IceDiggers make goaltending moves

Published on October 12, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


The Alpena IceDiggers have signed goaltender Johnny Morrow. Morrow (Romeo, MI) left the NAHL's Fargo-Moorehead Jets to join the IceDiggers. Morrow, a rookie hadn't appeared in any Jets' games this season. IceDigger Head Coach and General Manager Kenny Miller says "Johnny may be a rookie, but he brings a lot to the table. We had chance to look at Johnny during the summer and liked him then. We're giving him an opportunity to compete for the number 1 job.

To make room for Morrow, Miller released goaltenders Justin Marriott and Mitch Rybicki. Both are free to sign with any club. "Its tough to let players go," said Miller, "but the goal is to assemble the best possible hockey club and our staff believes this is the best direction for our team. We wish Justin and Mitch well."

The IceDiggers also acquired veteran forward Eric Curtis (Grand Rapids, MI) from North Iowa in exchange for a 3rd round pick in the 2006 NAHL Draft.

Curtis fills the roster spot of Jake Hovick who had season ending shoulder surgery. Alpena is Curtis' third NAHL club since the beginning of the season.

Curtis began 2005-2006 with the Helena Big Horns before a very brief stop in North Iowa, where he did not see any action. In Curtis, Miller feels the IceDiggers get a veteran forward who has spent parts of three seasons in the NAHL. In four games with the Bighorns, Curtis didn't record any points, but he did lead the team with 20 penalty minutes.

Alpena also enlisted the services of Travis Peterson. Peterson, who played his first IceDigger game on October 8 played for North Iowa before becoming an IceDigger. In Peterson Miller is looking for an all around player, "One who can put up some numbers, but also work hard along the wall."

The IceDiggers resume play with their home opener Friday night, October 14th, at 7:00 PM at Northern Lights Arena versus the Traverse City North Stars. Friday's game in will be broadcast on WATZ 1450 AM, with coverage beginning at 6:45.

Season ticket holders are reminded that tickets packets will be available for pick on Friday, October 14th starting at 2:00 PM. General admission tickets for both games this weekend will also go on sale at the same time.

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