1997–98 Vancouver Canucks season
Encyclopedia
The 1997–98 Vancouver Canucks
season was the teams 28th season in the National Hockey League
. After missing the playoffs the season before, the team responded by signing Mark Messier
to a three-year contract. The signing of Messier did little to improve the team as they finished even worse than the year before, costing coach Tom Renney
and general manager Pat Quinn
their jobs. For the first time in NHL history, regular season games were played outside of North America, with the Canucks playing the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in Tokyo to open up the regular season. Pavel Bure became the last Canuck to score 50 or more goals in a season.
In addition, the team introduced a new logo that would stay in use for over a decade.
The 48th National Hockey League
All-Star Game
took place at General Motors Place
in Vancouver, British Columbia, home to the Vancouver Canucks
, on January 18, 1998.
in Nagano, providing the NHL to show its players from all over the world. To this extent, the NHL had the all-star
teams consist of a team of North Americans playing against a team of stars from the rest of the world. The format change also helped to intensify the game, as national pride
would also become a factor. These provisions only applied to the players - coaches would still be selected based on which teams were the best from each conference at the time of the break.
* At Yoyogi National Gymnasium
in Tokyo, Japan
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
.
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
season was the teams 28th season in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. After missing the playoffs the season before, the team responded by signing Mark Messier
Mark Messier
Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...
to a three-year contract. The signing of Messier did little to improve the team as they finished even worse than the year before, costing coach Tom Renney
Tom Renney
Thomas Renney is a Canadian ice hockey Head Coach for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He has previously coached the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks....
and general manager Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn (ice hockey)
John Brian Patrick Quinn , is a former head coach in the National Hockey League , most recently with the Edmonton Oilers. Known by the nickname "The Big Irishman",...
their jobs. For the first time in NHL history, regular season games were played outside of North America, with the Canucks playing the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in Tokyo to open up the regular season. Pavel Bure became the last Canuck to score 50 or more goals in a season.
In addition, the team introduced a new logo that would stay in use for over a decade.
All-Star Game
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
All-Star Game
National Hockey League All-Star Game
The National Hockey League All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that is traditionally held at the midway point of the regular season of the National Hockey League , with many of the league's star players playing against each other...
took place at General Motors Place
General Motors Place
Rogers Arena Rogers Arena Rogers Arena (nicknamed "The Phone Booth" and "The Cable Box" and also "The Garage" (when it was called GM Place) is an indoor sports arena located at 800 Griffiths Way in the downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada...
in Vancouver, British Columbia, home to the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
, on January 18, 1998.
The International Showdown
The 48th game was held in the very same year as the 1998 Winter Olympics1998 Winter Olympics
The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated from 7 to 22 February 1998 in Nagano, Japan. Seventy-two nations and 2,176 participans contested in seven sports and 72 events at 15 venues. The games saw the introduction of Women's ice...
in Nagano, providing the NHL to show its players from all over the world. To this extent, the NHL had the all-star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
teams consist of a team of North Americans playing against a team of stars from the rest of the world. The format change also helped to intensify the game, as national pride
Patriotism
Patriotism is a devotion to one's country, excluding differences caused by the dependencies of the term's meaning upon context, geography and philosophy...
would also become a factor. These provisions only applied to the players - coaches would still be selected based on which teams were the best from each conference at the time of the break.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 3, 1997 | 3–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim* (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 4, 1997 | 2–3 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim* (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | T | October 9, 1997 | 2–2 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1997-98 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs last full season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Just a few days before the season's start, Mats Sundin became their 16th Captain and their first European Captain in their 80 year history.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | L | October 11, 1997 | 3–6 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Rangers season The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | W | October 13, 1997 | 3–0 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
2–2–1 |
| 6 | L | October 17, 1997 | 0–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | T | October 19, 1997 | 4–4 OT | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
2–3–2 |
| 8 | W | October 21, 1997 | 5–1 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1997–98 1997–98 Dallas Stars season The 1997–98 Dallas Stars season was Star's fifth season. The aspect of the season was winning the Presidents' Trophy.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–3–2 |
| 9 | L | October 23, 1997 | 1–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1997–98 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.-Offseason:... ) |
3–4–2 |
| 10 | L | October 25, 1997 | 2–3 OT | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 31st in the National Hockey League. It was their first season under head coach Kevin Constantine and first after the first retirement of Mario Lemieux.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
3–5–2 |
| 11 | L | October 26, 1997 | 1–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1997–98 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season The 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season was the 72nd National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Sergei Fedorov's Holdout:... ) |
3–6–2 |
| 12 | L | October 29, 1997 | 0–3 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
3–7–2 |
| 13 | L | October 30, 1997 | 1–8 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Senators.... ) |
3–8–2 |
| 14 | L | November 1, 1997 | 6–7 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 31st in the National Hockey League. It was their first season under head coach Kevin Constantine and first after the first retirement of Mario Lemieux.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
3–9–2 |
| 15 | L | November 3, 1997 | 3–5 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
3–10–2 |
| 16 | L | November 4, 1997 | 1–2 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1997–98 1997–98 Washington Capitals season The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team, veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form, and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got... ) |
3–11–2 |
| 17 | L | November 8, 1997 | 2–3 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
3–12–2 |
| 18 | L | November 11, 1997 | 2–8 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
3–13–2 |
| 19 | W | November 12, 1997 | 5–2 | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
4–13–2 |
| 20 | T | November 14, 1997 | 3–3 OT | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
4–13–3 |
| 21 | W | November 16, 1997 | 4–1 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
5–13–3 |
| 22 | W | November 20, 1997 | 4–2 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1997–98 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' second season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–13–3 |
| 23 | L | November 22, 1997 | 4–5 OT | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
6–14–3 |
| 24 | W | November 25, 1997 | 4–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Rangers season The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division... ) |
7–14–3 |
| 25 | W | November 28, 1997 | 5–2 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
8–14–3 |
| 26 | W | November 29, 1997 | 4–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1997-98 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs last full season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Just a few days before the season's start, Mats Sundin became their 16th Captain and their first European Captain in their 80 year history.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
9–14–3 |
| 27 | T | December 1, 1997 | 3–3 OT | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1997–98 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season The 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season was the 72nd National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Sergei Fedorov's Holdout:... ) |
9–14–4 |
| 28 | L | December 4, 1997 | 2–3 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
9–15–4 |
| 29 | L | December 6, 1997 | 4–6 | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
9–16–4 |
| 30 | L | December 8, 1997 | 1–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1997–98 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.-Offseason:... ) |
9–17–4 |
| 31 | L | December 9, 1997 | 5–7 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1997–98 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season The 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season was the 72nd National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Sergei Fedorov's Holdout:... ) |
9–18–4 |
| 32 | L | December 13, 1997 | 2–5 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
9–19–4 |
| 33 | W | December 15, 1997 | 7–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
10–19–4 |
| 34 | W | December 17, 1997 | 5–1 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1997–98 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' second season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–19–4 |
| 35 | T | December 18, 1997 | 0–0 OT | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
11–19–5 |
| 36 | L | December 20, 1997 | 0–5 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
11–20–5 |
| 37 | L | December 23, 1997 | 1–3 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1997–98 1997–98 Dallas Stars season The 1997–98 Dallas Stars season was Star's fifth season. The aspect of the season was winning the Presidents' Trophy.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–21–5 |
| 38 | T | December 27, 1997 | 3–3 OT | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1997–98 1997–98 Dallas Stars season The 1997–98 Dallas Stars season was Star's fifth season. The aspect of the season was winning the Presidents' Trophy.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–21–6 |
| 39 | L | December 29, 1997 | 2–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
11–22–6 |
| 40 | L | December 31, 1997 | 0–8 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 31st season in the National Hockey League .The man picked to replace Terry Murray, Wayne Cashman, was deemed ill-suited for the job as the Flyers played inconsistently throughout the 1997–98 season and so Roger Neilson was hired in... ) |
11–23–6 |
| 41 | L | January 3, 1998 | 2–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
11–24–6 |
| 42 | W | January 5, 1998 | 3–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
12–24–6 |
| 43 | L | January 7, 1998 | 2–3 | St. Louis Blues (1997–98 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.-Offseason:... ) |
12–25–6 |
| 44 | T | January 8, 1998 | 4–4 OT | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
12–25–7 |
| 45 | T | January 10, 1998 | 2–2 OT | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1997–98 1997–98 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1997, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 1998.-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
12–25–8 |
| 46 | L | January 12, 1998 | 2–3 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
12–26–8 |
| 47 | L | January 14, 1998 | 0–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1997–98 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season The 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season was the 72nd National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Sergei Fedorov's Holdout:... ) |
12–27–8 |
| 48 | L | January 15, 1998 | 2–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
12–28–8 |
| 49 | L | January 21, 1998 | 1–6 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1997–98 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' second season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
12–29–8 |
| 50 | L | January 24, 1998 | 2–5 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
12–30–8 |
| 51 | L | January 26, 1998 | 2–4 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1997–98 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' second season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
12–31–8 |
| 52 | L | January 28, 1998 | 1–6 | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
12–32–8 |
| 53 | W | January 30, 1998 | 3–1 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Senators.... ) |
13–32–8 |
| 54 | W | January 31, 1998 | 6–3 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
14–32–8 |
| 55 | L | February 2, 1998 | 1–2 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
14–33–8 |
| 56 | W | February 6, 1998 | 5–4 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
15–33–8 |
| 57 | W | February 7, 1998 | 6–3 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
16–33–8 |
| 58 | W | February 25, 1998 | 5–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
17–33–8 |
| 59 | T | February 27, 1998 | 4–4 OT | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
17–33–9 |
| 60 | W | February 28, 1998 | 6–4 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
18–33–9 |
| 61 | T | March 2, 1998 | 2–2 OT | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
18–33–10 |
| 62 | L | March 5, 1998 | 2–6 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
18–34–10 |
| 63 | W | March 7, 1998 | 5–2 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1997–98 1997–98 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals-External links:... ) |
19–34–10 |
| 64 | L | March 9, 1998 | 0–4 | St. Louis Blues (1997–98 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.-Offseason:... ) |
19–35–10 |
| 65 | T | March 11, 1998 | 2–2 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
19–35–11 |
| 66 | L | March 12, 1998 | 2–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 31st season in the National Hockey League .The man picked to replace Terry Murray, Wayne Cashman, was deemed ill-suited for the job as the Flyers played inconsistently throughout the 1997–98 season and so Roger Neilson was hired in... ) |
19–36–11 |
| 67 | W | March 14, 1998 | 6–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... ) |
20–36–11 |
| 68 | W | March 17, 1998 | 4–2 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1997–98 1997–98 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1997, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 1998.-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
21–36–11 |
| 69 | L | March 18, 1998 | 2–4 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1997–98 1997–98 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals-External links:... ) |
21–37–11 |
| 70 | T | March 20, 1998 | 1–1 OT | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
21–37–12 |
| 71 | T | March 21, 1998 | 1–1 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1997-98 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs last full season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Just a few days before the season's start, Mats Sundin became their 16th Captain and their first European Captain in their 80 year history.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
21–37–13 |
| 72 | W | March 24, 1998 | 4–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... ) |
22–37–13 |
| 73 | L | March 26, 1998 | 2–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
22–38–13 |
| 74 | L | March 28, 1998 | 2–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1997–98 1997–98 Washington Capitals season The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team, veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form, and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got... ) |
22–39–13 |
| 75 | W | April 1, 1998 | 4–2 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
23–39–13 |
| 76 | W | April 4, 1998 | 5–3 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1997–98 1997–98 Dallas Stars season The 1997–98 Dallas Stars season was Star's fifth season. The aspect of the season was winning the Presidents' Trophy.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
24–39–13 |
| 77 | L | April 6, 1998 | 2–3 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
24–40–13 |
| 78 | W | April 9, 1998 | 6–3 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
25–40–13 |
| 79 | T | April 11, 1998 | 1–1 OT | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
25–40–14 |
| 80 | L | April 15, 1998 | 0–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
25–41–14 |
| 81 | L | April 17, 1998 | 2–4 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
25–42–14 |
| 82 | L | April 19, 1998 | 1–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1997–98 1997–98 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1997-98 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs last full season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Just a few days before the season's start, Mats Sundin became their 16th Captain and their first European Captain in their 80 year history.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
25–43–14 |
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
is an arena in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan which is famous for its suspension roof design.It was designed by Kenzo Tange and built between 1961 and 1964 to house swimming and diving events in the 1964 Summer Olympics. A separate annex was used for the basketball competition at those same games...
in Tokyo, Japan
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Bure Pavel Bure Pavel Vladimirovich Bure is a retired Russian professional ice hockey right winger. Nicknamed "The Russian Rocket" for his speed, Bure played for 12 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers... |
82 | 51 | 39 | 90 | 48 |
| Mark Messier Mark Messier Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver... |
82 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 58 |
| Alexander Mogilny Alexander Mogilny Alexander Gennadevitch Mogilny is a former Russian professional ice hockey player, currently the team consultant of the KHL team Amur Khabarovsk. Mogilny was best known for his lightning quick speed and lethal wrist shot in his early years, which led to his career year of 76 goals in the 1992–93... |
51 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 36 |
| Markus Naslund Markus Näslund Sten Markus Näslund is a Swedish ice hockey general manager for Modo Hockey and a retired professional winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey... |
76 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 56 |
| Brian Noonan Brian Noonan Brian Noonan is a retired American ice hockey right-winger. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, St... |
82 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 62 |
| Dave Scatchard Dave Scatchard Dave Scatchard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues... |
76 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 165 |
| Donald Brashear Donald Brashear Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was... |
77 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 372 |
| Steve Staios Steve Staios Steven Staios is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is an alternate captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He has played both right wing and defence in the NHL.-Playing career:... |
77 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 134 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyrki Lumme Jyrki Lumme Jyrki Olavi Lumme is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League and SM-liiga. After beginning his career in Finland, playing with Ilves Tampere for three seasons, he moved to North America to join the Montreal Canadiens in 1988... |
74 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 34 |
| Mattias Ohlund Mattias Öhlund Mattias Öhlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Prior to joining the Lightning, he played eleven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks... |
77 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 76 |
| Bret Hedican Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican is a retired American professional ice hockey player and a two-time US Olympian.-Playing career:Hedican was drafted 198th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican made his NHL debut in the 1991–92 season with... |
71 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 79 |
| Grant Ledyard Grant Ledyard Grant Stuart Ledyard is a former National Hockey League defenceman. He was never drafted in the NHL Entry Draft.Ledyard made his NHL debut in the 1984–85 season with the New York Rangers. A journeyman, he played with nine NHL teams during his career. He spent the most time with the Buffalo... |
39 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Bryan McCabe Bryan McCabe Bryan McCabe is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is a free agent.McCabe moved to Calgary, Alberta at a young age and spent the majority of his minor hockey career playing in the Calgary area.... |
26 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 64 |
| Dave Babych Dave Babych David Michael Babych is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 19 seasons in the National Hockey League . He is currently an assistant director of player personnel with the Vancouver Canucks... |
47 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 37 |
| Dana Murzyn Dana Murzyn Dana Trevor Murzyn is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. Drafted out of the Western Hockey League , he was selected fifth overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He began his NHL career in 1985–86 with the Whalers and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team... |
31 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 42 |
| Bert Robertsson Bert Robertsson Bert Erik Johan Robertsson is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the tenth round, 254th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... |
30 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Adrian Aucoin Adrian Aucoin Adrian Aucoin is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
35 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| Chris McAllister Chris McAllister Chris J. McAllister is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for the Wichita Thunder in the Central Hockey League and formerly played in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche and New... |
36 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 106 |
| Jamie Huscroft Jamie Huscroft Jamie Huscroft is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who spent parts of ten seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrico Ciccone Enrico Ciccone Enrico Ciccone is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Ciccone was drafted in 1990 by the Minnesota North Stars. After playing just 31 games with the North Stars, he was traded to the Washington Capitals prior to the 1993–94 NHL season. After just 51 games, he was traded to the Tampa Bay... |
13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Mark Wotton Mark Wotton Mark A. Wotton is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.-Playing career:... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Goaltending
Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Irbe Arturs Irbe Artūrs Irbe is a former Soviet and Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender. He has played in the National Hockey League for the San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets. He served as the goaltending coach for the Washington Capitals... |
41 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2.73 |
| Garth Snow Garth Snow Garth E. Snow is an American retired professional ice hockey goaltender and is currently the general manager for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
13 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.10 |
| Sean Burke Sean Burke Sean Burke is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles... |
16 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3.51 |
| Kirk McLean Kirk McLean Kirk Alan McLean is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers... |
29 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3.68 |
| Corey Hirsch Corey Hirsch Corey Hirsch is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He spent the majority of his National Hockey League career with the Vancouver Canucks. He is currently the goaltending coach for the St... |
1 | - | - | - | - | 6.00 |
Trades
| January 2, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Sean Burke Sean Burke Sean Burke is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles... Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... Enrico Ciccone Enrico Ciccone Enrico Ciccone is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Ciccone was drafted in 1990 by the Minnesota North Stars. After playing just 31 games with the North Stars, he was traded to the Washington Capitals prior to the 1993–94 NHL season. After just 51 games, he was traded to the Tampa Bay... |
To Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... Kirk McLean Kirk McLean Kirk Alan McLean is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers... Martin Gelinas Martin Gelinas Martin Gélinas is a former professional ice hockey forward and the current director of player development with the Nashville Predators.-Playing career:Gelinas made a splash in 1987–88 with the Hull Olympiques of the QMJHL with a 63-goal, 131-point campaign... |
| February 4, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... conditional 6th round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... (Antero Niittymaki Antero Niittymäki Antero Pertti Elias Niittymäki is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as in the SM-liiga and the American Hockey League... ) |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Mike Sillinger Mike Sillinger Mike Sillinger is the current Director of Player Development for the Edmonton Oilers, and a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for 17 seasons... |
| February 4, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Brad May Brad May Brad S. May is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League . He grew up in Stouffville, Ontario, but played his rep minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. A veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, May was known more for his enforcing skills than his scoring... 3rd round pick in 1999 1999 NHL Entry Draft The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts. According to Sports Illustrated and other sports news agencies, at the time the 1999 draft was considered one of the deepest in talent in years, headed by Patrik Stefan and the Sedin twins. However, the... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... |
| February 5, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Peter Zezel Peter Zezel Peter Zezel was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who spent 15 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1984 and 1999. He was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario.-Playing career:... |
To New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 5th round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... (Anton But) |
| February 6, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Bryan McCabe Bryan McCabe Bryan McCabe is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is a free agent.McCabe moved to Calgary, Alberta at a young age and spent the majority of his minor hockey career playing in the Calgary area.... Todd Bertuzzi Todd Bertuzzi Todd Bertuzzi is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League... 3rd round pick in 1999 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... (Jarkko Ruutu Jarkko Ruutu Jarkko Ruutu ; born August 23, 1975) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. Ruutu is currently playing for SM-Liiga team Jokerit. He is the brother of Tuomo Ruutu, currently playing in the NHL on the Carolina Hurricanes, and retired player Mikko Ruutu.... ) |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Trevor Linden Trevor Linden Trevor John Linden, C.M., O.B.C. is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre and right wing with four different teams: the Vancouver Canucks , New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and Washington Capitals... |
| March 3, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... 8th round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... (Graig Mischler) |
To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Grant Ledyard Grant Ledyard Grant Stuart Ledyard is a former National Hockey League defenceman. He was never drafted in the NHL Entry Draft.Ledyard made his NHL debut in the 1984–85 season with the New York Rangers. A journeyman, he played with nine NHL teams during his career. He spent the most time with the Buffalo... |
| March 4, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Garth Snow Garth Snow Garth E. Snow is an American retired professional ice hockey goaltender and is currently the general manager for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Sean Burke Sean Burke Sean Burke is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles... |
| March 7, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Brandon Convery Brandon Convery Brandon William Convery is a retired professional ice hockey player who played briefly in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Los Angeles Kings. He played Center and shot right-handed.... |
To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Lonny Bohonos Lonny Bohonos Lonnie Bohonos is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He played most notably for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League and also appeared in several games for the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
| March 14, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Jamie Huscroft Jamie Huscroft Jamie Huscroft is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who spent parts of ten seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Enrico Ciccone Enrico Ciccone Enrico Ciccone is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Ciccone was drafted in 1990 by the Minnesota North Stars. After playing just 31 games with the North Stars, he was traded to the Washington Capitals prior to the 1993–94 NHL season. After just 51 games, he was traded to the Tampa Bay... |
| March 23, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Jason Strudwick Jason Strudwick Jason Wayne Strudwick is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently represents Södertälje SK in Swedish second tier league HockeyAllsvenskan. Prior to that, he most recently played for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, and has also played for the New York... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Gino Odjick Gino Odjick Wayne Gino "Chief, The Enforcer" Odjick was born on 7 September 1970 in an Algonquin Native Reserve named Chum Sa Bay at Maniwaki, Quebec. He was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League from 1990–91 to 2001–02.... |
| March 24, 1998 | To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... 3rd round pick in 1999 1999 NHL Entry Draft The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts. According to Sports Illustrated and other sports news agencies, at the time the 1999 draft was considered one of the deepest in talent in years, headed by Patrik Stefan and the Sedin twins. However, the... (Justin Morrison Justin Morrison Justin Morrison is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for Lukko of the SM-Liiga.-Playing career:... ) |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Dave Babych Dave Babych David Michael Babych is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 19 seasons in the National Hockey League . He is currently an assistant director of player personnel with the Vancouver Canucks... 6th round pick in 1998 1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :... (Antero Niittymaki Antero Niittymäki Antero Pertti Elias Niittymäki is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as in the SM-liiga and the American Hockey League... ) |
Draft picks
Vancouver's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft1997 NHL Entry Draft
The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 21 June 1997.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
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| 1 | 10 | Brad Ference Brad Ference Brad Ference is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Ference was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks... (D) |
Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 34 | Ryan Bonni Ryan Bonni Ryan Bonni is a professional ice hockey defenceman who played for SG Pontebba.- Career :A hard-nosed physical defender, Bonni was selected in the 2nd round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft... (D) |
Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... (WHL) |
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| 2 | 36 | Harold Druken Harold Druken Harold Druken is a Canadian senior-level ice hockey centre for the Deer Lake Red Wings of the Newfoundland West Coast Senior Hockey League .... (D) |
Detroit Whalers Detroit Whalers The Detroit Whalers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League for two seasons from 1995 to 1997. The Whalers were based in the greater Detroit, Michigan area.-History:... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 64 | Kyle Freadrich Kyle Freadrich Kyle Freadrich is a professional ice hockey player who played for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL. He also played with several minor league teams, including the Syracuse Crunch, Louisiana Ice Gators, and Detroit Vipers... (LW) |
Prince George Cougars Prince George Cougars The Prince George Cougars are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The team is based in Prince George, British Columbia, and plays its home games at the CN Centre... (WHL) |
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| 4 | 90 | Chris Stanley Chris Stanley Chris Stanley is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Fischtown Pinguins in the German 2nd Bundesliga. He was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 4th round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.-Awards and honours:-External links:... (C) |
Belleville Bulls Belleville Bulls The Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:... (OHL) |
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| 5 | 114 | David Darguzas (C) | Edmonton Ice Edmonton Ice The Edmonton Ice were a junior ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta that played two seasons in the Western Hockey League.Despite the long held belief that Major-Junior hockey could not compete against the NHL, the WHL expanded to Calgary in 1995, and to Edmonton in 1996... (WHL) |
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| 5 | 117 | Matt Cockell (G) | Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... (WHL) |
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| 6 | 144 | Matt Cooke Matt Cooke Matthew David Cooke is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. His playing style has earned him a reputation of being a "pest" and he is known for his ability to aggravate opponents... (LW) |
Windsor Spitfires Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The... (OHL) |
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| 6 | 148 | Larry Shapley (D) | Welland Jr. Canadians Welland Jr. Canadians The Welland Jr. Canadians are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Welland, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Golden Horseshoe division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.-History:... (Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League The Golden Horseshoe Junior Hockey League was a junior ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association from 1974 until 2007. As of 2007, the league has become a division of the newly formed Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League... ) |
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| 7 | 171 | Rod Leroux (D) | Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center... (WHL) |
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| 8 | 201 | Denis Martynyuk (LW) | HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow is a Russian ice hockey club that plays in the Kontinental Hockey League. It is referred to in the West as "Central Red Army" or the "Red Army Team" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army, popularly known as the Red Army... (Russian Pro Hockey League) |
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| 9 | 227 | Peter Brady (G) | Powell River Paper Kings (BCJHL British Columbia Hockey League The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior... ) |
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