
CHL Announces Season-Opening Rosters
Published on October 19, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (October 19, 2012) - The Central Hockey League's (CHL) 21st season begins on Friday night with three games around the CHL and on Thursday, teams were required to submit their 'Opening-Day Rosters' for the 2012-13 season. Below are the submitted rosters from CHL clubs:
Allen Americans
Coach: Steve Martinson
Asst. Coach: Richard Matvichuk
Forwards (12):
Darryl Bootland, Kip Brennan, Drew Daniels, Justin Daniels, Jason Deitsch, Ryley Grantham, Scott Howes, Jarret Lukin, Anthony Maiani, Brian McMillin, Adam Pineault, James Schaafsma
Defensemen (5):
Trevor Ludwig, Tyler Ludwig, Derek Matheson, Mike Montgomery, Brett Skinner
Goalies (2):
Aaron Dell, Steve Silverthorn
7-Day Injured Reserve:
Mike Berube (D)
14-Day Injured Reserve:
Brad Gallant (F)
Leave of Absence:
Nino Musitelli (F)
Arizona Sundogs
Coach: David Lohrei
Forwards (10):
Mikael Bedard, Kyle Chipchura, Jeff Kyrzakos, Don Maloney, Pascal Morency, Jason Morgan, Chad Nehring, Cody Purves, Johan Ryd, Adam Smyth
Defensemen (6):
Gord Burnett, Mario Larocque, Karl Linden, David Schlemko, Kyle Schussler, Keith Wynn
Goalies (2):
David Brown, Adam Russo
7-Day Injured Reserve (1):
Jake Hauswirth (F)
14-Day Injured Reserve (1):
Zack Firlotte (D)
Goaltender Injured Reserve (1):
Mike Spillane
Bloomington Blaze
Coach: Brian Gratz
Forwards (10):
Kyle Bochek, Jon Booras, David Gilbert, Travis Granbois, Matthew Larke, Kyle Laughlin, Nicklas Lindberg, Charlie Townsend, Sebastien Trudeau, Jared Walker
Defensemen (7):
Aaron Dawson, Tysen Dowzak, Jesse Dudas, Ryan Palmer, Nicholas Rioux, Michael Trebish, Jeff Winchester
Goalies (2):
Dan Dunn, Pier-Olivier Pelletier
Denver Cutthroats
Coach: Derek Armstrong
Asst. Coach: Brent Cullaton
Forwards (10):
Mario Boilard, Luke Fulghum, A.J. Gale, Nick Laporte, Brett Lutes, Jamie MacQueen, Tony Mosey, Troy Schwab, Brad Smyth, Ben Wilson
Defensemen (7):
Gabriel Beaupre, Markus Lauridsen, Aaron MacKenzie, Steve Makway, Kyle Quincey, Phillip Tesoriero, Sean Zimmerman
Goalies (2):
Kieran Millan, Kent Patterson
30-Day Injured Reserve (1):
Andrew Coles (F)
Fort Worth Brahmas
Coach: Dan Wildfong
Forwards (11):
Ian Boots, Riley Boychuk, Phil Fox, Brendon Hodge, Adam Hogg, Stuart Jacobson, Tomas Klempa, Sy Nutkevitch, Shawn Szydlowski, Calin Wild, Chad Woollard
Defensemen (5):
Ryan Barlock, Cody Hamilton, Ross Rouleau, Erik Spady, Joe Tolles
Goalies (2):
Brad Fogal, Kristofer Westblom
Missouri Mavericks
Coach: Scott Hillman
Forwards (11):
Brian Bicek, John-Scott Dickson, Riley Emmerson, Ryan Jardine, Trevor Kell, Colt King, Derek LeBlanc, Jeff Pierce, Brandon Smith, Sebastien Thinel, Kellan Tochkin
Defensemen (5):
Blake Forsyth, Matt Krug, Matt McCready, David Simoes, Jamie VanderVeeken
Goalies (3):
Michael Clemente, Mathieu Corbeil, Austin Lee
Pending Immigration (1):
Kenton Miller (F)
Quad City Mallards
Coach: Terry Ruskowski
Roster Not Finalized
Rapid City Rush
Coach: Joe Ferras
Forwards (10):
Jordan Baker, Scott Brannon, Winston Day Chief, Jarrett Konkle, Jeffrey Lee, Rusty Masters, John Snowden, Mitch Stephens, Damain Surma, Scott Wray
Defensemen (7):
Jordan Behler, Michael Couch, Mike Glaicar, Garrett Gruenke, Kyle Peto, Justin Sawyer, Riley Weselowski
Goalies (2):
Neil Conway, Tim Boron
Tulsa Oilers
Coach: Bruce Ramsay
Forwards (10):
David Beauregard, Michel Beausoleil, Ryan Cramer, Cody Espositio, Matthew Gingera, Ben Gordon, Jeremiah Ketts, Ryan Menei, Troy Ofukany, Gary Steffes
Defensemen (6):
Sean Erickson, Drew Fisher, Gio Flamminio, Tyler Fleck, Kyle Mariani, Matthew Register
Goalies (2):
Dan Bakala, Ian Keserich
7-Day Injured Reserve (1):
Brock Meadows (1)
Wichita Thunder
Coach: Kevin McClelland
Asst Coach: Jason Duda
Forwards (10):
Aaron Boogaard, Matt Boyd, Dustin Donaghy, R.G. Flath, Gregor Hanson, Ian Lowe, Chad Painchaud, Matt Summers, Matt Tassone, Neil Trimm
Defensemen (6):
David Inman, Jon Madden, Andrew Martens, Jarred Mohr, Travis Wight, Kevin Young
Goalies (2):
Torrie Jung, Kevin Regan
7-Day Injured Reserve (1):
Erick Lizon (F)
14-Day Injured Reserve (1):
Nathan Lutz (D)
Central Hockey League Stories from October 19, 2012
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- Blaze Battle Back But Fall Short to Rush - Bloomington Blaze
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