The Tilburg Trappers are a professional ice hockey club based in Tilburg, the Netherlands. They previously played in the highest level ice hockey league in the country, but have been playing in the German Oberliga Nord since the 2015–16 season. Founded on 21 October 1938, they were officially recognised by the National Federation on 18 January 1939. The Trappers were crowned Eredivisie champions for the first time in the 1946–47 season, adding another 14 National Dutch Championships, 15 Dutch National Cups and 3 German Oberliga Championships over the years.
The club has an amateur branch, which is a separate legal entity and plays in the highest Dutch league (Eredivsie). The Trappers play their home games in the Stappegoor IJssportcentrum Tilburg.
Season results
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, OTW = Overtime Wins, OTL = Overtime Losses, L = Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, Pts = Points
Season GP W OTW OTL L Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs 2005/06 20 7 1 2 10 70 64 25 6th, Eredivisie Did not qualify 2006/07 20 12 1 2 5 88 55 40 2nd, Eredivisie Won National Championship against Vadeko Flyers Heerenveen (3–0) 2007/08 24 20 1 0 3 132 58 62 1st, Eredivisie Won National Championship against Vadeko Flyers Heerenveen (3–1) 2008/09 24 18 1 0 5 142 78 56 1st, Eredivisie Lost finals to The Hague (2–3) 2009/10 28 17 1 2 8 135 86 55 3rd, Eredivisie Lost finals to Nijmegen(0–3) 2010/11 28 19 0 1 8 120 70 58 2nd, North Sea Cup Lost finals to HYS The Hague(1–4) 2011/12 14 11 0 0 3 80 36 33 3rd, North Sea Cup Lost semi-finals to Geleen (0–3) 2012/13 36 25 2 3 6 82 198 93 2nd, Eredivisie Lost Finals to HYS The Hague (0W-3L) 2013/14 36 30 2 4 4 64 216 64 1st, Eredivisie Won Dutch Championship against HYS The Hague (4–2) 2014/15 24 17 2 0 5 38 126 53 2nd, Eredivisie Won Dutch Championship against UNIS Flyers Heerenveen (5–2) 2015/16 57 40 3 1 11 130 284 119 2nd, Oberliga Nord Won Oberliga Championship against EHC Bayreuth (3–0) 2016/17 60 42 1 3 14 131 263 145 4th, Oberliga Nord Won Oberliga Championship against Tölzer Löwen (3–1) 2017/18 59 43 8 3 5 110 265 129 1st, Oberliga Nord Won Oberliga Championship against Deggendorfer SC (3–1) 2018/19 65 44 6 5 10 150 323 174 1st, Oberliga Nord Lost Oberliga Championship Finals against EV Landshut (2–3) 2019/20 44 31 6 6 1 106 210 117 1st, Oberliga Nord Season ended before the play-offs due to COVID-192020/2141273110972001142nd, Oberliga NordLost in Oberliga North playoffs (1–2)2021/2248295591022091073rd, Oberliga NordLost in quarter finals against ECDC Memmingen (0–3)2022/23564012131242511443rd, Oberliga NordLost in quarter finals against Starbulls Rosenheim (1–3)2023/2444265112891741272nd, Oberliga NordLost in semi-finals against Blue Devils Weiden (1–4)2024/254227537942191331st, Oberliga Nord
Players 2024/25 Goalies Nr. Name Birthdate Birthplace Height L/R Trapper since season Last team 33 Ruud Leeuwesteijn January 3, 1997 Dordrecht, Netherlands 187 cm L 2015/16 Eindhoven Kemphanen/NIJA 67 Cederick Andree June 7, 2000 Ottawa, Canada 179 cm L 2023/34South Carolina StingraysDefenders Nr. Name Birthdate Birthplace Height L/R Trapper since season Last team5Giovanni VogelaarAugust 6, 1996Den Haag, Netherlands189 cmR2015/16Heerenveen Flyers 7 Alexey Loginov January 8, 1993 Saratov, Russia 178 cm L 2016/17 Zauralie Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia 13 Jordy Verkiel December 23, 1996 Dordrecht, Netherlands 183 cm R 2010/11 16 Kilian van Gorp December 17, 1995 Udenhout, Netherlands 191 cm L 2014/15 Eindhoven Kemphanen20Noah MullerNovember 4, 1998Amsterdam, Netherlands176 cmL2020/21St. Michael's College43Björn Borgman Mai 28, 2002Purmerend, Netherlands166 cmL2023/24Hijs Hokij Den Haag48Chay SchultsJanuary 14, 2003Tilburg, Netherlands180 cmR2022/2389Mike DalhuisenJanuary 24, 1989Nijmegen, Netherlands188 cmL2024/25Sydney Ice DogsForwards Nr. Name Birthdate Birthplace Height L/R Trapper since season Last team4Tiest van SoestMai 13, 2000Son en Breugel, Netherlands194 cmR2020/21South Shore Kings11Kobe RothJanuary 11, 1997Mason City, IA, USA175 cmL2024/25Coventry Blaze 26 Jonne de Bonth April 23, 1998 Tilburg, Netherlands 185 cm L 2015/16 28 Delaney Hessels September 10, 2001 Goirle, Netherlands 170 cm L 2018/1929D'artagnan JolyApril 7, 1999Gatineau, Canada191 cmR2023/24Black Dragons Erfurt36Marvin TimmerApril 27, 2003's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands179 cmR2019/2041Jay HuismanMai 1, 2002Zoetermeer, Netherlands188 cmL2023/24HIJS HOKIJ Den Haag59Jari VersantvoortFebruari 6, 2007177 cmR2024/2568Donny van BelkomOktober 21, 2007Tilburg, Netherlands178 cmL2024/2571Anthony RinaldiAugust 17, 1995Pierrefonds, QC, Canada183 cmR2024/25Dundee Stars 77 Reno de Hondt Oktober 6, 1995 Tilburg, Netherlands 168 cm R 2014/15 Flint Jr. Generals - Flint, Michigan, USA 81 Max Hermens Oktober 31, 1997 Zoetermeer, Netherlands 180 cm L 2017/18 Nacka HK, Swede82Justin van der VenAugust 6, 2002Goirle, Netherlands179 cmL2024/25Lausitzer Füchse86Phil MarinaccioApril 14, 1993Woodbridge, Canada178 cmL2024/25Västerviks IK 95 Danny Stempher August 5, 1995 Zoetermeer, Netherlands 178 cm L 2015/16 Eindhoven Kemphanen
Staff 2024/25
Coaching/Team Staff Todd Warriner, Head Coach Dennis ten Bokkel, Assistant Coach
Medical Staff
Marcel van Putten, medical doctor Marcel Rouwenhorst, medical doctor Thom van Uden, Physiotherapeut Roland Jansen, Physiotherapeut Berrie Aarts, Kit Manager Emille van Hulten, Kit Manager Ton van Bommel, Kit Manager
Sport Management
Stef van Dijk, Teammanagement/Kit manager
Transfers 2024/25 In: Phil Marinaccio - Västerviks IK Mike Dalhuisen - Sydney Ice Dogs Justin van der Ven - Lausitzer Füchse Kobe Roth - Coventry Blaze Anthony Rinaldi - Dundee Stars
Out: Doug Mason - Stopped Diego Hofland - Stopped Mikko Virtanen - Unknown Ninho Hessels - Eaters Geleen Wouter Sars - Eaters Geleen Tijn Jacobs - Eaters Geleen Branden Gracel - Forced to stop
Former coaches Bohuslav Subr Larry Suarez 16.02.1964 USA Doug Mason Marc Boileau Fred Shero Paul Gardner Lou Vairo
Championships and Cup Wins German Oberliga Championship (2016, 2017, 2018) Dutch national Championship (1948, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015) Cup Nationale Nederlanden (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) Dutch Super Cup, Ron Bertelingschaal (2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015)
Retired numbers
Tilburg Trappers retired numbers No.PlayerPositionCareer BirthdateGamesPoints 2 Huub van Dun D 1965–1977 January 9, 1949 438 1698John MacDonaldF1964-1981June 6, 19476001007 9 George Peternousek D 1968–1981 March 11, 1947 521 1081 10 Joe Simons F 1964–1980 July 15, 1947 441 1148 15 Klaas van den Broek F 1969–1985 July 7, 1955 630 787 17 Frank Jacobs D 1984–1998 June 14, 1967 632 230 18 Rody Jacobs D 1995–2013 June 29, 1967 894 313 19 Peter van Biezen F 2000–2017 March 1, 1983 836 83625Bjorn WIllemseD2001-2017December 11, 1983727448 30 Jerry Göbel GK 1970–1980 February 19, 1949 428 2 31 Martin Trommelen GK 1986–2007 September 18, 1969 954 1839Ian MeierdresGK2007-2022December 24, 198884017
Prize winning players Jack de Heer Trofee: Topscorer (since season 1999–2000) Raphael Joly (2012–2013), Daryl Bat (2009–2010), Taggert Desmet (2008–2009), Mike Lalonde (2007–2008), Dave Bonk (2006–2007), Jeffrey Maed (1999–2000)
Wil van Dommelen Trofee: Best defender (since season 1999–2000) Jordy van Oorschot (2014–2015), Wil Colbert (2013–2014), Stanislav Nazarov (2003–2004), Leo van den Thillart (2002–2003), Don Nichols (2000–2001)
Frans Henrichs Bokaal: Most Valuable Dutch Player (since 1987) Diederick Hagemeijer (2011–2012), Peter van Biezen (2010–2011), Doug Stienstra (2007–2008), Doug Stienstra (2006–2007), Rody Jacobs (2000–2001), Theo van Gerwen (1995–1996), Antoine Geesink (1994–1995), Dave Livingston (1993–1994)
Göbel - de Bruyn Trofee: Best goalie (since season 1999–2000) Ian Meierdres (2012–2013), Ian Meierdres (2010–2011), Paulo Colaiacovo (2007–2008), Martin Trommelen (2003–2004)
Bennie Tijnagel-Trofee: Dutch talent in the Eredivisie (since 2005) Jay Huisman (2022–2023), Wouter Sars (2017–2018), Jordy Verkiel (2014–2015), Ivy van den Heuvel (2010–2011)
Famous players Klaas van den Broek Huub van Dun Leo Van den Thillart Paulo Colaiacovo Jerry Göbel Frank Jacobs John MacDonald Jiri Petrnousek Jack de Heer Joe Simons Sean Simpson Hans Smolders Billy Thompson Martin Trommelen Dale Weise
References
External links Official website TYSC Tilburg Trappers History Site