STEVE CARPENTER (Top pic Nev's site 97/98, lower Mike Smith PLS 1997)
DOB: 30th Mar 71 Birthplace: Prince George, BC Height: 5ft 11in Weight 13st 8lb
Position: Left Defence
Previous Teams: North Michigan University (NCAA), Richmond Renegades (ECHL), Solihul Barons (BNL)
Seasons GP Gls Ass Pts Ave PIM P/Ave
Total 150 17 64 81 0.5 333 2.2
99/00 43 5 22 27 0.6 176 4.1
98/99 50 4 27 31 0.6 80 1.6
97/98 57 8 15 23 0.4 77 1.4
Steve was, IMO, the player of the season for 97/98. Consistently impressive defensive displays with a number of thunderous open ice checks marked his opening season with the Panthers. Not the biggest of defencemen, Steve made up for the lack of inches with his mobility and aggression. Having played the previous season in a lower league with the Barons, Steve had to prove that he could perform at the higher level. He did it with some to spare. He returned for 98/99 and again turned in a solid season despite spending time out injured. 99-00 was almost a carbon copy of 98/99 for Steve, although for some reason he fell foul of the refs and picked up a number of 10 & Game pens for abuse. He wasn't re-signed for 2000/01 and found his way up the M1 to Sheffield.. 
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