Coolen finalizes 2008 training camp roster
October 6, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Amarillo, TX 10/6/08 - The Amarillo Gorillas announced their final roster for 2008 training camp on Monday.
The roster includes the additions of forwards Martin Ravn and Drew Power, as well as defensemen Nick Theriault and Yan Ouimet.
Ravn (pronounced RAH-vin) played in the Danish Elite League last season with Frederikshavn, scoring seven points in 36 games. Power, meanwhile, played in the Canadian Southern Hockey League during 2007-08, leading the Blacks Harbour Silverkings in scoring with 61 points in just 24 contests.
Yan Ouimet (pronounced oo-ee-MAY) played with the Quebec Ramparts as a junior, winning a Memorial Cup in 2005-06. He last played in the LNAH with the Quebec RadioX. Theriault (pronounced TERR-ee-oh) played two full seasons with the Jackson Bandits of the ECHL from 2001-2003, and played collegiate hockey at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick from 2003-2007.
"Ouimet winning a Memorial Cup is huge...that's a big accomplishment for any player," said Gorillas Head Coach Tom Coolen. "Theriault is a big (6'4", 225 pounds), tough defenseman that works hard. We're looking forward to seeing him in Amarillo, taking on the rest of the Central Hockey League."
Theriault racked up over 230 penalty minutes in just 111 games with the Bandits. In juniors, he amassed 353 penalty minutes in 46 games for the Miramichi Timberwolves.
Training camp will be open to the public in 2008. The team will be practicing at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM during the next two weeks, with scrimmages planned for most of this week (beginning Tuesday).
The Gorillas' first pre-season game will take place October 10 at the Amarillo Civic Center. Tickets are just $5 (not including a $2 facilities fee), and are available now at the Gorillas ticketing office! Call (806) 242-PUCK (7825) for details.
Enjoy all the benefits of being an Amarillo Gorillas season ticket holder, including pregame meetings with Coach Coolen and one-of-a-kind access to special events! Gorillas season tickets for 2008-09 are available by calling (806) 242-PUCK (7825) or by visiting the Gorillas office at 901 Buchanan in Amarillo.
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