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IceRays Training Camp in Full Swing

October 9, 2002 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Corpus Christi- Two days into training camp and so far Head Coach Al Sims is pleased with what he has seen out on the ice. "It's a lot more than what I expected," said Sims. "We've got a lot of speed up front, we've got some great goaltending and we've got some solid defensemen."

The IceRays opened up training camp on Monday with 25 guys; 15 forwards, 8 defensemen and 2 goaltenders have been competing in two-a-day practices hoping to secure a spot with the team for the 2002-2003 season. Sunday night the roster must be cut to 18 players before practice begins on Monday morning.

New additions and returning IceRays have made their impact early on. In Monday's scrimmage forward Alex Kholomeyev netted a pair of goals, as did new defenseman Brett Colborne. Colborne was the Central Hockey League's Defenseman of the Year in 2000 with the Fayetteville Force. Heralded free-agent pickup Brent Belecki has also shown the skills that made him a 34 game winner just a couple of seasons ago in Asheville (UHL).

The older players aren't the only ones making the noise. Sims has been impressed with the way the four rookies have performed on the ice. "The rookies have a lot of speed and a lot of vision out there, and look like exciting players." The IceRays will continue two-a-day practices today and tomorrow starting at 10AM and 4PM in preparation for the upcoming Caller-Cup Series against the El Paso Buzzards. IceRays practices during Training Camp are open to the media and a complete schedule is listed below.

The IceRays kick-off their 5th Anniversary Season on October 17th vs. the Laredo Bucks at the Memorial Coliseum. Great ticket plans are now on sale and available by calling the IceRays Ticket Office at 814-PUCK (7825). Tickets for the Best of the Best Challenge exhibition series versus El Paso on October 11th and 12th are also now on sale by calling the IceRays Ticket Office or by calling Ticketmaster at (361) 881-8499.

ROSTER BREAKDOWN (26 PLAYERS)

15 FORWARDS
8 DEFENSEMEN
2 GOALTENDERS

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

Wednesday October 9th: Practice 10AM-12PM; Practice 4PM-5:30PM

Thursday October 10th: Practice 10AM-12PM; Practice 4PM-5:30PM

Friday October 11th: Practice 10AM-11AM; Exhibition Game vs. El Paso 7:05PM

Saturday October 12th: Practice 10AM-11AM; Exhibition Game vs. El Paso 7:05PM

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