First team Spotlighted; Free Agent Camp Additions

Published on August 28, 2009 under All American Hockey League (AAHL)
Detroit Hitmen News Release


The Detroit Hitmen have the honor of being the first team ever spotlighted on the website, The Hockey Craze. The Hockey Craze is a website devoted to minor league hockey news. They have articles about various teams and leagues in minor league hockey. The Hockey Craze also holds an annual playoff for the best team logos. The logo voted as the best wins the "Logo Championship". Matt Wiedenhoeft had much to say about the honor. "I am excited with all the developments happening in such a short period of time. Being asked to be the first team to be spotlighted is exciting." He added, "This is just a sign of all the good things to happen to the Hitmen this season." Go to www.thehockeycraze.com to see the spotlight section about the Hitmen.

The Hitmen closed out their free agent camp this past weekend. It was a great turnout, with talented players. The camp was held over two days and with 36 players. The following players were invited to main camp on a training camp agreement, which opens October 12, 2009:

Player Name Position Height Weight Last Team

Greg Eggelston, Jr Defense 5'8" 200 Youngstown State University

Peter Prichett Forward 6'3" 225 New Hampshire JR Monarchs

Joshua Osantowski Defense 5'11" 170 Motor City Chiefs

Andrew Kruzynski Forward 6'1" 185 Lawrence Tech Univeristy

Edward Wheeler Goalie 6'1" 200 Davenport University

Jarrett Samp Defense 5'11" 195 Oakland University

Rick Turner Forward 6'1" 185 Flint Junior Generals

John Parrish Forward 5'9" 165 Oakland University

Omar Jackson Forward 6'1" 180 Detroit Dragons

Rollyn Llewellyn Goalie 5'8" 175 Detroit Dragons

The following players bring the training camp roster to a total of 13 players; 7 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 2 goalies.

Detroit Hitmen open camp on October 12, 2009 with a pre-season series against the Battle Creek Revolution. Detroit will host the Revolution on October 17 at the Great Lakes Sports City at 8:15pm.

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