Veteran equipment manager joins Killer Bees

Published on September 18, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release


Hidalgo, Texas --- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced the hiring of Doug Tretiak as the team's new equipment manager. Tretiak most recently worked for the Austin Ice Bats (2005-06) and brings eight years of experience as a head equipment manager to the club.

A Winnipeg, Manitoba, native, Tretiak's hockey career began in 1987 as a visiting team attendant for the Winnipeg Jets (NHL). He became the head equipment manager for the Hamilton Canucks (AHL) for the 1992-93 season, then went back to the Jets in 1993-94 in his previous role. From there, he served as equipment manager for the Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) from 1994-98, the Central Texas Stampede (WPHL) in 1998-99 and the Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL) in 2000-01.

"Doug is an experienced guy who knows the ins and outs of the job," said Killer Bees Head Coach Paul Fixter. "I'm happy to have him on board knowing that our players will get the best possible attention from our off-ice staff."

Individual tickets for the Bees preseason game on October 17, as well as all regular season games, go on sale Monday, October 2, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Dodge Arena Box Office, online at killerbeehockey.com, and by phone at 866-RIO-TIXX. Tickets can also be purchased at The Boot Jack's Valley Wide, Valley Yamaha, Melhart's Music Center, Lionel's Western Wear Weslaco, or Lone Star National Bank.

The Killer Bees open up their fourth season of CHL action on the weekend of October 20 and 21, 2006 vs. the Arizona Sundogs. Season tickets and corporate sponsorships are available now by calling (956) 843-PUCK. Stay tuned to killerbeehockey.com for the latest news and transactions as they become official!

2006-07 Player Signings

Mathieu Blanchard, G (Development)

Ryan Carrigan, D (Developmental)

Joe Casey, F, (Development)

Jason Cirone, C (Veteran)

Paul Dejoe, F (Development)

Kurtis Dulle, D (Developmental)

Alexander Hult, C

Juha-Pekka Ketola, C

Jamie Lovell, D (Development)

Dennis Maxwell, F (Veteran)

Bill Newson, F (Veteran)

Jeff Van Nynatten, G (Development)

Emery Olauson, F (Developmental)

Jan Prusa, F (Development)

Jonathan Robert, F (Development)

Veteran - More than 280 pro games

Developmental - 128 games or less as a pro, minimum of five per team

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