1998-99 Detroit Vipers Roster
International Hockey League (IHL)
Team Record: 50-21 (SO: 0-11) - 111 points
in the IHL's Northeast Division
Lost in 3rd Round
Coach: Steve Ludzik (50-21, 11 OTL)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 474,217, Avg. 11,566 in 41 home dates
1998-99 Detroit Vipers StatisticsTeam Record: 50-21 (SO: 0-11) - 111 points
in the IHL's Northeast Division
Lost in 3rd Round
Coach: Steve Ludzik (50-21, 11 OTL)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 474,217, Avg. 11,566 in 41 home dates
The Detroit Vipers of the International Hockey League ended the 1998-99 season with a record of 50 wins and 21 losses, with a 0-11 showing in shootouts for 111 points in the IHL's Northeast Division.
The Vipers yielded 195 goals, fewest in the league. Detroit potted 259 goals. Peter Ciavaglia scored 27 goals for the team, while Stan Drulia contributed 52 assists. Kevin Weekes topped the squad with 19 wins, and Andrei Trefilov added 15 or more victories also. Andrei Trefilov registered a 1.97 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Steve Ludzik coached the team. The 1998-99 Detroit Vipers lost in the in 3rd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Aldridge | D | July 20, 1973 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Peter Ambroziak | L | September 15, 1971 | 6'0" | 206 | L | Kanata, ON Canada |
| Darren Banks | L | March 18, 1966 | 6'2" | 215 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Andy Bezeau | LW | March 30, 1970 | 5'9" | 185 | L | Saint John, NB Canada |
| Mike Bondy | D | May 9, 1972 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Harrow, ON CAN |
| Peter Ciavaglia | C | July 15, 1969 | 5'10" | 173 | L | Albany, NY USA |
| Phil Crowe | R | April 4, 1970 | 6'2" | 230 | L | Nanton, AB Canada |
| Chad Dameworth | D | July 6, 1972 | 6'2" | 216 | L | Marquette, MI USA |
| Stan Drulia | R | January 5, 1968 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Elmira, NY USA |
| John Emmons | C | August 17, 1974 | 6'1" | 203 | L | San Jose, CA USA |
| Brian Felsner | L | November 11, 1972 | 5'11" | 189 | L | Mt. Clemens, MI USA |
| Mike Gaffney | D | June 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 212 | R | Worcester, MA USA |
| John Gruden | D | June 4, 1970 | 6'0" | 203 | L | Virginia, MN USA |
| Ian Herbers | D | July 18, 1967 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Jasper, AB Canada |
| Jani Hurme | G | January 7, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Turku, Finland |
| Bob Jay | D | November 18, 1965 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Burlington, MA USA |
| Kory Karlander | LW | March 21, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Melita, MB |
| Dan Kesa | R | November 23, 1971 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Trevor Koenig | G | December 10, 1974 | 5'9" | 194 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Aaron Kriss | D | September 17, 1972 | 6'2" | 203 | L | Parma, OH USA |
| Emmanuel Labranche | RW | August 5, 1976 | 6'3" | 209 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Marc Lamothe | G | February 27, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | L | New Liskeard, ON Canada |
| Stephen Leach | R | January 16, 1966 | 5'11" | 197 | R | Cambridge, MA USA |
| Jim Logan | LW | November 8, 1973 | 6'3" | 201 | L | Nipigon, ON Canada |
| Chris Luongo | D | March 17, 1967 | 5'10" | 206 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Stewart Malgunas | D | April 21, 1970 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Tony Martino | G | August 13, 1964 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Steve Martins | C | April 13, 1972 | 5'9" | 185 | L | Gatineau, QC Canada |
| Mike Maurice | C | April 22, 1966 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Bret Meyers | RW | September 29, 1973 | 6'0" | 201 | R | Uxbridge, ON Canada |
| Brian Mueller | D | June 2, 1972 | 5'11" | 227 | L | Liverpool, NY USA |
| Tim Murray | D | November 14, 1974 | 6'2" | 194 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Luch Nasato | D | March 10, 1977 | 5'11" | 205 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Eric Naud | LW | October 2, 1977 | 6'1" | 209 | L | LaSalle, QC Canada |
| Carlin Nordstrom | RW | February 20, 1973 | 6'2" | 214 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Mike Prokopec | R | May 17, 1974 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mathieu Raby | D | January 19, 1975 | 6'3" | 220 | R | Hull, QC Canada |
| Bobby Reynolds | L | July 14, 1967 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Flint, MI USA |
| Sami Salo | D | September 2, 1974 | 6'3" | 215 | R | Turku, Finland |
| Yves Sarault | L | December 23, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Valleyfield, QC Canada |
| Geoff Sarjeant | G | November 30, 1969 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Orillia, ON Canada |
| Brad Shaw | D | April 28, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Cambridge, ON Canada |
| Alek Stojanov | R | April 25, 1973 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Andrei Trefilov | G | August 31, 1969 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Moscow, Russia |
| Stefan Ustorf | F | January 3, 1974 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Kaufbeuren, Germany |
| Mark Vilneff | D | November 28, 1973 | 6'2" | 207 | R | Cobourg, ON Canada |
| Steve Walker | RW | January 12, 1973 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Collingwood, ON Canada |
| Kevin Weekes | G | April 4, 1975 | 6'1" | 215 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jeff Whittle | RW | March 22, 1971 | 5'9" | 187 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Chris Wismer | D | September 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Cambridge, ON Canada |
| Craig Wolanin | D | July 27, 1967 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Grosse Pointe, MI USA |
