1986-87 Rochester Americans Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 47-26 (SO: 0-7) - 101 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Won League Championship
Coach: John Van Boxmeer (47-26, 7 OTL)
Location: Rochester, New York
1986-87 Rochester Americans StatisticsTeam Record: 47-26 (SO: 0-7) - 101 points
in the AHL's Southern Division
Won League Championship
Coach: John Van Boxmeer (47-26, 7 OTL)
Location: Rochester, New York
The Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 47 wins and 26 losses, with a 0-7 showing in shootouts for 101 points in the AHL's Southern Division.
The Americans scored 315 goals and surrendered 263. Robert Logan netted 30 goals for Rochester, while Gates Orlando contributed 42 assists. Daren Puppa earned 37 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.8 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
John Van Boxmeer coached the team. The 1986-87 Rochester Americans won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Anderson | D | February 7, 1968 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mikael Andersson | L | May 10, 1966 | 5'11" | 181 | L | Malmo, Sweden |
| Jack Brownschidle | D | October 2, 1955 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Buffalo, NY USA |
| Paul Brydges | C | June 21, 1965 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Jim Burton | November 6, 1963 | Brantford, ONT Canada | ||||
| Al Conroy | C | January 17, 1966 | 5'8" | 170 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Mike Craig | G | November 1, 1962 | 6'0" | 165 | Calgary, AB Canada | |
| Richie Dunn | D | May 12, 1957 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Boston, MA USA |
| Steve Dykstra | D | December 1, 1962 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| David Fenyves | D | April 29, 1960 | 6'0" | 192 | L | Dunnville, ON Canada |
| Mark Ferner | D | September 5, 1965 | 6'0" | 193 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Jay Fraser | LW | October 26, 1961 | 6'1" | 192 | L | St. Lambert, QC Canada |
| Jody Gage | R | November 29, 1959 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| James Gasseau | D | May 4, 1966 | 6'2" | 201 | L | Carleton, QC Canada |
| Richard Hajdu | R | May 10, 1965 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Bob Halkidis | D | March 5, 1966 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Warren Harper | RW | May 10, 1963 | 6'0" | 174 | Prince Albert, SK Canada | |
| Jim Hofford | D | October 4, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Benoit Hogue | L | October 28, 1966 | 5'10" | 194 | L | Repentigny, QC Canada |
| Jim Jackson | L | February 1, 1960 | 5'9" | 190 | R | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Uwe Krupp | D | June 24, 1965 | 6'6" | 235 | R | Cologne, Germany |
| Normand Lacombe | R | October 18, 1964 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Pierrefonds, QC Canada |
| Don Lever | L | November 14, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | South Porcupine, ON Canada |
| Robert Logan | R | February 22, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Jason Meyer | D | February 21, 1965 | 5'10" | 187 | Regina, SASK | |
| Gates Orlando | C | November 13, 1962 | 5'8" | 180 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Jeff Parker | R | September 7, 1964 | 6'3" | 194 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Ken Priestlay | C | August 24, 1967 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Daren Puppa | G | March 23, 1965 | 6'4" | 205 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Joe Reekie | D | February 22, 1965 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Andy Ristau | RW | January 28, 1961 | 6'5" | 240 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Ray Sheppard | R | May 27, 1966 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Petawawa, ON Canada |
| Doug Smith | C | May 17, 1963 | 5'11" | 186 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Marc Tournier | LW | February 13, 1966 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Doug Trapp | L | November 28, 1965 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Balcarres, SK Canada |
| Wayne Van Dorp | L | May 19, 1961 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Claude Verret | C | April 20, 1963 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Lachine, QC Canada |
| Darcy Wakaluk | G | March 14, 1966 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Pincher Creek, AB Canada |
