CHL Allen Americans

Americans Announce Training Camp Roster

Published on October 5, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release


Allen, Texas - Allen Americans players reported to training camp Friday morning for off-ice workouts and physicals. Twenty six players will fight for 19 jobs with the Americans; 18 players will dress on game night with one healthy scratch.

"It's time to get down to business," said Americans new defensive coach, and former Dallas Stars defenseman, Richard Matvichuk. Matvichuck, along with minority owners Ed Belfour, Craig Ludwig, Steve Duchesne and Mike Modano will assist new Head Coach Steve Martinson during on-ice drills.

"I've waited all summer for this day," said Martinson. "It's always exciting starting a new adventure. We have assembled a lot of talent here and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone together on the ice."

The Americans will have several familiar faces on the ice this camp with returning players Jarret Lukin, Brian McMillin, Jason Deitsch, Mike Berube, Tyler Ludwig and Trevor Ludwig. Along with the guys who have returned, after playing elsewhere last season, Kip Brennan, Nino Musitelli and Chris Whitley.

The Allen Americans will play two pre-season contests, opening on the road at Texas on Friday, October 12th at NYTEX. The Americans will play their only home pre-season game on Saturday, October 13th at 7:05 PM against the Texas Brahmas.

Below is the complete training camp roster which will hit the ice for the first time on Monday, October 8th at 10:00 AM. All Training Camp sessions are open to the media and public. For more information, contact Tommy Daniels in the Americans Media Relations Department at 972-912-1054

Forwards

9 Brian McMillin

11 Nino Musitelli

12 Chapen Leblond

13 Scotty Howes*

14 Harry Mahesh

16 Anthony Maiani

17 Ryley Grantham

18 Andrew Howes

19 Jason Deitsch

22 Jamie Schaafsma

27 Daryl Bootland

32 Jarret Lukin

37 Kip Brennan

41 Adam Pineault

51 Brad Gallant

78 Brennan Vargas

Defense

3 Tyler Ludwig

6 Mike Berube

23 Mike Montgomery

24 Trevor Ludwig*

28 Andrew Randazzo

79 Matt Cohen

Goalies

1 Shane Madolora

35 Mark Schacker

40 Steve Silverthorn

83 Chris Whitley

At AHL Camp *




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