Barracudas update

October 3, 2006 - SPHL (SPHL)
Jacksonville Barracudas News Release


Barracudas Sign Tough Defenseman

Ryan Crowther signs with the Barracudas, two seasons since playing for both Macon and Asheville in the SPHL.

The Jacksonville Barracudas are proud to announce the signing of Canadian defenseman Ryan Crowther. Crowther last played in the SPHL with the Macon Trax and Asheville Aces, after spending a season in the United Hockey League with the Flint Generals.

Barracudas' Head Coach Allain looks forward to Crowther's presence on the Barracudas' blue line this season.

"Ryan is an strong, aggressive defenseman", said Coach Allain. "He will add veteran leadership and stability to our defense. "

The 5-foot-11, 210-pound Crowther played his junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League for the Belleville Bulls, Owen Sound Platters, and Ottawa 67's. A tough defenseman who makes life difficult on opposing forwards, Crowther has racked up 297 penalty minutes in his 114 game professional career.

2006 FREE AGENT EVALUATION CAMP BIG SUCCESS FOR CUDAS

Last week the Barracudas held their first ever Free Agent Evaluation Camp in Bourne, MA, giving hockey players from all over the world a chance to become a professional hockey player.

Bourne was chosen as the site for the camp, due to the amount of interest in playing for the Cudas from players from that geographical location. However, players came from everywhere to take part, including two North Florida residents, two Japanese players, two players from France, and a player hailing from England. The result was an extremely competitive, hard-fought series of scrimmages in which a few gems stood out.

Barracudas veterans Greg Lecolst and Garrett Summerfield joined the competitors to serve as a measuring stick for GM Richard and Coach Allain to evaluate the 30-plus participants. Richard and Allain were hoping to land one player who stood a chance in main camp, but four players showed enough skill and ability to gain an invitation to the main camp in Jacksonville.

The four camp invitees are:

Mark Withers D 6'3 225lbs Laconia, NH

Tyrone Garner F 6'2 220lbs Stoney Creek, ON

Jeff Herzog D 6'3 210lbs Bursnville, MN (Now resides in Ponte Vedra)

J.P. Pauly F 5'8 175lbs Buffalo, NY

The main camp will be starting on Tuesday, October 16th, 2006

BARRACUDAS RELEASE CHANGES TO HOME SCHEDULE

The Barracudas have been forced to change a couple of their home games this season, due to a scheduling conflict with the Arena. Affected games include March 2nd and 3rd home games. The replacement games are on December 2nd, and February 13th. The complete home schedule is as follows.

2006-2007 HOME GAMES

Sat Nov 4 vs. Knoxville

Sat Nov 18 vs. Richmond

Fri Nov 24 vs. Huntsville

Sat Dec 2 vs. Florida

Fri Dec 8 vs. Huntsville

Sat Dec 9 vs. Pee Dee

Sat Dec 16 vs. Richmond

Tue Dec 19 vs. Florida

Fri Dec 22 vs. Knoxville

Fri Dec 29 vs. Fayetteville

Fri Jan 5 vs. Pee Dee

Sat Jan 6 vs. Fayetteville

Tue Jan 9 vs. Florida

Fri Jan 12 vs. Fayetteville

Fri Feb 2 vs. Pee Dee

Tue Feb 6 vs. Columbus

Fri Feb 9 vs. Florida

Sun Feb 11 vs. Florida *2:30 start

Tue Feb 13 vs. Huntsville

Sat Feb 17 vs. Fayetteville

Tue Feb 20 vs. Florida

Fri Feb 23 vs. Columbus

Tue Mar 6 vs. Richmond

Tue Mar 13 vs. Columbus

Fri Mar 16 vs. Knoxville

Sat Mar 17 vs. Pee Dee

Fri Mar 23 vs. Huntsville

Sat Mar 24 vs. Columbus

*All games begin at 7:05pm unless otherwise marked



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