Former Phantom at NHL Rookie Camp
Published on September 9, 2010 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Former Phantom forward Nick Czinder will compete with the Columbus Blue Jackets Rookie Camp at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, MI. The tournament will be played from September 10th thru the 15th and there will be eight other NHL clubs present at the tournament.
The Blue Jackets rookies will hit the ice against the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, and the Carolina Hurricanes. The other NHL teams that will be represented are the Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and the St. Louis Blues.
For Czinder his big, 6 foot 5, 215 pound, pro style frame will be a plus at this camp, says Director of Player Personnel, Jason Koehler.
"Nick did very well for us last year," said Koehler. "At times he was able to show that he was a man amongst boys, showing flashes of that pro style offense in only his first year on the USHL level."
This accomplishment is not only a proud moment for Czinder, but it is also a proud moment for the young Phantoms organization.
"The USHL is a unique level," said Head Coach Curtis Carr. "The team has to be able to win games, be a positive presence in the community, and be able to develop players to be ready for the next level. This shows that we can help these players make that jump, it proves to the players, that if they do what we ask them to do they can be successful on this level and the next."
Czinder will be playing for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League during the 2010-2011 season. For more information on the Blue Jackets Rookie Camp and the Traverse City Tournament, visit, www. http://bluejackets.nhl.com/index.html.
Season, partial, and group tickets for the 2010-11 season are available now. Premium packages start as low as $264 for all 30 home games. As a season ticket holder you receive invites to Season Ticket Holder events, Playoff Ticket Priority, and many other great benefits. For more info, call 330-747-7825. For the complete schedule, please visit www.youngstownphantoms.com
The USHL celebrates its 32nd season of elite development hockey in 2010-11. With over 235 players already committed to NCAA Division I schools, 13 NHL Entry Draft selections this past summer, and 150 active alumni in the NHL, the USHL is the nation's foremost producer of collegiate and professional hockey talent. For more information, visit the UHSL on the web at www.USHL.com.
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