Bucs Lead League With Seven Selections to 2007 Prospects/All-Star Game
Published on January 16, 2007 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
Des Moines, Iowa - The United States Hockey League announced today the rosters for the 2007 USHL Prospects/All-Star Game, to be held January 30, 2007 at Young Arena in Waterloo, Iowa. Buccaneers who made the cut include; Jeff Petry, Aaron Palushaj, Matt Read, Richard Purslow, Ben Ryan, Shane Sims, and Matt Dalton. The seven players representing Des Moines place the Bucs above all teams in total players attending the event. The next closest teams were Cedar Rapids and the hometown Waterloo Black Hawks each sending five.
"It's an honor and I'm extremely proud that seven Buccaneers have been selected by coaches in the USHL to represent our team and organization in the USHL All-Star Game," said Des Moines head coach Regg Simon. "They've all worked hard for this opportunity, but I truly think that it's a reflection of how much their teammates have helped them to get there."
The contest will consist of two teams, each containing 20 players (two goaltenders, six defensemen and 12 forwards) selected from each division, to compete against each other in the showcase.
"Being selected to participate in the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game is a tremendous honor, and I'm excited for the players that are having this opportunity presented to them," said USHL President Gino Gasparini. "It's something where players get to know how the other coaches in the league view them as players because they are the ones that vote them into the game."
The Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL Organization of the Year in 2003 and again in 2005, will host the event for the first time since 1996.
Tickets for the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game are available by calling the Young Arena box office at (319) 291-7680. You can also purchase tickets online at www.waterlooblackhawks.com.
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