When was Amarillo Gorillas founded?

Amarillo Gorillas was founded in 1996 in Amarillo, TX, USA, USA.

Where is Amarillo Gorillas based?

Amarillo Gorillas is based in Amarillo, TX, USA.

Who is the head coach of Amarillo Gorillas?

The head coach of Amarillo Gorillas is Tom Coolen.

Who is the general manager of Amarillo Gorillas?

The general manager of Amarillo Gorillas is Randy Sanders.

What are the team colors of Amarillo Gorillas?

The team colors of Amarillo Gorillas are Black + Red + White.

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2008-2009 Season

Amarillo Gorillas were 19-42-3 in the 2008-09 CHL season with 41 points, 8th in the Southern Conference and 16th overall.

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2008-2009 Amarillo Gorillas Roster

Amarillo Gorillas — 2008-2009 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	A.J. Bucchino (G)	42	1984	Bow, NH, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#0	Derek Dolson (G)	45	1981	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#31	Tyler Gallant (G)	41	1985	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	187	-
	#30	Pierre-Olivier Girouard (G)	43	1983	Mascouche, QC, CAN	6'6"	183	L
	#40	Mike Gorman (G)	46	1979	Nepean, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#30	Sebastian Jonsson (G)	39	1987	Helsingborg, SWE	6'0"	183	L
	#35	Mike Kliesen (G)	55	1971		-	-	-
	#31	Simon Nielsen (G)	39	1986	Herning, DEN	6'2"	179	L
	#35	Ryan Scott (G)	43	1983	Williamsville, NY, USA	5'10"	194	L
	#31	Jamie Vandespyker (G)	46	1980	Campbellville, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Maxime Bélanger (D)	40	1986	Drummondville, QC, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Matt Frick (D)	48	1977	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	201	L
	#8	Sam Ftorek (D/F)	51	1974	Wolfeboro, NH, USA	6'1"	192	R
		Warren Galloway (D/F)	43	1983	Wildwood, MO, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#20	Alex Greig (D)	42	1983	Pickering, ON, CAN	6'4"	214	L
		Nate Hagemo (D)	39	1986	Edina, MN, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#25	James Jernberg (D)	45	1981	St. Cloud, MN, USA	6'4"	229	R
	#23	Jamie McKinven (D)	44	1981	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Radovan Sloboda (D)	43	1982	Bratislava, SVK	6'2"	194	L
		Neil Smith (D)	42	1984	Fonthill, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	R
		Shaun Stackhouse (D)	39	1987	Las Vegas, NV, USA	5'10"	181	L
		Nick Thériault (D)	46	1980	Oromocto, NB, CAN	6'3"	229	L
		Ryan Waldner (D)	43	1983	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	-
		Jamie Wright (D)	43	1983	Fenelon Falls, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
FORWARDS
	#9	Gordon Bell (C)	46	1980	Westlock, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Brad Bonello (LW/C)	42	1984	Brampton, ON, CAN	5'9"	161	L
		Paul Caponigri (F)	47	1979	Oak Park, IL, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#16	Mark Carragher (C)	42	1984	Charlottetown, PE, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Casey Ftorek (RW)	42	1984	Wolfeboro, NH, USA	5'9"	165	L
	#13	Joe Guenther (LW)	45	1981	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'2"	225	L
	#6	Michael Handza (F)	42	1983	Glenshaw, PA, USA	6'1"	209	L
		Pat Lee (F)	42	1984	Schaumburg, IL, USA	5'9"	190	L
	#15	Travis Lisabeth (LW)	46	1980	Langton, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Luke Lynes (C)	38	1987	Rochester Hills, MI, USA	6'1"	216	L
	#10	Stuart MacRae (C)	44	1982	Coxheath, NS, CAN	6'2"	185	L
		Domenic Maiani (RW)	40	1986	Shelby Township, MI, USA	5'11"	190	R
		Brett McConnachie (RW)	41	1985	Ajax, ON, CAN	5'11"	218	R
	#11	Jake Morissette (C/RW)	43	1983	Fruitvale, BC, CAN	5'9"	187	R
		Emery Olauson (RW)	45	1981	Canmore, AB, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Jonathan Ornelas (C)	40	1986	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#22	John Snowden (D/F)	44	1982	Snohomish, WA, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#14	Austin Sutter (F)	41	1985	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Jason Weitzel (C)	46	1980	Balgonie, SK, CAN	5'10"	183	L
Position: G: 7, D: 12, F: 13Av Age: 26.81 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2008-2009 Amarillo Gorillas Staff

Head CoachTom Coolen
Head CoachBrian Pellerin
General ManagerRandy Sanders
Franchise OwnerRandy Brown
Franchise OwnerTerry Hawthorne
Franchise OwnerRandy Sanders
Franchise OwnerBill Toliver

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2008-2009 Amarillo Gorillas Demographics

Amarillo Gorillas Facts

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Team Colors: Black + Red + White
Town: Amarillo, TX, USA Map
Founded: 1996

2008-2009 Amarillo Gorillas Roster Facts

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Experience

Amarillo Gorillas: 1 321 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 20 GP
AHL: 72 GP
NL: 11 GP

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Latest Transactions

Amarillo Gorillas — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/14/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Tuomas Lohtander (G)	Raahe-Kiekko	Details
07/16/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Jake Morissette (F)	Frederikshavn White Hawks	Details
07/15/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Andrew Brennan (D)	Frederikshavn White Hawks	Details
05/08/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Stuart MacRae (F)	Cardiff Devils	Details
07/15/2009	Confirmed	joining	Tuomas Lohtander (G)	KooKoo	Details
01/21/2009	Confirmed	leaving	Brad Bonello (F)	Edinburgh Capitals	Details
11/14/2008	Confirmed	leaving	Simon Nielsen (G)	Herning Blue Fox	Details

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Amarillo Gorillas History and Standings

Amarillo Gorillas — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Amarillo Gorillas
2009-2010	CHL	64	21	34	-	-	9	197	254	51	0.8	8	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	CHL	64	19	42	-	-	3	193	294	41	0.64	8	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	CHL	64	22	32	-	-	10	218	265	54	0.84	6	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	CHL	64	32	28	-	-	4	205	220	68	1.06	3	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	CHL	64	35	26	-	-	3	207	203	73	1.14	2	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	CHL	60	31	20	-	-	9	169	172	71	1.18	2	Conference Final loss
2003-2004	CHL	64	37	24	-	-	3	196	176	77	1.2	2	Semifinal loss
2002-2003	CHL	64	39	23	-	-	2	205	176	80	1.25	2	Quarterfinal loss
Amarillo Rattlers
2001-2002	CHL	64	19	39	-	-	6	177	257	44	0.69	4	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	WPHL	70	27	35	-	-	8	227	286	62	0.89	5	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WPHL	70	21	41	-	-	8	216	296	50	0.71	6	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WPHL	69	31	30	-	-	8	246	271	70	1.01	5	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WPHL	69	25	32	-	-	12	228	300	62	0.9	4	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	WPHL	64	17	39	-	-	8	239	323	42	0.66	6	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Amarillo Gorillas — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Andrew Smale (D)	2026-2027	Durham Hawks	NPHL	1	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Amarillo Gorillas — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2009-2010	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	27.00
2008-2009	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	26.81
2007-2008	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	25.67
2006-2007	View Roster	5'11"	187 lbs	26.20
2005-2006	View Roster	6'0"	201 lbs	26.22

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Hahn (F)	238	124	201	325
2.	Scott Wray (F)	231	117	103	220
3.	Chris Brooks (F)	125	93	122	215
4.	David Rattray (F)	432	78	117	195
5.	Mark DeSantis (D)	250	38	139	177

Franchise All-Time Goals

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Hahn (F)	238	124	201	325
2.	Scott Wray (F)	231	117	103	220
3.	Chris Brooks (F)	125	93	122	215
4.	Joe Guenther (F)	158	85	63	148
5.	David Rattray (F)	432	78	117	195

Franchise All-Time Assists

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Hahn (F)	238	124	201	325
2.	Mark DeSantis (D)	250	38	139	177
3.	Chris Brooks (F)	125	93	122	215
4.	David Rattray (F)	432	78	117	195
5.	Scott Wray (F)	231	117	103	220

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	David Rattray (F)	432	78	195	1425
2.	Eric Andersen (D)	289	15	48	721
3.	Ryan Shannon (D)	297	9	53	520
4.	Mark DeSantis (D)	250	38	177	486
5.	Trevor Socholotuk (D)	213	7	44	394

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	David Rattray (F)	432	78	117	195
2.	Ryan Shannon (D)	297	9	44	53
3.	Eric Andersen (D)	289	15	33	48
4.	Mark DeSantis (D)	250	38	139	177
5.	Derek Hahn (F)	238	124	201	325

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Skeeter Moore (F)	7	5	17	2.43
2.	Jeff Pawluk (D)	1	0	2	2.00
3.	Chris Brooks (F)	125	93	215	1.72
4.	Rob Hartnell (F)	7	6	11	1.57
5.	Derek Hahn (F)	238	124	325	1.37

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Derek Hahn (F)	2005-2006	CHL	64	35	79	114	1.78	30
2.	Chris Brooks (F)	1996-1997	WPHL	64	45	65	110	1.72	34
3.	Chris Brooks (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	61	48	57	105	1.72	44
4.	David Nimmo (F)	2007-2008	CHL	64	41	43	84	1.31	67
5.	Bill Vandermeer (F)	2007-2008	CHL	61	34	50	84	1.38	66

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chris Brooks (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	61	48	57	105	1.72	44
2.	Chris Brooks (F)	1996-1997	WPHL	64	45	65	110	1.72	34
3.	Dorian Anneck (F)	2001-2002	CHL	62	44	35	79	1.27	26
4.	David Nimmo (F)	2007-2008	CHL	64	41	43	84	1.31	67
5.	Scott Stevens (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	65	39	23	62	0.95	16

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Derek Hahn (F)	2005-2006	CHL	64	35	79	114	1.78	30
2.	Chris Brooks (F)	1996-1997	WPHL	64	45	65	110	1.72	34
3.	Chris Brooks (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	61	48	57	105	1.72	44
4.	Bill Vandermeer (F)	2007-2008	CHL	61	34	50	84	1.38	66
5.	Mark Karpen (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	58	24	50	74	1.28	20

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Amarillo Gorillas — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	David Rattray (F)	2001-2002	CHL	62	7	16	23	0.37	273
2.	David Rattray (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	61	15	16	31	0.51	271
3.	David Silverstone (F)	2006-2007	CHL	52	9	9	18	0.35	261
4.	Keith Bland (D)	1997-1998	WPHL	55	0	6	6	0.11	251
5.	Kyle Ferguson (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	57	22	29	51	0.89	246