Americans Add Toughness in Grantham
Published on September 21, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
ALLEN, TEXAS - The Allen Americans announced the signing of forward Ryley Grantham on Friday, to a contract for the up-coming 2012-2013 season. Grantham is a former sixth round draft pick of the of the Calgary Flames, 161st overall, in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
Grantham, 24, is a native of Hanna, Alberta, standing 6'3, 210 pounds. He will begin his first season with the Allen Americans, after spending last year under the direction of Coach Steve Martinson with the Chicago Express of the ECHL. In 19 games, Grantham had 11 points, and 75 penalty minutes.
"Ryley Grantham is a tough physical forward with great hands," said Americans Head Coach Steve Martinson. "I expect him to score goals, make plays, and be a tough forward to play against."
Prior to Chicago, Grantham spent parts of two seasons in the ECHL,with both Gwinnett and Utah. He played in 89 games with the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League from 2009-2011, collecting 163 penalty minutes in 2009.
Grantham played junior hockey for three seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL from 2006-2008, and a stint with the Kelowna Rockets in 2008-2009. Grantham has been invited to the Houston Aeros training camp scheduled to open on September 28th in Minnesota. The Aeros are the AAA minor league affiliate of the Minnesota Wild.
The Americans open their fourth training camp on October 8th in Allen. The Americans are scheduled to play two pre-season games against the Texas Brahmas on Friday, October 12th in Tarrant County, and Saturday October 13th at the Allen Event Center.
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