| 22 | ERIC FLINTON (Forward) |
 | Eric was born in 1972 in British Columbia, Canada and is a forward signed from Charlotte Checkers of the East Coast Hockey League just before the transfer deadline in December 1997. He previously played for Binghamton Rangers (AHL). |
| 35 | GRANT SJERVEN (Netminder) |
 | Grant was born in 1970 in Manitoba, Canada and is a netminder signed from Richmond Renegades of the East Coast Hockey League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Chicago Wolves (IHL), Houston Aeros (IHL) and St. Cloud State (WCHA). He catches to the left. |
| 93 | RICK BREBANT (Defender) |
 | Rick was born in 1964 in ?, Canada and is a defender signed from Newcastle Cobras of the Superleague in November 1997. He previously played for Nottingham Panthers, Cardiff Devils (both Superleague), Durham Wasps (now Newcastle Cobras) and Carolina Thunderbirds (AAHL). He was player/coach of Newcastle Cobras while with them. He was voted Player Of The Year in 1991 and is a former GB international. He shoots to the right. |
| 77 | KRIS MILLER (Defender) |
 | Kris was born in 1969 in Minnesota, USA and is a defender signed from Orlando Solar Bears of the International Hockey League in the summer of 1997. He has also played for Raleigh Icecaps (ECHL), Phoenix Roadrunners, Salt Lake Golden Eagles and Minnesota Moose (now Manitoba Moose) (all IHL), and for AHL teams Utica Devils, Calgary Flames and Saint John Blue Flames. He was selected by Montreal Canadiens in the sixth round (80th overall) in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. |
| 25 | KEVIN HOFFMAN (Defender) |
 | Kevin was born in 1967 in Vancouver, Canada and is a defender signed from Raleigh Icecaps of the East Coast Hockey League in the summer of 1997. Before signing for Raleigh he spent three years in the Japanese League and in 1992 played for the University of British Columbia (Canada). |
| 41 | BRAD RUBACHUK (Defender) |
 | Brad was born in 1970 in Alberta, Canada and is a defender signed from Swindon Wildcats (now Swindon Steamers) of the British Premier League in the summer of 1996. He previously played for Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL), Rochester Americans and Binghamton Rangers (now New York Rangers) (both AHL). He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1990 and holds the points scoring record for Swindon. He shoots to the left. |
| 42 | STEFAN KETOLA (Defender) |
 | Stefan was born in 1972 in Sweden and is a forward signed from Timmendorf Strand of the German Division 1 League North in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Brynas Gavle, Frolunda Helsinki, Mora Djurgarden and AIK of the Swedish Elite League, Fussen of Germany and Saskatoon Blades (WHL). He played in two World Junior Championships with the Swedish national junior team and won 28 caps. |
| 39 | JIM HRIVNAK (Netminder) |
 | Jim was born in 1968 in Montreal, Canada and is a netminder signed from Kolner Haie of the German Elite League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Kansas City Blades, Las Vegas Thunder and Milwaukee Admirals (all IHL), Carolina Monarchs and Baltimore Skipjacks (both AHL), Merrimack College (UCHE), St Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals (all NHL). He has played a total of 85 NHL games. |
| 7 | DALE JAGO (Defender) |
 | Dale was born in 1968 in Manitoba, Canada and is a defender signed from Peterborough Pirates in the summer of 1995 just prior to the start of Storm's first ever game, although he was banned until Storm's first home game after an incident while at Peterborough at the end of the 1994/95 season. He previously played for Tilburg Trappers of the Dutch Premier League. Was voted Storm Player Of The Year at the end of the 1995/96 season. |
| 55 | STEPHEN COOPER (Defender) |
 | Stephen was born in 1966 in County Durham and is a defender signed from Cardiff Devils in the summer of 1996. He previously played for Durham Wasps and has played at the top level of the British game since 1982. While at Cardiff he played with his brother Ian. Stephen is a GB international who has won 20 major trophies whilst with Cardiff and Durham and was voted Defenceman Of The Tournament in the 1993 Pool B World Championships. He shoots to the left. |
| 44 | TROY NEUMEIER (Defender) |
 | Troy was born in 1970 in Saskatchewan, Canada and is a defender signed from Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Cape Breton Oilers (who moved to Hamilton to become Hamilton Bulldogs), Hamilton Canucks, Syracuse Crunch and Adirondack Red Wings (all AHL) and Prince Albert (WHL). Was drafted by NHL side Vancouver Canucks in 1990. |
| 9 | CRAIG WOODCROFT (Forward) |
 | Craig was born in 1969 in Toronto, Canada and is a forward signed from Weiden of the German Division 1 League North/South? in the summer of 1996. He previously played for Colgate University, Columbus Chill (ECHL), Prince Edward Island Senators and Rochester Americans (both AHL), Indianapolis Ice and Cleveland Lumberjacks (both IHL), Quad City Mallards (CoHL), Tuto Turku and Reipas Lahti (both Finland League) and Team Canada. He was drafted in 1988 by NHL side Chicago Blackhawks and was a member of the 1994 Canadian Olympic team. Craig runs the Northern Edge Elite Hockey school with Brad Zavisha and his brothers Todd and Jay Woodcroft. He shoots to the left. |
| 15 | MIKE MORIN (Forward) |
 | Mike was born in 1971 in Saskathcewan, Canada and is a forward signed from Richmond Renegades of the East Coast Hockey League in September 1996. He previously played for Providence Bruins (AHL) and Lake Superior State University (CCHA) and was signed after playing roller hockey for San Jose Rhinos in the summer of 1996. He shoots to the left. |
| 34 | HILTON RUGGLES (Forward) |
 | Hilton was born in 1963 in Montreal, Canada and is a forward signed from Cardiff Devils in the summer of 1995. Was the league's top scorer in his final season with Cardiff in 1994/95. He previously played for Murrayfield Racers, Whitley Warriors and Solihull Barons (all British League), and before 1988 he played for teams in Italy, France, Germany and Austria. |
| 14 | JEFF TOMLINSON (Forward) |
 | Jeff was born in 1970 in ?, Canada and is a forward signed from Timmendorf Strand of the German Division 1 League North in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Raleigh Icecaps (ECHL) and Berlin Capitals of the German Elite League. |
| 51 | JEFF JABLONSKI (Forward) |
 | Jeff was born in 1967 in Ohio, USA and is a forward signed from Roanoke Express of the East Coast Hockey League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Raleigh Icecaps and Toledo Storm of the East Coast Hockey League before retiring in 1994 for a season. Before that he played for Capital District Islanders and New Haven Nighthawks (both AHL) and Kansas City Blades (IHL). Was drafted by NHL side New York Islanders, although didn't play at NHL level. He shoots to the left. |
| 71 | MIKAEL WIKLANDER (Defender) |
 | Mikael was born in 1971 in Sweden and is a defender signed from Timmendorf Strand of the German Division 1 League North in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Brynas Gavle and Vasteris of the Swedish Elite League. |
| 10 | DAVE MORRISON (Forward) |
 | Dave was born in 1962 in ?, Canada and is a forward signed from Kassel Huskies of the German Elite League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks (both NHL) and Stuttgart, Herisaw, Ratingen and Eisbaren Berlin (all German Elite League). He shoots to the left. |
| n/a | DOMINIC MALTAIS (Forward) |
 | Dominic was born in 1972 in Quebec, Canada and is a forward signed from Hampton Roads Admirals of the East Coast Hockey League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Fort Worth Fire of the Canadian Hockey League where he was top scorer in his two seasons there. Before signing for Storm, Dominic was playing for the roller hockey team Les Roadrunners de Montreal. The previous summer he played for Long Island. He was drafted by Portland Pirates in 1995 and shoots to the right. Dominic left Storm in February 1998 to return to Hampton Roads Admirals of the East Coast Hockey League. |
| n/a | DAVID SMITH (Forward) |
 | David was born in 1973 in Fife, Scotland and is a forward signed from Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm) in the summer of 1995 just prior to Storm's first ever game. He previously played for Telford Tigers, Murrayfield Racers (now Murrayfield Royals), Fife Flyers, Tayside Tigers and Kirkcaldy Kestrels (all British Legaue) and is a Great Britain international. He left Storm in August 1997 to join Fife Flyers. |
| n/a | MARTIN SMITH (Forward) |
 | Martin was born in 1971 in Saskatchewan, Canada and is a forward signed from Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm) in September 1995. He previously played for North Battleford North Stars, Richmond Renegades (ECHL) and Unity Minors of the Saskatchewan Wild Goose Hockey League. He left Storm in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Pheonix Mustangs of the Western Professional Hockey League. |
| n/a | BRAD TURNER (Defender) |
 | Brad was born in 1968 in Manitoba, Canada and is a defender signed after initially announcing his retirement from the sport just before the December 31 transfer deadline at the end of 1996. He previously played for Cornwall Aces (AHL), Ce Wein of the Austrian-Italian League, Tuto Turku of the Finland League and Capital District Islanders (AHL). In 1993/94 he played in the Canadian Olympic team. He also has NHL experience with New York Islanders and shoots to the right. He was released in November 1997 after not fitting in with new coach Kurt Kleinendorst's plans. He now plays for ?. |
| n/a | RICK JUDSON (Forward) |
 | Rick was born in 1969 in Michigan, USA and is a forward signed from Toledo Storm of the East Coast Hockey League in the summer of 1997. He previously played for Las Vegas Thunder and Minnesota Moose (now Manitoba Moose) (both IHL) and for University of Illinois. In the summer of 1996 he played roller hockey for Anaheim Bulldogs. Was drafted by NHL side Detroit Red Wings. He shoots from the left. He left Storm in November 1997 and returned to play for Toledo Storm (ECHL). |
| n/a | SHAWN BYRAM (Forward) |
 | Shawn was born in 1968, in Manitoba, Canada and is a forward signed from ? in November 1995. He previously played for Springfield Indians and Indianapolis Ice (both IHL), New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks (both NHL), Fassa and Forst Bolzano (both Italian League) and Bracknell Bees (Superleague). He left Storm in January 1997 after a bust-up with coach John Lawless. He signed for Ce Wein of the Austrian-Italian League. He has since signed for Ayr Scottish Eagles. |
| n/a | MARK STOKES (Forward) |
 | Mark was born in 1966 in Litchfield, England and is a forward signed from Telford Tigers of the British League in the summer of 1995 just prior to Storm's first ever game. He previously played for Chelmsford Chieftans, Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks), Sheffield Sabres (the team that played out of Sheffield before the Steelers) and Sunderland Chiefs of the British League. While with Blackburn he was the player/coach of the team. He left Storm in the summer of 1996, played for Whitley Warriors (English League) and now plays for Altrincham Aces of the English League. |
| n/a | JASON WOOD (Netminder) |
 | Jason was born in ? in ?, ? and is a netminder signed on loan in January 1997 from Cardiff Devils of the Superleague. He returned to Cardiff after a few weeks having not iced at all. He is currently playing for ?. |
| n/a | DARYL LIPSEY (Forward) |
 | Daryl was born in 1963 in Saskatchewan, Canada and is a forward signed from Swindon Wildcats of the British League in the summer of 1995 just prior to Storm's first ever game. He became player/assistant coach of Manchester Storm but retired from playing in October 1996 to concentrate on being assistant coach. He previously played for North Battleford North Stars (?) and Bournemouth Stags (British League). Was retained as assistant coach when Kurt Kleinendorst joined as new coach after John Lawless left. |
| n/a | JEFF LINDSAY (Defender) |
 | Jeff was born in 1965 in Ontario, Canada and is a defender signed from Peterborough Pirates in September 1995. He previously played for ? (IHL) and Dundee Rockets and Billingham Bombers (both British League). He has also played Roller Hockey for St Louis Blades. He was Storm's captain, a Great Britain international and was released in the summer of 1997. He is believed to have now retired. |
| n/a | SIMON FERRY (Defender) |
 | Simon was born in 1971 in Sunderland, England and is a defender signed from Telford Tigers in the summer of 1995 just prior to Storm's first ever game. He previously played for Sunderland Chiefs, Milton Keynes Kings, Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) of the British League. He is a Great Britain international. He was released in the summer of 1996 and signed for Stevenage Oilers of the English League. |
| n/a | STEFAN BARTON (Forward) |
 | Stefan was born in 1976 in Lancaster, England and is a forward signed from Edmonton Warriors, a Junior B team of the ? League in September 1995. He previously played for ?. Although born in England, Stefan moved to Canada when aged 3 and remained there until signing for Storm. He represented Great Britain U-21s in the 1995/96 season. He left Storm in the summer of 1996 and now plays for ? |
| n/a | JOHN LAWLESS (Forward) |
 | John was born in 1961 in Ontario, Canada and is a forward. He was player/coach before retiring from playing to concentrate on being Manchester Storm's coach. He signed from Cardiff Devils in the summer of 1995 when offered the position of player/coach of Storm. He previously played for Peterborough Pirates of the British League and is a Great Britain international. He was released in the summer of 1997 and is now coach of Telford Tigers of the British League. |
| n/a | STEVE BARNES (Defender) |
 | Steve was born in 1970, in Ontario, Canada and is a defender signed from Toledo Storm of the East Coast Hockey League in September 1995. He previously played for Lake Superior State University (CCHA). He left Storm in September 1996 reportedly following an injury, but a breach of behaviour rules was a more likely reason. After leaving Storm he signed for Nottingham Panthers and now plays for Louisiana Ice Gators of the East Coast Hockey League. |
| n/a | NICK CRAWLEY (Forward) |
 | Nick was born in 1971 in Manchester, England and is a forward signed from Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm) in the summer of 1995 just prior to Storm's first ever game. He was released in October 1996 and signed for Altrincham Aces of the English League where he is now captain. |
| n/a | MARK PALLISTER (Defender) |
 | Mark was born in 1972 in Billingham, England and is a defender signed from Telford Tigers of the British League in December 1995. He previously played for Durham Wasps, Humberside Hawks (now Kingston Hawks) and Billingham Bombers of the British League. He is a Great Britain international. He left Storm in November 1996 to return to Telford Tigers. |
| n/a | JAMES MANSON (Defender) |
 | James was born in 1977 in Cardiff, Wales and is a defender signed on loan from Cardiff Devils of the British League for the 1995/96 season. He was injured for part of the season and ended his loan spell in the summer of 1996. He rejoined Cardiff Devils for the 1996/97 season but has since joined Telford Tigers of the British League. |
| n/a | COLIN DOWNIE (Netminder) |
 | Colin was born in 1973 in Fife, Scotland and is a netminder signed from Fife Flyers of the British League in the summer of 1995, just prior to Storm's first game. He previously played for Dundee Rockets of the British League. He is a Great Britain U-21 international. He left Storm in August 1996 and signed for Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) of the British League. He later returned on loan in January 1997 although didn't ice. |
| n/a | PAUL FLEURY (?) |
 | Paul was born in ? in ?, ? and is a ? signed from ? of the ? League in the summer of 1995, just prior to Storm's first game. He previously played for Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm), Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) and Telford Tigers of the British League. He was released in September 1996 and signed for Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) of the British League. |
| n/a | JOHN FINNIE (Netminder) |
 | John was born in 1972 in Detroit, USA and is a netminder signed from Chelmsford Chieftans of the British League in December 1995. He previously played for Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League and minor hockey for the Detroit Little Caesers. He also spent two years in Florida. He left Storm in the summer of 1997 and now plays for ? |
| n/a | TIM DEMPSEY (Defender) |
 | Tim was born in 1973 in Manchester, England and is a defender signed from Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm) in August 1995. He was at Storm for only about six weeks before finishing his University degree in Germany. He returned for the start of the 1996/97 season but left Storm in October 1996 and joined Altrincham Aces of the English League. He now plays for Lancashire Hawks of the British League. He shoots to the right. |
| n/a | NATHAN MCKENZIE (Netminder) |
| Nathan was born in 1974 in Cardiff, Wales and is a netminder signed from Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) of the British League in the summer of 1995. He previously played for Cardiff Devils and Bristol Bulldogs of the British League. He left Storm in the summer of 1996 and now plays for ?. |
| n/a | ARI PEKKA MIKKOLA (?) |
| Ari was born in ? in ?, ? and is a ? and played just one game for Storm in August 1995 away at Telford Tigers. He previously played for Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm) and Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) of the British League. After playing the game, he then joined Altrincham Aces of the English League where he is now coach. |
| n/a | GED SMITH (?) |
| Ged was born in ? in ?, ? and is a ? and played just one game for Storm in August 1995 away at Telford Tigers. He previously played for Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm), Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) and Telford Tigers of the British League. After playing the game, he then joined Altrincham Aces of the English League. |
| n/a | NICK POOLE (Forward) |
 | Nick was born in 1973 in Calgary, Canada and is a forward signed from Dayton Bombers of the East Coast Hockey League in the summer of 1996. He previously played for University of New Hampshire (NCAA). He was voted NCAA All-American in the 1994/95 season whilst playing for University of New Hampshire. He was released in the summer of 1997 after receiving 3 end-of-season awards and moved to Lahti Pelicans of the Finnish First Division. He shoots to the right. |
| n/a | CHAD PENNEY (Forward) |
| Chad was born in 1974 in Newfoundland, Canada and is a forward signed from Prince Edward Island Senators of the American Hockey League in October 1996. He was drafted into the Ontario Hockey League in the second round in 1990 by North Bay Centennials. He was drafted in the second round, 25th overall, in 1993 by Ottowa Senators. As a junior he played with S. S. Marie of the Ontario Hockey League. He was a member of the Memorial Cup All Star team in 1993 and played for Canada in the World Junior Championships in 1992. He was released in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Kentucky Thoroughblades of the American Hockey League. |
| n/a | BRAD ZAVISHA (Forward) |
 | Brad was born in 1972 in Hines Creek, Canada and is a forward signed from Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League in the summer of 1996. He previously played for Cape Breton Oilers (now Hamilton Bulldogs) and Hershey Bears (both AHL). He was drafted in the 3rd round by NHL side Quebec Nordiques (now Colorado Avalanche) in 1990. He was released in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Birmingham Bulls of the East Coast Hockey League after playing for Utah Grizzlies (IHL) for a short time. He shoots to the left. |
| n/a | JEFF SEBASTIAN (Defender) |
 | Jeff was born in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada and is a defender signed from Koo Koo of the Finnish League Second Division in the summer of 1996. He previously played for ?. He was drafted by NHL side Winnipeg Jets in 1991 and was a member of Team Canada in 1994/95. He was released in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Nottingham Panthers. He shoots to the right. |
| n/a | ERIC CALDER (Defender) |
| Eric was born in ? in ?, ? and is a defender signed from Schwennigen Wild Wings of the German Elite League in October 1996. He previously played for ?. He was released in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Les Brest Albatros of the French League. |
| n/a | DAVID LATTA (Forward) |
 | David was born in 1967 in Ontario, Canada and is a forward signed from ? of the German Elite League in December 1996. He previously played for ? (NHL). He was released in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Anchorage Aces of the Western Professional Hockey League. |
| n/a | MARC GRONAU (Netminder) |
| Mark was born in 1974 in Berlin, Germany and is a netminder signed from Berlin Capitals of the German Elite League in the summer of 1996. He previously played for Nelson Flames (?). He left Storm in November 1996 and now plays for Bad Neuwied of the German Division 1 North. |
| n/a | BART VANSTAALDUINEN (Defender) |
 | Bart was born in ? in Calgary, Canada and is a defender signed from Lillehamme of the Norweigen League in November 1996. He previously played for Michigan State University (CCHA). Was most famous for being injury prone and was released in the summer of 1997 and signed for Tallahassee Tiger Sharks of the East Coast Hockey League. He has since retired due to injury although Tallahassee retain the rights to him. |
| n/a | ALAN HOUGH (Forward) |
 | Alan was born in 1976 in Manchester, England and is a forward signed from Trafford Metros (the team that split to become Altrincham Aces and Manchester Storm) in the summer of 1995 just prior to Storm's first ever game. He was released in October 1996 and signed for Blackburn Hawks (now Lancashire Hawks) of the British League. |
| n/a | ERIC RAYMOND (Netminder) |
 | Eric was born in 1974 in ?, ? and is a netminder signed from Team Canada in December 1996. He previously played for Nelson Flames (?). He was released in the summer of 1997 and now plays for Rouen of the French League. |
| n/a | OLEG SINKOV (?) |
 | Oleg was born in ? in Ukraine and is a ? signed on loan from Kingston Hawks of the British League during the first part of the 1996/97 season to take part in Storm's European Hockey League matches. He is now playing for Sokol Kiev of the Soviet Elite League. |
| n/a | JOE STEFAN (?) |
| Joe was born in ? in ?, ? and is a ? signed on loan from Slough Jets of the British League during the first part of the 1996/97 season to take part in Storm's European Hockey League matches. He is now playing for Basingstoke Bison of the Superleague. |
| n/a | DAINIUS BAUBA (?) |
| Dainius was born in ? in ?, ? and is a ? signed on loan from Kingston Hawks of the British League during the first part of the 1996/97 season to take part in Storm's European Hockey League matches. He is now playing for Ayr Scottish Eagles of the Superleague. |
| n/a | JOHN HAIG (FORWARD) |
| John was born in 1973 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland and is a forward signed on loan from Kingston Hawks of the British League during the first part of the 1996/97 season to take part in Storm's European Hockey League matches. He is now playing for Fife Flyers of the British League. He shoots to the right. |
| n/a | PAUL HOLDEN (Defender) |
| Paul was born in ? in ?, ? and is a defender signed on loan from Slough Jets of the British League during the first part of the 1996/97 season to take part in Storm's European Hockey League matches. He has now retired from the game. |