintin (F)	366	112	166	278
5.	Dale Craigwell (F)	337	65	179	244

Franchise All-Time Goals

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	David Bruce (F)	337	170	116	286
2.	Gary Emmons (F)	444	147	254	401
3.	Jean-François Quintin (F)	366	112	166	278
4.	Jason Cirone (F)	305	101	118	219
5.	Dave Chyzowski (F)	186	80	62	142

Franchise All-Time Assists

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Emmons (F)	444	147	254	401
2.	Claudio Scremin (D)	550	62	224	286
3.	Dale Craigwell (F)	337	65	179	244
4.	Jean-François Quintin (F)	366	112	166	278
5.	Mikhail Kravets (F)	208	43	125	168

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Dody Wood (F)	318	49	144	1695
2.	Jean-François Quintin (F)	366	112	278	778
3.	Michael Colman (D)	282	6	28	651
4.	Jason Cirone (F)	305	101	219	538
5.	Kevin Evans (F)	92	13	58	534

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Claudio Scremin (D)	550	62	224	286
2.	Gary Emmons (F)	444	147	254	401
3.	Jean-François Quintin (F)	366	112	166	278
4.	Pat Ferschweiler (F)	355	46	113	159
5.	David Bruce (F)	337	170	116	286

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Ilya Byakin (D)	1	0	2	2.00
2.	Brad Aitken (F)	6	4	10	1.67
3.	Kip Miller (F)	71	38	92	1.30
4.	Ray Whitney (F)	46	20	53	1.15
5.	Brian Lawton (F)	9	6	10	1.11

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kip Miller (F)	1993-1994	IHL	71	38	54	92	1.30	51
2.	David Ling (F)	1999-2000	IHL	82	35	48	83	1.01	210
3.	Gary Emmons (F)	1991-1992	IHL	80	29	54	83	1.04	60
4.	Ron Handy (F)	1990-1991	IHL	64	42	39	81	1.27	41
5.	Gary Emmons (F)	1992-1993	IHL	80	37	44	81	1.01	80

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	David Bruce (F)	1996-1997	IHL	79	45	24	69	0.87	90
2.	Ron Handy (F)	1990-1991	IHL	64	42	39	81	1.27	41
3.	Jason Cirone (F)	1998-1999	IHL	82	42	26	68	0.83	151
4.	David Bruce (F)	1993-1994	IHL	72	40	24	64	0.89	115
5.	Kip Miller (F)	1993-1994	IHL	71	38	54	92	1.30	51

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kip Miller (F)	1993-1994	IHL	71	38	54	92	1.30	51
2.	Gary Emmons (F)	1991-1992	IHL	80	29	54	83	1.04	60
3.	Dale Craigwell (F)	1996-1997	IHL	82	17	51	68	0.83	34
4.	Gary Emmons (F)	1993-1994	IHL	63	20	49	69	1.10	28
5.	Mikhail Kravets (F)	1992-1993	IHL	71	19	49	68	0.96	153

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Kansas City Blades — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kevin Evans (F)	1991-1992	IHL	66	10	39	49	0.74	342
2.	Dody Wood (F)	1999-2000	IHL	77	13	28	41	0.53	341
3.	Dody Wood (F)	1993-1994	IHL	48	5	15	20	0.42	320
4.	Jeff Odgers (F)	1990-1991	IHL	77	12	19	31	0.40	318
5.	Shawn Heins (D)	1997-1998	IHL	82	22	28	50	0.61	303