
Crunch Trim Roster By Two
October 4, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release
Syracuse, NY (October 4, 2004) â The Syracuse Crunch announced today that they have assigned left wing Michael Tessier to Dayton (ECHL) and released defenseman Steve Rodberg from his P.T.O.
Tessier, 20, appeared in one game with the Crunch during the preseason. In 68 games with Cape Breton of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League last season, Tessier recorded 31 goals, 35 assists and 103 penalty minutes. In 251 career QMJHL games with Acadie Bathurst and Cape Breton, Tessier tallied 77 goals, 121 assists and 410 penalty minutes. A native of Granby, Quebec, Tessier was originally selected by Buffalo in the third round, 76th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Rodberg, 25, appeared in one game with Syracuse during the preseason. In 37 games with Fort Wayne (United Hockey League) last season, Rodberg recorded 4 goals, 6 assists and 15 penalty minutes. A native of Twig, Minnesota, Rodberg has appeared in 71 career UHL games, with Columbus and Fort Wayne, tallying 8 goals, 14 assists and 19 penalty minutes.
The Crunch's regular season home schedule begins on Friday, October 15, when the St. John's Maple Leafs visit the War Memorial at Oncenter for the Express Mart Opening Night. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a hand-clapper noisemaker, compliment of Express Mart. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444, at the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.
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