18 Former Grizzlies On NHL Opening Week Rosters
Published on October 3, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
West Valley City, Utah - 18 former Utah Grizzlies are on NHL rosters as the 2007-2008 season gets underway. Six of those players will be on display this evening as part of a "Versus" network doubleheader. Todd Bertuzzi and Scott Niedermayer will represent the Anaheim Ducks as they visit the Detroit Red Wings at 5:00 p.m. MT. Four Dallas Stars, who once dressed for the Grizzlies, will faceoff against the Colorado Avalanche at 7:30 p.m. MT.
Former Grizzlies Jon Sim and Richard Park will suit up with the Grizzlies parent club, the New York Islanders, Friday as they open their season against the Buffalo Sabres. Former Grizzlies Equipment Manager Richard "Shakey" Krouse serves as the Islanders Assistant Equipment Manager.
Last year, Niedermayer and Ric Jackman celebrated a Stanley Cup Championship as members of Anaheim. In 2005-2006, Ray Whitney had his name etched on the game's top trophy as a member of the NHL champion Carolina Hurricanes.
Earlier this summer, Grizzlies Head Athletic Trainer Andy Hosler accepted a position with the Nashville Predators as Assistant Athletic Trainer.
The Grizzlies open training camp at the Acord Ice Center this Sunday at 7 a.m. All practices are open to the public. Visit www.utahgrizzlies.com for a complete training camp schedule. The Grizzlies open the regular season Friday, October 19 at Phoenix. The team's home opening weekend is Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 when they will host Idaho at the E-Center.
The Utah Grizzlies, of the ECHL, are owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group and play at the E-Center of West Valley City; which hosted hockey during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Entering their 14th year as an organization, the Grizzlies have an all-time record of 499-435-98. Jason Christie enters his third season as the Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations for the team who announced an affiliation with the NHL's New York Islanders on May 22, 2007.
Derek Armstrong: Los Angeles Kings: With the Salt Lake Golden Eagles during the 1993-1994 season and the Grizzlies in 1996-1997.
Keith Ballard: Phoenix Coyotes: With Utah during the 2004-2005 season.
Todd Bertuzzi: Anaheim Ducks: With Utah during the 1996-1997 season.
Trevor Daley: Dallas Stars: With Utah during the 2003-2004 season.
Dan Ellis: Nashville Predators: With Utah during the 2003-2004 season.
John Erskine: Washington Capitals: With Utah from 2000-2004.
Niko Kapanen: Phoenix Coyotes: With Utah during the 2001-2002 season.
Antti Miettinen: Dallas Stars: With Utah during the 2003-2004 season.
Jaroslav Modry: Los Angeles Kings: With Utah from 1996-1998.
Scott Niedermayer: Anaheim Ducks: With Utah during the 1998-1999 season.
Steve Ott: Dallas Stars: With Utah during the 2002-2003 season.
Richard Park: New York Islanders: With Utah during the 1999-2000 season.
Jon Sim: New York Islanders: With Utah from 2000-2005.
Fredrik Sjostrom: Phoenix Coyotes: With Utah during the 2004-2005 season.
Mike Smith: Dallas Stars: With Utah from 2002-2004.
Mark Streit: Montreal Canadiens: With Utah during the 1999-2000 season.
Mattias Tjarnqvist: Phoenix Coyotes: With Utah during the 2003-2004 season.
Ray Whitney: Carolina Hurricanes: With Utah during the 1996-1997 season.
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