Blaze Set to Open Training Camp Monday

Published on October 5, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bloomington Blaze News Release


The Bloomington Blaze, fueled by Mid-Illini Credit Union, begin formal preparation on the ice for the 2012-13 Central Hockey League season on Monday.

First-year coach Brian Gratz opens training camp with 14 forwards, six defensemen, one two-way skater and three goalies. The Blaze open camp with five players who return from last year's squad, including the top two goal scorers Jon Booras and Kyle Laughlin, veteran forward Travis Granbois and defensemen Ryan Palmer and 2012 CHL All-Star Aaron Dawson.

The complete training camp roster is below.

The camp will continue through home-and-home exhibition games next weekend with the Quad City Mallards. The Blaze will host the Flock on Friday, October 12 at 7:05 p.m. in the only home exhibition contest. Tickets for Friday's exhibition game are at a reduced price of $8, and only $5 for season ticket holders.

The Blaze are opening two of the camp sessions to the public on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Entrance to U.S. Cellular Coliseum for those sessions will be through the VIP entrance on the south side of the building.

The 2012-13 season opens the following weekend as the Rapid City Rush visit U.S. Cellular Coliseum for contests on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20 at 7:05 p.m. each evening. The new Junior Blaze entry in the Midwest Junior Hockey League will play its home opener at 3 p.m. Friday, October 19. Admission to Junior Blaze games on Blaze game days is included in the Blaze ticket.

Single-game tickets are now on sale as well as season, multi-game and group discount packages. More information is available by calling 309-434-2980, or by liking the Blaze on Facebook, following on Twitter (BLMBlaze) or visiting www.bloomingtonblaze.com.

MEDIA: Contact Greg Halbleib at 309-434-2984 or greg@bloomingtonblaze.com to help with your coverage of training camp and for interview availabilities. Other details on covering the Blaze this season will be sent next week.

2012-13 Bloomington Blaze Training Camp Roster

Chris Benias Winnipeg, MB 5/3/1986 Forward 5'7" 165 R

Kyle Bochek Port Severn, ON 3/11/1988 Forward 6'0" 195 L

Jon Booras Clinton, IL 12/17/1982 Forward 5'11" 185 L

Aaron Dawson Peoria, IL 3/11/1985 Defense 6'5" 220 L

Tysen Dowzak Fergus Falls, MN 3/8/1988 Defense 6'5" 225 L

Jesse Dudas Albert, AB 3/31/1988 F/D 6'2" 220 R

Dan Dunn Oshawa, ON 6/20/1988 Goalie 6'4" 200 L

Marlon Gardner Sahgaigan, ON 3/19/1987 Forward 6'0" 175 L

John Goffredo Washingtonville, NY 12/4/1986 Forward 5'8" 185 L

Travis Granbois Thunder Bay, ON 10/9/1985 Forward 6'1" 200 R

Nick Guran McHenry, IL 6/30/1987 Forward 5'11" 175 L

Matthew Larke Royal Oak, MI 7/15/1987 Forward 6'0" 190 R

Kyle Laughlin Gambrills, MD 11/29/1984 Forward 5'11" 190 R

Nicklas Lindberg Alta, Sweden 9/8/1980 Forward 5'11" 190 L

Ross MacKinnon Narragansett, RI 8/31/1987 Goalie 6'0" 180 L

Ryan Palmer Groton, MA 4/6/1983 Defense 6'3" 210 L

Pier Olivier Pelletier St-Louis du Ha! Ha!, QC 4/8/1987 Goalie 6'2" 180 L

Mathew Pierce Arnprior, ON 6/15/1985 Forward 6'0" 205 L

Nicholas Rioux Riviere-du-Loup, QC 8/21/1986 Defense 6'1" 195 L

Charlie Townsend Pennington, NJ 4/19/1987 Forward 6'4" 225 R

Michael Trebish Yorkton, SK 6/28/1989 Defense 6'1" 195 L

Kevin Undershute Medicine Hat, AB 4/12/1987 Forward 6'0" 187 L

Jared Walker Winnipeg, MB 1/14/1986 Forward 6'3" 195 L

Jeff Winchester Dalhousie, NB 11/6/1981 Defense 6'2" 205 L

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