ECHL Brampton Beast

Beast Announce First Ever ECHL Roster

Published on October 16, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Brampton Beast News Release


BRAMPTON, ON - The Brampton Beast announced Thursday its first-ever ECHL roster for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. The final list of 20 players includes 11 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies.

Eight players will be returning from last season, in addition to twelve newcomers.

This will be the Beast's first season in the ECHL as one of seven new franchises, following the acquisition of all seven CHL teams by the ECHL last week.

"Camp was good, I thought the tempo picked up as each day went on," said Beast Head Coach Brent Hughes. "I've got some really good depth, I think every line brings a little bit of something. I've got good puck moving defensemen who can skate, my goaltending is solid, I'm excited for [October] 24th to see these guys in a game."

Two players fought hard during camp to earn spots on the opening night roster despite not being signed by the team during the preseason.

Tyson Fawcett joins the Beast after spending his past two years with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, where he scored 75 points in 130 games and was an alternate captain last season. The feisty, 5'6" centreman was dubbed a "spark plug" by his former OHL coach Dale Hawerchuk, and will be transitioning his skills into his first season of professional hockey.

Tyler MacPherson attended the Beast Free Agent camp this summer, where he impressed the coaching staff with his work ethic and on-ice skill and was offered a tryout with the team during training camp. A hometown product of Brampton, Ontario, MacPherson was a part of the Canadian team that won the Gold medal at the U20 World Ball Hockey Championships in Czech Republic in 2012. He spent his last three seasons with the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey League and will be also making his professional debut this year with the Beast.

Included below is the full roster for the 2014-2015 season:

# PLAYER POS Hometown

34 Trevor Cann G Oakville, Ontario

37 Grant Rollheiser G Chilliwack, British Columbia

11 Matt McCready D Kingsville, Ontario

9 Brayden Rose D Richmond Hill, Ontario

4 Andrew Darrigo D Georgetown, Ontario

8 Phil Oreskovic D Brampton, Ontario

26 Jeff Terminesi D Mississauga, Ontario

24 Elgin Reid D Milton, Ontario

3 Tyler MacPherson D Brampton, Ontario

21 Jason Dale F Pickering, Ontario

32 Calin Wild F Winnipeg, Manitoba

14 Mike MacIsaac F O'Leary, Prince Edward Island

17 Jason Pitton F Brampton, Ontario

18 Josh McQuade F Grimsby, Ontario

77 Stephon Thorne F Mississauga, Ontario

10 Chad Painchaud F Mississauga, Ontario

19 Tyler Donati F Oakville, Ontario

15 Dustin Ekelman F Whitby, Ontario

22 Linden Bahm F Kinburn, Ontario

23 Tyson Fawcett F Barrie, Ontario

See the roster in action for the first time when the Beast takes on the Toledo Walleye at 7:30 pm on Friday October 24th at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.

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