CHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles Net Two Goalies With AHL Experience

Published on September 4, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced today that they've signed two goaltenders with AHL experience on their resumes for the upcoming season. Both Morgan Cey (pronounced: Say) (6-foot-3-inch, 174 pounds) and Andrew Penner (6-foot-3-inches, 212 pounds) have spent their entire professional careers playing in the ECHL and AHL after signing NHL contracts.

"These are two very established goaltenders," said Goaltending Coach Ryan Bach. "What you want in a goalie is someone that plays with a great deal of desire, determination and confidence, and they both possess plenty of that. These two goalies are both very capable of being Number One goalies on any team and we're fortunate to have them both."

Cey, a left-handed catching goaltender, is entering his fourth professional season after spending four years at the University of Notre Dame (2001-02 thru 2004-05). Upon leaving the Fighting Irish, Cey owned career records for save percentage (.912), GAA (2.79) and shutouts (6) and became one of four goalies in CCHA history to record back-to-back playoff shutouts. Those accomplishments helped earn the netminder a multi-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL. Cey spent his first two pro season in the ECHL with the Johnstown Chiefs, moving on to the AHL for a pair of games at the tail end of 2005-06 with the Springfield Falcons. The Wilkie, Saskatchewan native spent one game with the AHL's Norfolk Admirals last season before playing the balance of the season with the Mississippi Sea Wolves of the ECHL.

Penner, who also catches with his left hand, will be a sixth-year pro after spending four years in the Ontario Hockey League (1999-00 thru 2002-03). After playing the entire 2003-04 season with the Dayton Bombers of the ECHL, Penner split the next three seasons between the ECHL and AHL (with the Bombers, Syracuse Crunch, Wheeling Nailers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins). During the 2005-06 season, Penner also spent three weeks in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Last year, Penner signed with the Colorado Avalanche and participated in their training camp before playing the entire season with the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL - filling the void created when his new teammate, Cey, left as the Chief's netminder after the 2006-07 season.

The defending Northern Conference champion Colorado Eagles open the 2008-09 season with a home game against the expansion Rapid City Rush on October 17. Tickets for all home dates at the Budweiser Events Center will go on sale September 20 and can be purchased through the Budweiser Events Center box office, www.ComcastTix.com, 1-877-544-TIXX (8499), the Eagles' Office in Water Valley or through any ComcastTIX Outlet.

Check out the Colorado Eagles Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Central Hockey League Stories from September 4, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central