2007 PIHA season
Encyclopedia
The 2007 PIHA season is the 6th regular season of the Professional Inline Hockey Association
(PIHA). The 2007 Founders Cup Playoffs
began on April 24, 2007 and concluded on May 27, with the Boston Roller Rats defeating the Southside Snipers
to win their first Founders Cup
.
was hosted by the Colorado Springs Thunder
and the Pikes Peak Prowlers at the Tour Inline Hockey Arena
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
. The event took place the weekend of March 23-25 2007. Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak host the All-Star Classic for the first time. The North Blue Coats swept the South Grey Coats in a best-of-seven series four games to zero, with Tommy Bruce
(North) of the Southside Snipers
being named MVP of the series.
Yellow shaded teams clinched their division and home-court advantage throughout the divisional playoffs.
Orange shaded teams clinched their conference.
Red shaded team won the Best Overall Record trophy.
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Professional Inline Hockey Association
The Professional Inline Hockey Association, often abbreviated to the PIHA, is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates an elite inline hockey league of 16 franchised member clubs, all of which are located in the United States. Headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania, the PIHA...
(PIHA). The 2007 Founders Cup Playoffs
2007 Founders Cup Playoffs (PIHA)
The 2007 Founders Cup Playoffs of the Professional Inline Hockey Association began on April 24, 2007. The sixteen teams that qualified, four from each division, played best-of-3 series for the division semifinals and division finals, best-of-5 series for the conference championships, and then the...
began on April 24, 2007 and concluded on May 27, with the Boston Roller Rats defeating the Southside Snipers
Southside Snipers
The Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class...
to win their first Founders Cup
Founders Cup (PIHA)
The Founders Cup is the championship trophy of the Professional Inline Hockey Association , the major professional inline hockey league in the United States. It is similar to the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup...
.
Events
The 2007 All-Star Classic2007 Blue-Grey Classic (PIHA)
The 6th Professional Inline Hockey Association All-Star Classic entitled the 2007 Blue-Grey Classic "PIHA's Civil War", was held at the Tour Inline Hockey Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado on the weekend of March 23-25 2007. The North Blue Coats were victorious, defeating the South Grey Coats in...
was hosted by the Colorado Springs Thunder
Colorado Springs Thunder
The Colorado Springs Thunder are a professional inline hockey team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association...
and the Pikes Peak Prowlers at the Tour Inline Hockey Arena
Tour Inline Hockey Arena
The Tour Inline Hockey Arena is an indoor arena located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the United States. It is the home arena of the Colorado Springs Thunder of the PIHA and is the home facility of the United States national inline hockey team...
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
. The event took place the weekend of March 23-25 2007. Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak host the All-Star Classic for the first time. The North Blue Coats swept the South Grey Coats in a best-of-seven series four games to zero, with Tommy Bruce
Tommy Bruce
Tommy Bruce was an English rock 'n' roll singer who had most success in the early 1960s.-Life and career:He was born Thomas Charles Bruce, in Stepney, London...
(North) of the Southside Snipers
Southside Snipers
The Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class...
being named MVP of the series.
Final standings
Green shaded teams clinched a playoff berth.Yellow shaded teams clinched their division and home-court advantage throughout the divisional playoffs.
Orange shaded teams clinched their conference.
Red shaded team won the Best Overall Record trophy.
Eastern ConferenceEastern Conference (PIHA)The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
| Northeast Division Northeast Division (PIHA) The PIHA's Northeast Division was formed in 2007 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment.-2007:*Boston Roller Rats*Connecticut Blaze*Hartford Fire Ants*Massachusetts Bombers*New Jersey Grizzlies*New Jersey Minutemen*Philadelphia Growl... |
GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | PCT | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Growl Philadelphia Growl The Philadelphia Growl were a professional inline hockey team based in Voorhees, New Jersey. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . The team was founded in 2003 as one of four original expansion franchises of the... |
32 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 54 | .813 | 178 | 88 |
| Boston Roller Rats | 32 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 42 | .656 | 194 | 126 |
| Massachusetts Bombers Massachusetts Bombers The Massachusetts Bombers are a professional inline hockey team based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and competing in PIHA.... |
32 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 39 | .563 | 136 | 109 |
| Connecticut Blaze Connecticut Blaze The Connecticut Blaze were a professional inline hockey team based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. They competed in the PIHA during the 2007, 2008 & 2009 seasons.-External links:*... |
32 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 36 | .563 | 132 | 116 |
| New Jersey Grizzlies New Jersey Grizzlies The New Jersey Grizzlies are a professional inline hockey team based in Wallington, New Jersey, and competing in PIHA.-External links:*... |
32 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 33 | .469 | 110 | 136 |
| New Jersey Minutemen New Jersey Minutemen The New Jersey Minutemen are a professional inline hockey team based in Morristown, New Jersey, and competing in PIHA.... |
32 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 27 | .375 | 92 | 148 |
| Hartford Fire Ants Hartford Fire Ants The Hartford Fire Ants are a professional inline hockey team based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and competing in the American Inline Hockey League.... |
32 | 2 | 25 | 5 | 9 | .063 | 76 | 195 |
| Mason Dixon Division Mason Dixon Division (PIHA) The PIHA's Mason Dixon Division was formed in 2004 as part of the league's realignment into two divisions. It lasted one year before being dropped in 2005... |
GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | PCT | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Bandits Pittsburgh Bandits The Pittsburgh Bandits are a professional inline hockey team based in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania, and competing in the AIHL, having previously competed in the PIHA.... |
32 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 60 | .938 | 179 | 79 |
| Harrisburg Lunatics Harrisburg Lunatics The Harrisburg Lunatics are a professional inline hockey team based in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, and competing in the PIHA. Harrisburg is one of two teams that were original members of PIHA that are currently competing in the PIHA, the other is the Pennsylvania Typhoon... |
32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 48 | .719 | 159 | 88 |
| Marple Gladiators Aston Demolition The Aston Demolition is a professional inline hockey team based in Aston, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the American Inline Hockey League . Prior to the 2008 season, the team was known as the Marple Gladiators-Franchise history:-Season by... |
32 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 35 | .500 | 161 | 140 |
| Pottstown eXpress Pottstown eXpress The Pottstown eXpress are a professional inline hockey team based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and competing in PIHA.... |
32 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 32 | .500 | 133 | 148 |
| Feasterville Fury Feasterville Fury The Feasterville Fury are a professional inline hockey team based in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, and competing in AIHL.... |
32 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 31 | .438 | 128 | 136 |
| Scottsdale Inferno | 32 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 30 | .438 | 116 | 141 |
| Richmond Rollin' Robins Richmond Rollin Robins The Richmond Rollin Robins are a professional inline hockey team based in Midlothian, Virginia, and competing in PIHA.... |
32 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 21 | .313 | 102 | 148 |
| York Typhoon York Typhoon The York Typhoon were a professional inline hockey team based in York, Pennsylvania, and competed in the Professional Inline Hockey Association. They are now known as the Pennsylvania Typhoon. York is one of two franchises that were original members of PIHA that are currently competing in the PIHA,... |
32 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 10 | .156 | 77 | 175 |
Western ConferenceWestern Conference (PIHA)The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
| Gateway Division | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | PCT | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Tornados Midwest Tornados The Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA... |
32 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 47 | .719 | 131 | 75 |
| Southside Snipers Southside Snipers The Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class... |
32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 45 | .656 | 142 | 100 |
| River City Whalers River City Whalers The River City Whalers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Peters, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA... |
32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 37 | .531 | 160 | 136 |
| St. Louis Pythons St. Louis Pythons The St. Louis Pythons are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Peters, Missouri, and competing in PIHA.... |
32 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 34 | .500 | 140 | 129 |
| Cincinnati Flying Monkeys Cincinnati Flying Monkeys The Cincinnati Flying Monkeys are a professional inline hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and competing in PIHA. Visit their website at: http://www.thepiha.com/team.php?team_id=52455... |
32 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 10 | .094 | 75 | 208 |
| Rocky Mountain Division | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | PCT | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Blizzard Westminster Blizzard Westminster Blizzard - A Rocky Mountain Division - PIHA team.History: Founded in the 2005-2006 season, the Blizzard were part of the PIHA Western Expansion program iniated by CJ Yoder .... |
32 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 43 | .594 | 151 | 119 |
| Pikes Peak Prowlers | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 42 | .531 | 148 | 126 |
| Fort Collins Catz Fort Collins Catz The Fort Collins Catz are a professional inline hockey team based in Fort Collins, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA Pro League. They were formed as a part of the PIHA's Western expansion in 2006.... |
32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 35 | .469 | 109 | 124 |
| Littleton Fire Littleton Fire The Littleton Fire is a professional inline hockey team that competes in the Professional Inline Hockey Association Minor League. They are affiliated with the Lakewood Fire of the Professional Inline Hockey Association.... |
32 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 34 | .438 | 129 | 154 |
| Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The Colorado Springs Thunder are a professional inline hockey team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association... |
32 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 31 | .469 | 136 | 150 |
Tiebreaking Procedures
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:- The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
- The greater number of games won.
- The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs.
- The greater differential between goals for and against.
Leading Scorers
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes; Star = Star Points<| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Yingling | Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The Colorado Springs Thunder are a professional inline hockey team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association... |
28 | 54 | 40 | 94 | 12 | 48 |
| Darrell Interbartolo | Boston Roller Rats | 32 | 49 | 48 | 87 | 18 | 41 |
| CJ Yoder | Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The Colorado Springs Thunder are a professional inline hockey team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association... |
28 | 33 | 52 | 85 | 18 | 27 |
| Sean Sullivan | Philadelphia Growl Philadelphia Growl The Philadelphia Growl were a professional inline hockey team based in Voorhees, New Jersey. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . The team was founded in 2003 as one of four original expansion franchises of the... |
32 | 58 | 24 | 82 | 26 | 42 |
| John Pinheiro | Connecticut Blaze Connecticut Blaze The Connecticut Blaze were a professional inline hockey team based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. They competed in the PIHA during the 2007, 2008 & 2009 seasons.-External links:*... |
30 | 36 | 44 | 80 | 8 | 44 |
| Jeff Goulet | Boston Roller Rats | 32 | 21 | 56 | 77 | 28 | 18 |
| Dustin Roux | Pittsburgh Bandits Pittsburgh Bandits The Pittsburgh Bandits are a professional inline hockey team based in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania, and competing in the AIHL, having previously competed in the PIHA.... |
28 | 37 | 34 | 71 | 18 | 47 |
| Parker Harrison | Pikes Peak Prowlers | 32 | 39 | 26 | 65 | 54 | 26 |
| Jim Vivona | Philadelphia Growl Philadelphia Growl The Philadelphia Growl were a professional inline hockey team based in Voorhees, New Jersey. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . The team was founded in 2003 as one of four original expansion franchises of the... |
32 | 14 | 50 | 64 | 2 | 26 |
| Ryan Sobieski | Feasterville Fury Feasterville Fury The Feasterville Fury are a professional inline hockey team based in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, and competing in AIHL.... |
30 | 36 | 26 | 62 | 22 | 36 |
Leading Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; SA = Shots Against; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average| Player | Team | GP | TOI | W | L | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Leggatt | Pittsburgh Bandits Pittsburgh Bandits The Pittsburgh Bandits are a professional inline hockey team based in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania, and competing in the AIHL, having previously competed in the PIHA.... |
15 | 358 | 15 | 0 | 258 | 29 | 1.94 | .888 | 2 |
| James Cash | Midwest Tornados Midwest Tornados The Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA... |
16 | 391 | 13 | 3 | 282 | 35 | 2.15 | .876 | 1 |
| Dustin Brown | Southside Snipers Southside Snipers The Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class... |
19 | 431 | 15 | 4 | 319 | 43 | 2.39 | .865 | 4 |
| James Rohrbach | Harrisburg Lunatics Harrisburg Lunatics The Harrisburg Lunatics are a professional inline hockey team based in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, and competing in the PIHA. Harrisburg is one of two teams that were original members of PIHA that are currently competing in the PIHA, the other is the Pennsylvania Typhoon... |
20 | 479 | 15 | 5 | 305 | 48 | 2.41 | .843 | 1 |
| Jake Menzal | Midwest Tornados Midwest Tornados The Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA... |
14 | 354 | 8 | 6 | 274 | 37 | 2.51 | 8.65 | 0 |
Playoff bracket
PIHA awards
| 2006-07 PIHA awards | |
|---|---|
| Award | Recipient(s) |
| Founders Cup Founders Cup (PIHA) The Founders Cup is the championship trophy of the Professional Inline Hockey Association , the major professional inline hockey league in the United States. It is similar to the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup... : |
Boston Roller Rats |
| Best Overall Record: | Pittsburgh Bandits Pittsburgh Bandits The Pittsburgh Bandits are a professional inline hockey team based in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania, and competing in the AIHL, having previously competed in the PIHA.... |
| Eastern Conference Champions Eastern Conference Championship (PIHA) The Eastern Conference Championship Trophy is a Professional Inline Hockey Association trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference playoff champions... : |
Boston Roller Rats |
| Western Conference Champions Western Conference Championship (PIHA) The Western Conference Championship Trophy is a Professional Inline Hockey Association trophy awarded to the Western Conference playoff champions... : |
Southside Snipers Southside Snipers The Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class... |
| Organization of the Year Organization of the Year (PIHA) The Organization of the Year Trophy is a Professional Inline Hockey Association trophy awarded to the best organization in the PIHA. The Midwest Tornadoes are the current holders of the trophy.-Organization of the Year Trophy Winners:... : |
Midwest Tornados Midwest Tornados The Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA... |
| All-Star MVP: | Tommy Bruce Tommy Bruce Tommy Bruce was an English rock 'n' roll singer who had most success in the early 1960s.-Life and career:He was born Thomas Charles Bruce, in Stepney, London... , Southside Snipers Southside Snipers The Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class... |
| Joe Cook Award Joe Cook Award (PIHA) The Joe Cook Award is awarded to the Professional Inline Hockey Association player who leads the league in points at the end of the regular season.-History:... : |
Brian Yingling, Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The Colorado Springs Thunder are a professional inline hockey team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association... |
| Scott Rupp Award Scott Rupp Award (PIHA) The Scott Rupp Award, originally known as the Professional Inline Hockey Association Most Valuable Player Award, is awarded annually to the "player adjudged most valuable to his team" in the Professional Inline Hockey Association. The Scott Rupp Award has been awarded seven times to seven different... : |
Joe D'Aloisio, Philadelphia Growl Philadelphia Growl The Philadelphia Growl were a professional inline hockey team based in Voorhees, New Jersey. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . The team was founded in 2003 as one of four original expansion franchises of the... |
| Walt Frazier Award Walt Frazier Award (PIHA) The Walter Frazier Award is awarded to the Professional Inline Hockey Association is deemed the most valuable player in the Founders Cup Playoffs.-History:... : |
Rodney Millette, Boston Roller Rats |