Coach to Play in Alumni Game, Players in All-Star Classic

January 23, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


Flint, MI, - Head Coach Bobby Reynolds will play for the UHL Commissioner's Team in a charity game against a team comprised of St. Louis Blues Alumni prior to the UHL All-Star Game on Wednesday. Former Flint Generals Kevin Kerr will also skate for the commissioner's team. The puck is set to drop at 6:00 PM CST for this game. The jerseys worn during the alumni game will be placed in an online auction, via the UHL website, following the All-Star Classic with the proceeds going to St. Louis Children's Hospital programs and services.

ST. LOUIS BLUES ALUMNI ROSTER: Bruce Affleck (coach) - Blues defenseman (1974-79). Current Vice President of Sales for the Blues. Jeff Brown - Blues defenseman (1989-94). Paul Cavallini - Blues defenseman (1989-93). Blake Dunlop - Blues forward (1979-84). Darin Kimble - Blues center (1990-92). Missouri River Otters (1999-2002). Neil Komadoski - Blues defenseman (1977-80) Larry Patey - Blues center (1975-84). Mark Reeds - Blues forward (1981-87). Current head coach of Kalamazoo Wings (UHL). Dwight Schofield - Blues defenseman (1983-85). Perry Turnbull - Blues forward (1979-84, 1987-88). John Wensink - Blues left wing (1973-74). Assistant coach for Missouri River Otters (2003-04). Rick Zombo - Blues defenseman (1991-95). Bill Muller - Local police officer. Served as a back-up goaltender this season for Blues AHL affiliate, Peoria Rivermen.

UHL COMMISSIONER'S TEAM ROSTER:

Steve Levy (coach) - ESPN anchor and co-owner of the Adirondack Frostbite (UHL

Bobby Reynolds - NCAA Hockey Champion (1986), NHL player, and UHL player. Current head coach of the Flint Generals (UHL). Todd Brost - Won Silver Medal with Canadian National Team in 1992 Olympics. Former coach of Elmira Jackals (UHL) Kiley Hill - Played for the Missouri River Otters (1999-2001, 2002-04) Brad Jones - NHL player and UHL coach. Currently UHL VP of Hockey Operations Kevin Kaminski - NHL player and AHL Calder Cup Champion (1994). Current head coach of the Missouri River Otters Kevin Kerr - All-Time Leading Goal Scorer in minor professional hockey history. Current head coach of North Bay Skyhawks (NOJHL). Mitch Lamoureux - NHL player and ninth on AHL All-Time Scoring list. Served as UHL VP of Hockey Operations for four seasons. Lonnie Loach - NHL player and AHL Calder Cup Champion (1992). Played and coached for the Missouri River Otters Marty Melnychuk - Played for the Missouri River Otters (2001-03). Todd Nelson - NHL player and AHL Calder Cup Champion (1994). Current head coach of the Muskegon Fury (UHL). Robbie Nichols - AHL Calder Cup Champion (1989) and current head coach of the Richmond RiverDogs (UHL). Darren Pang - NHL goaltender and ESPN hockey analyst. Current television color analyst for the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL).

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FLINT, MI--- Flint Generals forward Terry Marchant and defenseman J.P. Morin will represent Flint Generals at the 2006 UHL All-Star Classic hosted by the Missouri River Otters this Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.

GROUP "A" ALL-STARS

GOALTENDERS: Rod Branch (Motor City), Sylvain Daigle (Danbury).

DEFENSEMEN: Scott Drevitch (Adirondack), Donny Grover (Danbury), Alex Jerofegevs (Roanoke Valley), Bob Rapoza (Adirondack), Matt Smith (Motor City), Dan Vandermeer (Richmond).

FORWARDS: David Beauregard (Roanoke Valley), Hugo Belanger (Adirondack), Aaron Brand (Port Huron), Chris Chaput (Elmira), Adam Edinger (Motor City), Alex Goupil (Danbury), David Hymovitz (Danbury), Jarrett Konkle (Elmira), Brett Lutes (Port Huron),

Louis-Philippe Martin (Roanoke Valley), Mike Oliveira (Richmond), Kevin Watters (Adirondack).

GROUP "B" ALL-STARS

GOALTENDERS: Joel Martin (Kalamazoo), Jason Tapp (Quad City).

DEFENSEMEN: Daniel Carriere (Kalamazoo), Guy Dupuis (Fort Wayne), Corey Hessler (Rockford), Greg Labenski (Kalamazoo),

J.P. Morin (Flint), Dave Van Drunen (Muskegon).

FORWARDS: Nick Bootland (Kalamazoo), Robin Bouchard (Muskegon), Colin Chaulk (Fort Wayne), Jim Duhart (Missouri),

Frank Littlejohn (Missouri), Terry Marchant (Flint), Jeff Nelson (Muskegon), Jason Notermann (Rockford), Tyler Rennette (Kalamazoo), Todd Robinson (Muskegon), Chad Woollard (Quad City), David Wrigley (Muskegon).

A complete selection process for the UHL All-Star Classic is posted at www.theuhl.com. Danbury's Paul Gillis and Muskegon's Todd Nelson will serve as head coaches for the 2006 UHL All-Star Classic.

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SEARCHING FOR NUMBER 500

The Flint Generals return to action this Friday and Saturday night at Perani Arena & Event Center for a pair of games. On Friday night the Roanoke Valley Vipers come to Flint as the Generals will be seeking all-time franchise win number 500.

The Generals have an all-time record of 499-327-85 and would become the fourth UHL franchise to win 500 games.

The Mallards reached 500 last Friday against the Generals. The Muskegon Fury and Thunder Bay/Rockford have also reached the milestone. On Saturday night the Generals host the Rockford IceHogs.

UPCOMING GAMES

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 GENERALS vs. Roanoke Valley Vipers 7:35pm (Perani Arena)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 GENERALS vs. Rockford IceHogs 7:35pm (Perani Arena)

For more info please call Flint Generals Professional Hockey at 810-742-9422.



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