1997 RHI season
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The 1997 RHI season was the 5th season of Roller Hockey International
. It began in May 1997, with the regular season ending in August 1997. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Anaheim Bullfrogs
defeating the New Jersey Rockin Rollers
to win their second Murphy Cup.
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
, Sacramento River Rats, and St. Louis Vipers
all debuted new uniforms.
, San Diego Barracudas
, and Vancouver Voodoo
, all folded after four seasons in the league. The Minnesota Arctic Blast
folded after three seasons in the league, one of which was spent on hiatus. The Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Denver Daredevils
and Long Island Jawz
both folded after only one season in the league. Also, the Oklahoma Coyotes were placed on hiatus for the 1997 season.
relocated to Buffalo, New York
to become the Buffalo Wings.
, the league did not add any expansion teams.
, Long Island Jawz
, Minnesota Arctic Blast
, Oakland Skates
, Oklahoma Coyotes, Philadelphia Bulldogs
, San Diego Barracudas
, and Vancouver Voodoo
, the league was left with ten teams. The four division alignment was dropped and the league was aligned into just two conferences, still named the Eastern
and Western
.
Of the remaining teams, six remained in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Wings, Montreal Roadrunners
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
, Orlando Jackals
, Ottawa Loggers, and St. Louis Vipers
, and four remained in the Western Conference, the Anaheim Bullfrogs
, Los Angeles Blades
, Sacramento River Rats, and San Jose Rhinos
. To even each conference at five teams, the St. Louis Vipers
were moved to the Western Conference.
took over control of the Ottawa Loggers. The team was renamed to the Ottawa Wheels
and used the same uniforms previously used by the contracted San Diego Barracudas
.
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
were the Eastern Conference
regular season champions and had the best overall record with 40 points. The San Jose Rhinos
had the best record in the Western Conference
with 32 points.
Roller Hockey International
Roller Hockey International was a professional inline hockey league that operated in North America from 1993 to 1999. It was the first major professional league for inline hockey....
. It began in May 1997, with the regular season ending in August 1997. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
defeating the New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
to win their second Murphy Cup.
New uniforms
The Los Angeles BladesLos Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
, Sacramento River Rats, and St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
all debuted new uniforms.
Contraction
Three original teams, the Oakland SkatesOakland Skates
The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
, San Diego Barracudas
San Diego Barracudas
The San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
, and Vancouver Voodoo
Vancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
, all folded after four seasons in the league. The Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
folded after three seasons in the league, one of which was spent on hiatus. The Philadelphia Bulldogs
Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
The Denver Daredevils
Denver Daredevils
The Denver Daredevils were a professional roller hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
and Long Island Jawz
Long Island Jawz
The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who...
both folded after only one season in the league. Also, the Oklahoma Coyotes were placed on hiatus for the 1997 season.
Relocation
The Empire State CobrasEmpire State Cobras
The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender...
relocated to Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
to become the Buffalo Wings.
Expansion
For the first time since the 1994 expansion1994 RHI season
The 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup...
, the league did not add any expansion teams.
Realignment
With the contraction of the Denver DaredevilsDenver Daredevils
The Denver Daredevils were a professional roller hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, Long Island Jawz
Long Island Jawz
The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who...
, Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, Oakland Skates
Oakland Skates
The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
, Oklahoma Coyotes, Philadelphia Bulldogs
Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
, San Diego Barracudas
San Diego Barracudas
The San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
, and Vancouver Voodoo
Vancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
, the league was left with ten teams. The four division alignment was dropped and the league was aligned into just two conferences, still named the Eastern
Eastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
and Western
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
.
Of the remaining teams, six remained in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Wings, Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
, Orlando Jackals
Orlando Jackals
The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
, Ottawa Loggers, and St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
, and four remained in the Western Conference, the Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
, Los Angeles Blades
Los Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
, Sacramento River Rats, and San Jose Rhinos
San Jose Rhinos
The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
. To even each conference at five teams, the St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
were moved to the Western Conference.
Season schedule
For the first time, the league decreased its regular season schedule from 28 back to 24 games per team.Regular season
After only one game into its schedule, Roller Hockey InternationalRoller Hockey International
Roller Hockey International was a professional inline hockey league that operated in North America from 1993 to 1999. It was the first major professional league for inline hockey....
took over control of the Ottawa Loggers. The team was renamed to the Ottawa Wheels
Ottawa Wheels
The Ottawa Loggers were a roller hockey team in the Roller Hockey International league. They played as the Loggers from 1995 to 1996, until they changed their name to the Ottawa Wheels.-History:...
and used the same uniforms previously used by the contracted San Diego Barracudas
San Diego Barracudas
The San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
.
Western Conference
Note: x – clinched playoff spot, y – clinched division title, z – clinched regular season conference title, b – clinched best overall record, e – eliminated from playoff contentionTiebreaking procedures
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the rankingRanking
A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', 'ranked lower than' or 'ranked equal to' the second....
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
- The fewer number of games played.
- The greater number of games won.
- The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing.
- The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season.
- The fewer number of goals against.
Scoring leaders
| Player | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Billy Lund |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
24 | 32 | 46 | 78 | +28 | 13 |
 Radek HamrRadek Hamr Radek Hamr is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Kloten Flyers of the Swiss National League A. He played a handful of National Hockey League games with the Ottawa Senators between 1992 and 1994.... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
24 | 19 | 56 | 75 | +30 | 3 |
 Frank Cirone |
St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... |
24 | 34 | 39 | 73 | +2 | 9 |
| Kyle Reeves |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
24 | 41 | 29 | 70 | +33 | 46 |
| Christian Skoryna |
St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... |
23 | 27 | 43 | 70 | +17 | 39 |
| Daniel Shank Daniel Shank Daniel Shank is a retired National Hockey League right wing.After playing four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Shank made his professional debut with the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League in the 1988–89 season... |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
17 | 19 | 47 | 66 | +15 | 23 |
| Mark Woolf Mark Woolf (ice hockey b. 1970) Mark Woolf is a retired professional ice hockey and roller hockey player whom was drafted by Boston Bruins 126th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He also competed at the IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship representing Canada.... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
24 | 35 | 29 | 64 | +14 | 20 |
| Robin Bouchard Robin Bouchard Robin Bouchard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played sixteen seasons of minor league hockey. He holds the modern-era minor league goal scoring record, scoring 687 goals while playing in the ECHL, CoHL, United Hockey League, CHL, and the modern-day IHL.-ECHL:Bouchard... |
Ottawa Wheels Ottawa Wheels The Ottawa Loggers were a roller hockey team in the Roller Hockey International league. They played as the Loggers from 1995 to 1996, until they changed their name to the Ottawa Wheels.-History:... |
24 | 28 | 35 | 63 | –10 | 35 |
| Victor Gervais |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
17 | 17 | 45 | 62 | –6 | 26 |
| Doug Ast |
Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... |
21 | 32 | 27 | 59 | +14 | 7 |
Leading goaltenders
| Player | Team | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sergei Naumov |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
10 | 383 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | .854 | 4.50 |
| Corrado Micalef Corrado Micalef Corrado Micalef is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who spent five seasons with the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL in the 1980s.-Playing career:... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
16 | 591 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 72 | 0 | .850 | 5.84 |
| Bill Pye |
Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... |
11 | 400 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 0 | .818 | 6.00 |
| Joe Bonvie |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
12 | 55 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 71 | 0 | .833 | 6.14 |
| Ken Shepard |
St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... |
15 | 542 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 70 | 0 | .834 | 6.20 |
| David Goverde David Goverde David Goverde is a professional hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League.Currently resides in Orlando, Florida and manages "Just Hockey" .-External links:... |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
13 | 505 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66 | 0 | .839 | 6.26 |
| Jeff Ferguson Jeff Ferguson Jeffrey Ferguson is a Canadian professional basketball player, currently playing for Edmonton Energy of the International Basketball League.- High school :... |
Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... |
18 | 740 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 97 | 0 | .827 | 6.29 |
| Mark Richards |
New Jersey Rockin Rollers New Jersey Rockin Rollers The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos.... |
16 | 658 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 91 | 0 | .823 | 6.63 |
| Frankie Ouellette |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
15 | 655 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 93 | 0 | .775 | 6.81 |
| Alain Morissette |
Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... |
19 | 807 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 115 | 0 | .809 | 6.83 |
Playoff seeds
After the regular season, 8 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Orlando JackalsOrlando Jackals
The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
were the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
regular season champions and had the best overall record with 40 points. The San Jose Rhinos
San Jose Rhinos
The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
had the best record in the Western Conference
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
with 32 points.
Eastern Conference
- Orlando JackalsOrlando JackalsThe Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
– Eastern Conference regular season champions; Best Overall Record winners, 40 points - New Jersey Rockin RollersNew Jersey Rockin RollersThe New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
– 32 points - Montreal RoadrunnersMontreal RoadrunnersThe Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
– 23 points - Ottawa WheelsOttawa WheelsThe Ottawa Loggers were a roller hockey team in the Roller Hockey International league. They played as the Loggers from 1995 to 1996, until they changed their name to the Ottawa Wheels.-History:...
– 22 points
Western Conference
- San Jose RhinosSan Jose RhinosThe San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
– Western Conference regular season champions, 32 points - Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim BullfrogsThe Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
– 30 points - Los Angeles BladesLos Angeles BladesThe Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
– 27 points - St. Louis VipersSt. Louis VipersThe St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
– 26 points
Playoff bracket
In each round, the higher-seeded team is awarded home floor advantage. In the Murphy Cup Finals, home floor is determined based on regular season points. Each best-of-three series follows a 1–2 format: the lower-seeded team will play at home for game 1, and the higher-seeded team will be at home for game 2 and 3 (if necessary).RHI awards
| Award | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Murphy Cup | Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
| Eastern Conference Champions Eastern Conference (RHI) The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference.... |
New Jersey Rockin Rollers New Jersey Rockin Rollers The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos.... |
| Western Conference Champions Western Conference (RHI) The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference.... |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
| Coach of the Year | |
| Defenseman of the Year | Radek Hamr Radek Hamr Radek Hamr is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Kloten Flyers of the Swiss National League A. He played a handful of National Hockey League games with the Ottawa Senators between 1992 and 1994.... (San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... ) |
| Executive of the Year | |
| Goalie of the Year | Corrado Micalef Corrado Micalef Corrado Micalef is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who spent five seasons with the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL in the 1980s.-Playing career:... (San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... ) |
| Leading Scorer | Billy Lund (Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... ) |
| Most Valuable Player | Radek Hamr Radek Hamr Radek Hamr is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Kloten Flyers of the Swiss National League A. He played a handful of National Hockey League games with the Ottawa Senators between 1992 and 1994.... (San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... ) |
| Playoff MVP | David Goverde David Goverde David Goverde is a professional hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League.Currently resides in Orlando, Florida and manages "Just Hockey" .-External links:... (Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... ) |
See also
- Season structure of RHI
- 1997 Murphy Cup playoffs
- 1997 RHI Draft
- 1996 RHI season1996 RHI seasonThe 1996 RHI season was the 4th season of Roller Hockey International. It began in May 1996, with the regular season ending on August 12, 1996. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended on September 2, with the Orlando Jackals defeating the Anaheim Bullfrogs to win their first Murphy Cup...
- 1997 RHI transactions
- 1997 in sports1997 in sports1997 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Luc Alphand, France** Women's overall season champion: Pernilla Wiberg, Sweden-American football:...