USHL Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Brooks Joins RoughRiders as Assistant Coach

Published on September 25, 2008 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders News Release


Cedar Rapids, Iowa- Former Cedar Rapids RoughRider Kevin Brooks has rejoined the team as an assistant coach, the RoughRiders announced today.

"His experience as both a player and a coach makes Kevin a very valuable addition to our staff," said RoughRiders Coach and General Manager Mark Carlson.

Brooks, who is also the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena's Hockey Director, played for the RoughRiders from 2001-03, scoring 35 goals and totaling 72 points in 118 career games. In 2001-02 he finished second on the team in goals (21) and points (46) and was named the Riders' Rookie of the Year. The following season, the Stow, Massachusetts, native captained the team and was named Fans' Favorite Player.

After departing Cedar Rapids, Brooks played for Providence College and Curry College before injury forced his retirement.

Brooks began his coaching career in his home state with the Walpole Express. After a two-year stint with the Express, he returned to Cedar Rapids in April.

The Riders are in Sioux City today to open up the USHL Fall Classic preseason tournament against the expansion Fargo Force at the Tyson Events Center. Tomorrow morning at 10:00 the Riders will take to the ice at Tyson against the defending Clark Cup champion Omaha Lancers before heading to Sioux City's IBP Ice Center to wrap up their exhibition slate against the Tri-City Storm Saturday at 3:00PM.

The Riders will open their tenth anniversary regular season on October 4 at Indiana. They will play their home opener on Saturday, October 11 at 7:05PM against the arch rival Waterloo Black Hawks.

2008-09 season tickets are still available through the RoughRiders' business office (247-0340). Fans who purchase season tickets receive a host of benefits available exclusively to season ticket holders.

In addition to full season tickets, the RoughRiders also offer the Flex Plan, which enables fans to purchase books of ten ticket vouchers that can be redeemed in any quantity for any regular season home game during normal box office hours.  Fans who purchase the flex plan receive a significant discount ($21 off game day ticket prices) and can still enjoy the games of their choice in the seats they want.

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