24 Players Assigned to Phantoms by Philadelphia

Published on September 18, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


The Philadelphia Flyers today announced they have reduced their training camp roster down to 32 players and in the process have assigned 24 players to the Adirondack Phantoms, according to general manager Paul Holmgren.

A total of 14 forwards, eight defensemen and two goalies have been assigned to Adirondack. The Phantoms will open their training camp on Monday with their first practice at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

The players assigned to Adirondack include:

Forwards -

Brandon Alderson

Jason Akeson

Rob Bordson

Tyler Brown

Doug Clarkson

Nick Cousins

Zack FitzGerald

Kyle Flanagan

Andrew Johnston

Matt Mangene

Derek Mathers

Tye McGinn

Marcel Noebels

Petr Straka

Defensemen -

Mark Alt

Steve Delisle

Cullen Eddy

Tyler Hostetter

Matt Konan

Maxim Lamarche

Brandon Manning

Mark Nemec

Goaltenders -

Carsen Chubak

Cal Heeter

Additionally, the Philadelphia Flyers loaned three players to their junior clubs; Tyrell Goulbourne (Kelowna), Taylor Leier (Portland) and Samuel Morin (Rimouski), and released Todd Orlando from his tryout.

Please note, the players assigned to the Adirondack Phantoms today does not represent the final roster for the team. The Philadelphia Flyers will still need to continue to trim their roster before their regular season opens thus Adirondack can expect a few more players in addition to those listed above. And of the players currently listed on the Phantoms' roster there will be some battling to stay in Glens Falls and secure spots here. Some of the players may be assigned to Adirondack's ECHL affiliate this season in Greenville, S.C.

As alluded to earlier, the Phantoms open training camp on Monday morning with the team's first practice at the Glens Falls Civic Center. It's the first opportunity for fans to check out the team! All practices are free and open to the public. Additionally, the Phantoms are expected to have practice every morning for the rest of the week as well.

The first week of Phantoms Training Camp concludes with back-to-back preseason games next weekend. Adirondack hosts the Albany Devils on Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The Phantoms will play an away game against the Utica Comets on Sunday, September 29 at 4:00.

After that will be another week of training camp with practices in Glens Falls from September 30 through October 4 leading up to the team's regular season opener at the Hershey Bears on Saturday, October 5.

Opening Night for the first home game of the 2013-14 season is Saturday, October 12 against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Purchase a special Opening Night Package for only $40 (plus tax) including two tickets to Opening Night, two flex tickets valid for any other home game at the Glens Falls Civic Center, and a commemorative pint glass celebrating the 25th season of AHL excitement in Glens Falls. Offer available while supplies last. Call the Phantoms to reserve your package at 518-480-3355.

Upcoming

Saturday, September 28 (7:00) - Albany Devils at Adirondack Phantoms (Preseason Opener)

Sunday, September 29 (4:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Utica Comets (Preseason - at Rome NY)

Saturday, October 5 (7:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Hershey Bears (First Away Game of 2013-14)

Friday, October 11 (7:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Hartford Wolf Pack

Saturday, October 12 (7:00) OPENING NIGHT! - Hartford Wolf Pack at Adirondack Phantoms - Magnet Schedule Giveaway courtesy of Great Meadow Federal Credit Union.

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