Heat Announce Roster Moves And Player Signing
October 6, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release
Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Heat General Manager Jay Feaster announced today the assignment of six players to its developmental affiliate in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), the Utah Grizzlies:
Bryan Cameron Right Wing
Ryan Howse Left Wing
James Martin Defense
Gaelan Patterson Center
Nick Tuzzolino Defense
Mitch Wahl Center
Mr. Feaster noted that the following players were today released from their American Hockey League tryout agreements:
Dave Cowan Defense
Alex Evin Goaltender
Jaime Fritsch Defense
Mark Isherwood Defense
Jordan Kremyr Left Wing
Peter Merth Defense
Garry Nunn Right Wing
Grant Rollheiser Goaltender
The Heat also announced that defenseman Steve McCarthy has been retained under agreement and will begin the American Hockey League season in Abbotsford. McCarthy, a native of Trail, British Columbia, has appeared in 302 NHL regular season games during his thirteen year professional hockey career and spent last season with the Zurich Lions of the Swiss Elite League where he helped his team capture the Swiss Elite League Championship under the guidance of Calgary Flames Head Coach Bob Hartley
Following today's transactions, thirty-one players remain in Abbotsford's training camp with the Heat's practices (open to the public) resuming tomorrow morning in preparation for the team's home opener and season opening weekend against the Peoria Rivermen (AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues) on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Center. For tickets please call 1-877-452-HEAT(4328) or visit us online at www.AbbotsfordHeat.com.
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