The Pacers took first place with a victory over the Wolverines. In spite of a shameful GAA, we finished 8-2. However, in the playoffs, the Pacers were unable to hold off the Wolverines in a shootout.
In the first round of the playoffs, the Pacers beat the Cyclones 7 to 6 in overtime. The Pacers came back from a 6-3 deficit to win on a goal by Jerry Larmer in overtime. What I'll always remember is a glove save I made with about twenty seconds left in regulation.
| Date | Opponent | Pacers | Opp | Goals for Average | Goals Against Average |
| 9/21/97 | Cyclones (OT) | 7 | 6 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| 9/28/97 | Wolverines (Shootout) |
9 | 9 | 8.00 | 7.50 |
1997 Pacers First Place Season
| Date | Opponent | Pacers | Opp | Goals for Average | Goals Against Average |
| 6/29/97 | Cyclones | 9 | 8 | 9.00 | 8.00 |
| 7/13/97 | Buzzards | 7 | 6 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
| 7/20/97 | Turtles | 6 | 1 | 7.33 | 5.00 |
| 7/27/97 | Vipers | 11 | 7 | 8.25 | 5.50 |
| 8/2/97 | Turtles | 12 | 3 | 9.00 | 5.00 |
| 8/10/97 | Wolverines | 7 | 10 | 8.67 | 5.83 |
| 8/17/97 | Buzzards | 4 | 6 | 8.00 | 5.86 |
| 8/24/97 | Roaches | 11 | 4 | 8.38 | 5.63 |
| 8/31/97 | Vipers | 6 | 4 | 8.11 | 5.44 |
| 9/14/97 | Wolverines | 6 | 4 | 7.90 | 5.30 |