When was Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs founded?

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs was founded in 1997 in Bossier City, LA, USA, USA.

Where is Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs based?

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs is based in Bossier City, LA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs?

The head coach of Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs is Jean Laforest.

What arena does Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs play in?

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs play their home games at CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, LA, USA.

Who is the general manager of Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs?

The general manager of Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs is Ray Delia.

What are the team colors of Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs?

The team colors of Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs are Black + Teal + Purple + Red + White.

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Season

Shreveport Mudbugs were 42-20-7 in the 1997-98 WPHL season with 91 points, 2nd in the Eastern Division and 3rd overall.

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1997-1998 Shreveport Mudbugs Roster

Shreveport Mudbugs — 1997-1998 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Robert Bell (G)	55	1971	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	Pierre Gagnon (G)	55	1971	Ste-Adèle, QC, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	Jeff Melnechuk (G)	50	1976	Sterling Heights, MI, USA	6'0"	185	L
	Kevin St-Pierre (G)	47	1979	Sherbrooke, QC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Kevin Barrett (D)	55	1970	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	214	L
	Colin Baustad (D/F)	57	1969	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	201	L
	Dave Doucette (D)	61	1965	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	198	L
	Dwayne Gylywoychuk (D)	53	1973	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
	Cory Keenan (D)	56	1970	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	Chris Nadeau (D)	54	1972	Saint John, NB, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	John Rockbrune (D)	52	1974	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	R
	Jim Sprott (D)	57	1969	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
FORWARDS
	Brady Blain (F)	52	1974	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	Trevor Buchanan (RW)	57	1969	Fort McMurray, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	Toby Burkitt (C)	54	1972	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	Patrick Dunn (RW)	63	1963	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	Mike Evans (C)	54	1972	Brooks, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	Dale Henry (LW)	62	1964	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	Rob Hrytsak (C)	61	1965	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	179	L
	Dean Hulett (RW)	55	1971	San Juan, PR	6'6"	209	R
	Paul Jackson (C)	60	1966	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	Scott Muscutt (LW)	56	1970	Appin, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	Perry Neufeld (RW)	57	1969	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	Andrew Power (LW)	50	1976	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	218	L
	Brandy Semchuk (RW)	55	1971	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	Brian Shantz (C)	56	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	Billy Wright (LW)	53	1972	North Bay, ON, CAN	5'8"	190	L
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 15Av Age: 27.60 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Shreveport Mudbugs Staff

Head CoachJean Laforest
General ManagerRay Delia
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJean Laforest
Equipment ManagerBilly Welker
Franchise OwnerMichael Plaman
PresidentRay Delia

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Demographics

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Facts

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Team Colors: Black + Teal + Purple + Red + White
Town: Bossier City, LA, USA Map
Founded: 1997

1997-1998 Shreveport Mudbugs Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
2 players

Experience

Shreveport Mudbugs: 1 122 GP
NHL: 133 GP
WC: 30 GP
OG: 8 GP
AHL: 484 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: CenturyTel Center
Location: Bossier City, LA
Capacity: 12 440
Construction Year: 2000

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Games

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Latest Transactions

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
07/15/2011	Confirmed	leaving	Brett Smith (F)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
07/15/2011	Confirmed	leaving	Jamie Milam (D)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
07/15/2011	Confirmed	leaving	John DeCaro (G)	Sheffield Steelers	Details
07/05/2011	Confirmed	leaving	Andy Contois (F)	Rødovre Mighty Bulls	Details
06/28/2011	Confirmed	leaving	Jim Jorgensen (D)	Braehead Clan	Details
06/07/2011	Confirmed	leaving	Kevin Young (D)	Strasbourg	Details
04/07/2011	Confirmed	joining	Kevin Young (D)	Eindhoven Kemphanen	Details
02/25/2011	Confirmed	joining	Andy Contois (F)	Mörrums GoIS	Details

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Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs History and Standings

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
2010-2011	CHL	66	37	26	-	-	3	229	193	77	1.17	2	Champion
2009-2010	CHL	64	38	22	-	-	4	213	180	80	1.25	3	Conference Final loss
2008-2009	CHL	64	39	19	-	-	6	196	169	84	1.31	4	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	CHL	64	44	14	-	-	6	214	122	94	1.47	1	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	CHL	64	44	14	-	-	6	214	155	94	1.47	1	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	CHL	64	41	15	-	-	8	223	170	90	1.41	1	Final loss
2004-2005	CHL	60	36	17	-	-	7	175	152	79	1.32	1	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	CHL	64	42	16	-	-	6	205	146	90	1.41	1	Final loss
2002-2003	CHL	64	33	22	-	-	9	206	176	75	1.17	3	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	CHL	64	33	27	-	-	4	215	198	70	1.09	2	Semifinal loss
2000-2001	WPHL	71	45	21	-	-	5	265	172	95	1.34	2	Champion
Shreveport Mudbugs
1999-2000	WPHL	70	44	19	-	-	7	272	198	95	1.36	1	Champion
1998-1999	WPHL	69	47	17	-	-	5	315	234	99	1.43	1	Champion
1997-1998	WPHL	69	42	20	-	-	7	308	228	91	1.32	2	Semifinal loss

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Retired Numbers

#10 Dan Wildfong (F)

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Stars And Cult Players

Dan Wildfong (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jamie Milam (D)	2026-2027	Fraser Falcons	MIHL	3	0	1	1	0
2.	David Mills (D)	2026-2027	Lexington Nightfall	COHL-Sr.	6	0	0	0	0
3.	Simon Mangos (D)	2026-2027	Dundas Real McCoys	ACH	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2010-2011	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	27.61
2009-2010	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.94
2008-2009	View Roster	5'11"	190 lbs	27.86
2007-2008	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	27.70
2006-2007	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	27.04

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dan Wildfong (F)	488	192	302	494
2.	Forbes MacPherson (F)	413	139	273	412
3.	Chris Brassard (F)	413	155	247	402
4.	Trevor Buchanan (F)	466	144	218	362
5.	Brett Smith (F)	334	111	195	306

Franchise All-Time Goals

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dan Wildfong (F)	488	192	302	494
2.	Chris Brassard (F)	413	155	247	402
3.	Trevor Buchanan (F)	466	144	218	362
4.	Forbes MacPherson (F)	413	139	273	412
5.	Dale Henry (F)	277	131	156	287

Franchise All-Time Assists

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dan Wildfong (F)	488	192	302	494
2.	Forbes MacPherson (F)	413	139	273	412
3.	Chris Brassard (F)	413	155	247	402
4.	Trevor Buchanan (F)	466	144	218	362
5.	Brett Smith (F)	334	111	195	306

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Dan Wildfong (F)	488	192	494	1970
2.	Jim Sprott (D)	429	77	225	1335
3.	Trevor Buchanan (F)	466	144	362	1146
4.	Quade Lightbody (D)	363	8	75	890
5.	Chris Brassard (F)	413	155	402	712

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dan Wildfong (F)	488	192	302	494
2.	Trevor Buchanan (F)	466	144	218	362
3.	Jim Sprott (D)	429	77	148	225
4.	Forbes MacPherson (F)	413	139	273	412
5.	Chris Brassard (F)	413	155	247	402

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Doug Lawrence (F)	40	24	69	1.73
2.	Paul Jackson (F)	68	55	115	1.69
3.	Brian Shantz (F)	69	30	112	1.62
4.	John Vecchiarelli (F)	55	43	89	1.62
5.	Cam Abbott (F)	44	30	60	1.36

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Paul Jackson (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	68	55	60	115	1.69	249
2.	Brian Shantz (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	69	30	82	112	1.62	64
3.	John Vecchiarelli (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	55	43	46	89	1.62	128
4.	Forbes MacPherson (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	67	32	52	84	1.25	29
5.	Mark Rupnow (F)	2000-2001	WPHL	70	45	35	80	1.14	18

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Paul Jackson (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	68	55	60	115	1.69	249
2.	Mark Rupnow (F)	2000-2001	WPHL	70	45	35	80	1.14	18
3.	John Vecchiarelli (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	55	43	46	89	1.62	128
4.	Scott Sheppard (F)	2005-2006	CHL	38	38	19	57	1.50	50
5.	Dale Henry (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	64	36	33	69	1.08	90

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brian Shantz (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	69	30	82	112	1.62	64
2.	Blair Manning (F)	2005-2006	CHL	64	15	61	76	1.19	52
3.	Paul Jackson (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	68	55	60	115	1.69	249
4.	Dan Wildfong (F)	2000-2001	WPHL	69	20	53	73	1.06	201
5.	Forbes MacPherson (F)	1998-1999	WPHL	67	32	52	84	1.25	29

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dan Wildfong (F)	2001-2002	CHL	64	30	36	66	1.03	340
2.	Dan Wildfong (F)	2004-2005	CHL	59	32	37	69	1.17	306
3.	Dan Wildfong (F)	2006-2007	CHL	56	22	27	49	0.88	298
4.	Kevin Barrett (D)	1997-1998	WPHL	60	7	19	26	0.43	296
5.	Trevor Buchanan (F)	1997-1998	WPHL	69	31	32	63	0.91	282

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Team folded June 10, 2011.