Matt O'Dea Returns for Training Camp
September 19, 2023 - SPHL (SPHL)
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs News Release
ROANOKE, Va. - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced Tuesday that defenseman Matt O'Dea has been added to the training camp roster for the 2023-2024 season.
O'Dea returns to the Star City after another strong season for the Dawgs in 2022-2023. The five-foot-ten defenseman has been among the best offensive producers from the blue line in the SPHL over the past two years, tallying 10 goals and 21 assists in 45 games this past regular season. The Orland Park, Illinois native added two goals and two assists during the team's run to the President's Cup title. After serving as alternate captain for the Dawgs last season, O'Dea will enter the new campaign ranking among the franchise's top ten all-time leaders for games played (130), goals (28), assists (51), and points (79).
The Rail Yard Dawgs will raise a championship banner to kick off the 2023-2024 season on Friday, October 20. Single game tickets for Opening Night and all other home games go on sale September 20 at Berglund Center box office and online. Season tickets and other packages are on sale now through the Dawgs' front office.
2023-2024 Training Camp Roster as of September 19:
Stephen Alvo
Billy Roche
Dominiks Marcinkevics
Alex DiCarlo
Jacob Kelly
Steven Leonard
Sean Leonard
Nick Ford
Brendan Pepe
Jordan Xavier
Matt O'Dea
• Discuss this story on the SPHL message board...
SPHL Stories from September 19, 2023
- Marksmen Sign Matt Araujo for the 2023-24 Season - Fayetteville Marksmen
- Rivermen Sign Jm Piotrowski and Liam Freeborn - Peoria Rivermen
- Brendan Sheehan Returns to Pensacola - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Thunderbolts Re-Sign Forward Mathieu Cloutier - Evansville Thunderbolts
- Christy Signs with Havoc - Huntsville Havoc
- Matt O'Dea Returns for Training Camp - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
- Pensacola Ice Flyers Announce U.S. Navy Blue Angels License Agreement - Pensacola Ice Flyers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
