Ice Reduce Roster To 25 Players
Published on September 14, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release
Cranbrook, BC --Â Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the club has released three players to bring their roster down to 25.
Michael Cassivi 18 Abbotsford, BC Left Wing TBA
Tyler Vanscourt 17 Corona, CA Defense TBA
John Neibrandt 17 Yorkton, SK Defense Yorkton Terriers - SJHL
"It is always difficult to release veteran players, but we feel some of the new players have surpassed them in their attempt to make the team. We would like to thank both Michael and Tyler for all their hard work over the past year and wish them the best in their future hockey careers," commented Chynoweth.
As a result of today's transactions, the ICE are carrying three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards. Of those, Brayden McNabb is currently still at the Buffalo Sabres Training Camp.
The first regular season home action for the ICE is this Friday against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 7:00 pm where fans can pick up their Domino`s Pizza Magnetic Schedule. Tickets for this game are available at the Kootenay ICE Office and Kootenay Collectibles. Season Tickets are also available for pick up at the ICE Office.
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