What league does Tri-City Americans play in?

Tri-City Americans play in the WHL.

When was Tri-City Americans founded?

Tri-City Americans was founded in 1988 in Kennewick, WA, USA, USA.

Where is Tri-City Americans based?

Tri-City Americans is based in Kennewick, WA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Tri-City Americans?

The head coach of Tri-City Americans is Bob Loucks.

Who is the captain of Tri-City Americans?

The captain of Tri-City Americans is Craig Stahl.

What arena does Tri-City Americans play in?

Tri-City Americans play their home games at Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA, USA.

Who is the general manager of Tri-City Americans?

The general manager of Tri-City Americans is Bob Brown.

What are the team colors of Tri-City Americans?

The team colors of Tri-City Americans are Blue + White + Red.

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1997-1998 Season

Tri-City Americans were 17-49-6 in the 1997-98 WHL season with 40 points, 16th overall.

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1997-1998 Tri-City Americans Roster

Tri-City Americans — 1997-1998 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Aaron Baker (G)	48	1978	Eckville, AB, CAN	6'1"	174	R
	#31	Blair Faulkner (G)	46	1980	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#1	David Rathjen (G)	46	1980	Penticton, BC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Chris Anderson (D)	47	1979	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#24	Brady Austin (D)	47	1979	Red Deer, AB, CAN	-	-	L
	#21	David Boychuk (D)	45	1981	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	225	L
	#29	Regan Darby (D)	46	1980	Estevan, SK, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#3	Chris Flynn (D)	46	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#16	Darrell Hay (D)	46	1980	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#7	Ryan Jorde (D)	44	1982	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#5	Jeff Katcher (D)	47	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	190	L
	#13	Zenith Komarniski (D)	48	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	#4	Chris Lane (D)	48	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
	#4	Scott McCallum (D)	47	1979	Dauphin, MB, CAN	6'4"	229	L
	#2	Josef Melichar (D)	47	1979	Ceske Budejovice, CZE	6'3"	214	L
	#7	Eric Skaug (D)	45	1980	Troutdale, OR, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#9	K.C. Timmons (D/F)	46	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'3"	229	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Bobby Almeida (C)	45	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	181	L
	#20	Nathan Barrett (C/LW)	45	1981	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#10	Joey Bastien (C)	46	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#10	Dean Beuker (RW)	45	1981	Watson, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#29	Curtis Capjack (LW)	49	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	172	L
	#28	David Darguzas (LW)	47	1979	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	#10	Bobby Duncan (C)	47	1979	Stettler, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#25	Blake Evans (C)	46	1980	Kindersley, SK, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#22	Scott Gomez (C)	46	1979	Anchorage, AK, USA	5'11"	201	L
	#10	Tim Green (F)	45	1981	Camrose, AB, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#15	Dylan Gyori (C)	47	1979	Rimbey, AB, CAN	5'10"	183	L
	#19	Mike Hurley (RW)	48	1977	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	183	-
	#28	Eric Johansson (C/LW)	44	1982	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#27	Jody Lapeyre (RW)	47	1979	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#21	Shawn Legault (F)	49	1977	Legal, AB, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#18	Ken McKay (F)	48	1978	Westbank, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	-
	#17	Craig Stahl (RW)"C"	49	1977	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#25	Roman Sykora (RW)	48	1978	Trnava, SVK	6'0"	212	L
	#23	Ryan Thomas (C)	45	1981	Regina, SK, CAN	5'9"	190	L
	#26	Jarrett Thompson (C)	46	1980	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	216	L
	#7	Ondrej Vesely (LW)	48	1977	Zlin, CZE	6'0"	196	L
	#28	Kris Waltze (RW)	48	1978	Two Hills, AB, CAN	6'0"	209	R
Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 17Av Age: 18.71 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Tri-City Americans Staff

Head CoachBob Loucks
Asst. CoachMilan Dragicevic
Asst. CoachRick Lanz
General ManagerBob Brown
Asst. General ManagerScott Bonner
Asst. Equipment ManagerPaula Ward
BroadcasterJohn Emmett
BroadcasterGrant Linnen
Franchise OwnerRon Toigo
Interim Head CoachRick Lanz
ScoutDennis McKinnon
ScoutBarclay Parneta

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Tri-City Americans Captains

"C"

Craig Stahl

Team Captaincy History

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1997-1998 Tri-City Americans Demographics

Tri-City Americans Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Blue + White + Red
Town: Kennewick, WA, USA Map
Founded: 1988

1997-1998 Tri-City Americans Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
2 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Tri-City Americans: 2 812 GP
Czechia: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Toyota Center
Location: Kennewick, WA, USA
Capacity: 6 000
Construction Year: 1988

Tri-City Americans Games

Tri-City Americans — 1997-1998 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/31/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Penticton Vees	Tri-City Americans	-	WHL
10/25/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Prince George Cougars	Tri-City Americans	-	WHL
10/24/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Prince George Cougars	Tri-City Americans	2 - 4	WHL
10/22/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Tri-City Americans	4 - 0	WHL
10/18/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Tri-City Americans	Everett Silvertips	2 - 1	WHL

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Latest Transactions

Tri-City Americans — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/14/2026	Confirmed	leaving	David Byrne (D)	Vancouver Giants	Details
10/12/2026	Up/Down	leaving	Hudson Champagne (F)	Winkler Flyers	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jaxen Adam (D)	Tampa Bay Lightning	Details
09/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Carter Kingerski (F)	Prince Albert Raiders	Details
09/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cruz Pavao (F)	Merrimack College	Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Savin Virk (F)	Victoria Royals	Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Eli McKamey (F)	Victoria Royals	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cash Koch (F)	Vancouver Giants	Details

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Tri-City Americans History and Standings

Tri-City Americans — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	12	5	6	-	-	1	31	30	11	0.92	3	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	26	36	-	-	6	181	252	58	0.85	5	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	WHL	68	32	29	-	-	7	234	268	71	1.04	4	First round loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	23	42	-	-	3	206	306	49	0.72	6	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	WHL	68	34	26	-	-	8	256	245	76	1.12	3	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	19	43	-	-	6	179	306	44	0.65	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	WHL	19	7	12	-	-	0	47	78	14	0.74	5	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	17	40	-	-	6	157	302	40	0.63	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	34	28	-	-	6	214	230	74	1.09	4	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	38	25	-	-	9	255	249	85	1.18	4	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	41	28	-	-	3	272	252	85	1.18	3	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	35	34	-	-	3	236	253	73	1.01	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	31	38	-	-	3	190	242	65	0.9	5	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	29	33	-	-	10	178	224	68	0.94	5	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	40	27	-	-	5	246	227	85	1.18	3	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	50	18	-	-	4	281	190	104	1.44	1	Conference Final loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	44	24	2	-	2	286	223	92	1.28	3	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	47	22	-	-	3	272	193	97	1.35	4	Final loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	49	20	-	-	3	263	184	101	1.4	4	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	52	16	-	-	4	262	176	108	1.5	1	Conference Final loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	47	23	-	-	2	240	190	96	1.33	5	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	30	35	-	-	7	188	221	67	0.93	15	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	26	34	8	-	4	172	196	64	0.89	14	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	31	27	10	-	4	199	206	76	1.06	12	Conference SF loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	20	44	3	-	5	240	335	47	0.65	19	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	WHL	72	31	31	10	-	0	260	271	72	1	13	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	21	36	8	-	7	217	284	57	0.79	15	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WHL	72	24	39	7	-	2	231	288	57	0.79	16	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	43	23	6	-	-	311	219	92	1.28	4	Conference Final loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	17	49	6	-	-	264	371	40	0.56	17	Did not make playoffs

Tri-City Americans Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Tri-City Americans — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Mason Mykichuk (F)	2026-2027	River East Royal Knights	MMJHL	9	3	14	17	2
2.	Savin Virk (F)	2026-2027	Victoria Royals	WHL	10	4	11	15	4
3.	Malte Strömwall (F)	2026-2027	ZSC Lions	NL	13	4	9	13	2
4.	Carter Kingerski (F)	2026-2027	Winnipeg Monarchs	MJHL	8	5	7	12	4
5.	Riley Sawchuk (F)	2026-2027	Lada Togliatti	KHL	13	6	4	10	2
6.	Sergei Drozd (F)	2026-2027	Dinamo-Molodechno	-	7	3	7	10	0
7.	Seth Garofalo (F)	2026-2027	Calgary Buffaloes U18 AAA	AEHL U18	6	6	3	9	18
8.	Ryker Rougeau (F)	2026-2027	Niverville Nighthawks	MJHL	10	6	3	9	6
9.	Kale Margolis (F)	2026-2027	Melville Millionaires	SJHL	13	3	6	9	2
10.	Petr Moravec (F)	2026-2027	SC Kolín	1. liga	15	4	4	8	10

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Tri-City Americans — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	17.65
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	18.83
2024-2025	View Roster	6'2"	196 lbs	18.96
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	18.81
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	19.00

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Franchise All-Time Points

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brian Sakic (F)	199	132	297	429
2.	Daymond Langkow (F)	246	159	219	378
3.	Brent Ascroft (F)	355	134	231	365
4.	Justin Feser (F)	351	155	198	353
5.	Adam Hughesman (F)	338	140	210	350

Franchise All-Time Goals

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Daymond Langkow (F)	246	159	219	378
2.	Kyle Reeves (F)	130	156	76	232
3.	Justin Feser (F)	351	155	198	353
4.	Adam Hughesman (F)	338	140	210	350
5.	Brent Ascroft (F)	355	134	231	365

Franchise All-Time Assists

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brian Sakic (F)	199	132	297	429
2.	Brent Ascroft (F)	355	134	231	365
3.	Daymond Langkow (F)	246	159	219	378
4.	Adam Hughesman (F)	338	140	210	350
5.	Brendan Shinnimin (F)	267	131	206	337

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Jason Bowen (F)	202	30	63	735
2.	Chad Cabana (F)	260	76	174	732
3.	Tyler Schmidt (D)	320	33	165	643
4.	Cory Dosdall (F)	143	69	148	605
5.	Craig Stahl (F)	229	36	79	586

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brent Ascroft (F)	355	134	231	365
2.	Justin Feser (F)	351	155	198	353
3.	Dylan Stanley (F)	339	113	167	280
4.	Adam Hughesman (F)	338	140	210	350
5.	Ian McDonald (F)	329	72	145	217

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Kimbi Daniels (F)	9	9	21	2.33
2.	Brian Sakic (F)	199	132	429	2.16
3.	Stu Barnes (F)	133	111	285	2.14
4.	Kyle Reeves (F)	130	156	232	1.78
5.	Sean LeBrun (F)	71	52	125	1.76

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brian Sakic (F)	1990-1991	WHL	69	40	122	162	2.35	19
2.	Stu Barnes (F)	1989-1990	WHL	63	52	92	144	2.29	165
3.	Stu Barnes (F)	1988-1989	WHL	70	59	82	141	2.01	117
4.	Daymond Langkow (F)	1994-1995	WHL	72	67	73	140	1.94	142
5.	Terry Degner (F)	1991-1992	WHL	72	58	81	139	1.93	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kyle Reeves (F)	1990-1991	WHL	63	89	40	129	2.05	146
2.	Daymond Langkow (F)	1994-1995	WHL	72	67	73	140	1.94	142
3.	Kyle Reeves (F)	1989-1990	WHL	67	67	36	103	1.54	94
4.	Stu Barnes (F)	1988-1989	WHL	70	59	82	141	2.01	117
5.	Terry Degner (F)	1991-1992	WHL	72	58	81	139	1.93	83

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brian Sakic (F)	1990-1991	WHL	69	40	122	162	2.35	19
2.	Stu Barnes (F)	1989-1990	WHL	63	52	92	144	2.29	165
3.	Brian Sakic (F)	1989-1990	WHL	58	47	92	139	2.40	8
4.	Patrick Holland (F)	2011-2012	WHL	72	25	84	109	1.51	48
5.	Brian Sakic (F)	1991-1992	WHL	72	45	83	128	1.78	55

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Tri-City Americans — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cory Dosdall (F)	1991-1992	WHL	69	37	43	80	1.16	343
2.	Shawn Legault (F)	1996-1997	WHL	66	6	4	10	0.15	273
3.	Jodi Murphy (F)	1991-1992	WHL	58	3	1	4	0.07	259
4.	Robert Krauss (D)	1988-1989	WHL	66	4	23	27	0.41	257
5.	Greg Spenrath (D)	1989-1990	WHL	67	36	32	68	1.01	256

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

Tri-City Americans — Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#6	Kenzo Gibson (F)	04/20/2011	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
1	#19	Ethan Zhang (F)	03/22/2011	Plano, TX, USA	6'3"	176 lbs
2	#37	Lincoln Baschuk (D)	08/21/2011	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	209 lbs
2	#39	Colton Nash (F)	08/06/2011	MN, USA	-	-
3	#61	John Main (D)	05/18/2011	Duncan, BC, CAN	6'1"	165 lbs
4	#76	Kane Strudwick (F)	04/14/2011	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	207 lbs
5	#99	Steven Leavitt (F)	06/12/2011	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	196 lbs
5	#111	Brady Piec (D)	01/10/2011	Oakbank, MB, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
7	#141	Alexandre Montembeault (G)	06/06/2011	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	137 lbs
8	#165	Max Aldrich (D)	01/25/2011	MN, USA	5'11"	154 lbs
9	#191	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#237	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#260	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#283	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#9	Ben Oliverio (F)	03/23/2010	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
3	#55	Easton Arndt (F)	01/04/2010	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190 lbs
3	#65	Karter Gibson (G)	02/22/2010	Airdrie, AB, CAN	6'5"	194 lbs
6	#124	Justin Moon (F)	02/21/2010	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'10"	168 lbs
7	#147	Deacon Gayfer (D)	09/27/2010	BC, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
7	#150	Charlie Marin (D)	04/14/2010	MB, CAN	6'3"	176 lbs
8	#167	Kaleb Peters (D)	07/22/2010	Winkler, MB, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
9	#193	Blake Saulou (F)	06/08/2010	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	212 lbs
10	#216	Colton Brum (F)	07/29/2010	-	5'10"	150 lbs
10	#225	Peter Budaj Jr. (F)	07/21/2010	Denver, CO, USA	5'10"	165 lbs
2024
1	#3	Aden Bouchard (D)	03/25/2009	Airdrie, AB, CAN	6'0"	187 lbs
2	#24	Crew Martinson (F)	04/30/2009	Olds, AB, CAN	6'2"	192 lbs
3	#47	Lukasz McIsaac (D)	06/15/2009	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	190 lbs
3	#56	Trae Peterson (F)	07/14/2009	Sturgis, SK, CAN	6'1"	194 lbs
4	#68	Carter Bylycia (D)	09/30/2009	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
4	#69	Alexander Laing (F)	01/16/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	6'2"	203 lbs
6	#127	Hudson Champagne (F)	03/19/2009	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
7	#135	Seth Garofalo (F)	07/11/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	196 lbs
7	#144	Blake Mumford (G)	03/24/2009	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'1"	141 lbs
7	#147	Lucas McConnell (D)	07/02/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	192 lbs
8	#157	Owen Wiemer (F)	09/19/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	190 lbs
10	#201	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#223	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#245	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#267	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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