CHL Allen Americans

Americans release talent-filled training camp roster, camp schedule

Published on September 29, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release


ALLEN, Texas - The Allen Americans, the Dallas Stars' CHL affiliate, released their roster and schedule for training camp that begins Oct. 5.

The Americans' roster boasts a CHL record number 11 players that attended higher-level camps with teams in the National Hockey League and American Hockey League. This unheard of number is well above the usual five or six players that CHL teams send up.

Goalie Chris Whitley spent time with the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and forward Justin Bowers went to the Phoenix Coyotes' training camp (NHL). Bowers, with forwards Christian Gaudet, Bruce Graham, Liam Huculak and Jarett Lukin, attended the Texas Stars' camp (AHL). Defensemen Tyler Wooddisse and goaltender Charlie Effinger were in Austin as well. Forward Bill Loupée played with the Worcester Sharks (AHL); Nathan O'Nabigon skated in New York with the Rochester Americans (AHL) and Nino Musitelli attended the Binghamton Senators (AHL) camp.

2009-10 ALLEN AMERICANS TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

Forwards

Justin Bowers

Tom Craig

Britt Dougherty

Christian Gaudet

Bruce Graham

Liam Huculak

Bill Loupée

Jarett Lukin

Nino Musitelli

Nathan O'Nabigon

Eric Slais

Blake Rielly

John Ulman

Tobias Whelan

Defensemen

Erik Adams

Ryan Bartle

Mark Hinz

Chris Kaufman

Tyler Scott

Jason Seery

Tyler Wooddisse

Goaltenders

Charlie Effinger

Drew O'Connell

Chris Whitley

Training Camp Schedule

Monday, Oct. 5: On-ice from 10:15-11:00 a.m. / Scrimmage from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 6: On-ice from 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 7: On-ice from 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8: On-ice from 9:30-10:30 a.m. / Preseason game vs. Texas Brahmas at 7:05 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9: On-ice from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10: On-ice from 9:30-11:30 a.m. / Preseason game @ Texas Brahmas at 7:05 p.m.

All times are subject to change.

Training camp, as well as the Oct. 8 exhibition game against the Brahmas, will be closed to the public but open to all media members while the Allen Event Center is in its final stages of construction. Media wishing to attend training camp or the exhibition game are asked to contact Lindsey Perkins at 972.912.1000 or lindsey@allenamericans.com in advance.

Fans will have a chance to see the Americans when the club travels to NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills to take on the Brahmas Oct. 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Texas Brahmas are offering all members, families and friends of the Allen American's Fan Club $5 tickets to the preseason game. To order tickets or for more information, please contact the American's Fan Club President Gary Oberman at fanclub@allenamericans.com.




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