Lowell Devils Announce Opening Night Roster
Published on October 8, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
LOWELL, Mass. - The Lowell Devils, American Hockey League affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, announced their Opening Night roster today. The team will open their 2008-09 season tonight at the Providence Bruins.
A total of 25 players make up the roster, consisting of 16 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. The Lowell Devils home opener is Saturday, October 11th, as they host the Worcester Sharks at 7:00 p.m.
No. Player Pos. Ht Wt Place of Birth
1 Dave Caruso G 6-1 205 Queens, NY
2 Jay Leach D 6-5 225 Syracuse, NY
5 Matthew Spiller D 6-5 225 Daysland, Alta.
6 Mark Fraser D 6-3 215 Ottawa, Ont.
7 *Tyler Eckford D 6-1 200 Vancouver, B.C.
8 *Matt Corrente D 6-0 200 Mississauga, Ont.
11 Stephen Gionta RW 5-7 180 Rochester, NY
12 Rod Pelley C 5-11 195 Kitimat, B.C.
14 Jon DiSalvatore RW 6-1 200 Bangor, ME
15 Chad Wiseman LW 6-1 210 Burlington, Ont.
16 Benoit Mondou C 5-10 185 Sorel, Que.
17 *Vladimir Zharkov RW 6-0 195 Elektrostal, Rus.
18 Nicklas Bergfors RW 5-11 195 Sodertalje, Swe.
19 *Brad Mills C 6-0 195 Olds, Alta.
20 Ryan Murphy LW 6-1 205 Van Nuys, CA
21 Pascal Rheaume C 6-2 215 Quebec City, Que.
22 Pierre-Luc Leblond LW 6-2 210 Levis, Que.
23 *Michael Swift C 5-9 170 Peterborough, Ont.
24 *Brad Snetsinger LW 6-2 190 Ajax, Ont.
25 Patrick Davis RW 6-2 195 Sterling, MI
26 Olivier Magnan D 6-2 205 Sherbrooke, Que.
28 *Matt Halischuk RW 5-11 180 Toronto. Ont.
29 Rosario Ruggeri D 6-1 205 Montreal, Que.
32 *Kevin Cormier RW 6-3 235 Moncton, N.B.
35 Scott Clemmensen G 6-3 210 Des Moines, IA
* - denotes rookie
Individual tickets and season ticket packages are on sale now for the 2008-09 season. Contact the Devils at (978) 458-PUCK (7825) for more information or log on to www.lowelldevilshockey.com for details on benefits for season ticket holders and a complete 2008-09 schedule.
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