OK, so just like last year, we're nowhere near the best team in the league. no surprises there, either. Traditionally, Bracknell have always been very near the bottom of the league. We do not have the means to match the larger, more successful teams in the league. However, this said, ownership by John Nike, who I’m assured is loaded, means that we can always guarantee financial stability. Last year we didn't finish bottom (which was a surprise in itself), and we look to be on the road to repeating that this season. So far we stand fifth in the league, we made the quarter-finals of the B+H Cup for the second year in a row, and we beat the Bison (snigger) in the Express Cup. So, we probably won't win anything again, but maybe we can surprise a few teams on the way, at least.
In terms of playing staff, Bracknell had the league’s top scorer last year in Dale Junkin, and one of the most impressive (and over-worked) goalies in Mark Bernard. Matt Cote has been amongst the best defender in the league since he arrived here eight years ago, whilst in Chris Brant we have one of the stars of the league. Jim Fuyarchuk, the head coach, deserves a mention (sod that, he deserves a medal!) for his excellent achievements since he arrived three years ago. He has taken a small budget, stuck to it, and fashioned a good team. Admittedly, there are few superstars, and we do not expect to finish in the top four, even. However, Jim has always said he would rather have a team rather than a group of individuals, and it is here that he has succeeded this season. All of the players give 100% effort and work together. We have one of the best forechecking teams in the league, which allows us to compete against the better teams, and we have some players who can play the puck beautifully (Chris Brant, for example). For more information on the Bracknell Players, go to the Profiles Page.
GP W L D O GF GA Pts
B+H Cup 12 4 5 3 0 37 33 10*
League 28 14 12 1 1 95 115 30
Express Cup 17 8 5 3 1 67 63 17*
Play-offs 6 3 3 0 0 21 29 6
Overall 63 29 25 7 2 220 240 63
*Some games played in the knockout rounds, so no points awarded.
The Bees Roster 97/98
No Pos Name D.O.B. Nat Height Weight
4 D Todd Kelman ??/??/?? Can 6' 1" 195lbs
8 D Matt Cote 19/01/66 Can 5' 9" 200lbs
11 F Colin Ward ??/??/?? ??? ?' ?" ???lbs
13 F Dennis Burke ??/??/?? USA 6' 1" 185lbs
16 D Rob Stewart 05/02/66 Can 5'10" 180lbs
17 D Scott Campbell 22/01/72 Can 6' 1" 190lbs
18 F Jeff Johnstone ??/??/?? Can 6' 1" 195lbs
21 F Dave Whistle 27/01/66 Can 6' 0" 185lbs
22 F Brian Pellerin ??/??/?? Can 5'10" 185lbs
23 D Greg Burke ??/??/?? USA 6' 1" 200lbs
24 F Tom Gomes ??/??/?? Can 5'10" 195lbs
25 F Chris Brant 28/08/65 Can 6' 1" 195lbs
28 F Wayne Crawford 18/04/61 Can 5'10" 185lbs
30 G Mark Bernard ??/??/?? Can 5' 7" 170lbs
33 F Derek DeCosty ??/??/?? ??? ?' ?" ???lbs
36 G Brian Greer ??/??/?? Can 5'10" 170lbs
39 F Wayde Bucsis 08/01/68 Can 6' 1" 190lbs
77 D Shayne McCosh 27/01/74 Can 6' 1" 195lbs
91 F Dale Junkin ??/??/?? Can 5'11" 190lbs