Moose reduce roster by 12 and receive 8 from Canucks
September 28, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release
The Manitoba Moose today announced they have reduced their roster by 12 players, while receiving eight on assignment from the Vancouver Canucks. As a result, the Moose now have 25 players on their roster.
The following players were assigned to Manitoba by Vancouver:
Nolan Baumgartner Defence
Alexandre Bolduc Centre
Mario Bliznak Centre
Guillaume Desbiens Right Wing
Michael Grabner Right Wing
Nathan McIver Defence
Matt Pope Right Wing
Cory Schneider Goaltender
The following players were released from the Manitoba Moose:
Rejean Beauchemin Goaltender
Ryan Del Monte Centre
Maxime Lacroix Left Wing
Adam Munro Goaltender
John Swanson Left Wing
Andrew Thomas Defence
The following players were assigned to their respective teams by Manitoba:
Taylor Ellington Defence Victoria Salmon Kings
John de Gray Defence Bakersfield Condors
Dan Gendur Right Wing Victoria Salmon Kings
Scott Howes Left Wing Victoria Salmon Kings
Eric Regan Defence Bakersfield Condors
Dirk Southern Centre Victoria Salmon Kings
The Moose will then open their 14th regular season on Friday, Oct. 2nd with their home opener against the Houston Aeros at the MTS Centre. Gametime is 7:30 p.m. All fans who come to the game will receive a free Manitoba Moose fridge magnet schedule while three lucky fans will win a Manitoba Moose Hardcore Hockey Bar Fridge. Everyone will also get one last chance to reminisce on the 2008-09 season when the Moose unveil a series of banners.
Fans can buy tickets to that game and all other individual Moose games at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 780-3333 or by going online at www.ticketmaster.ca or www.moosehockey.com. Fans can also still purchase season tickets and mini-packs by calling the Moose offices directly at 987-7825 (PUCK).
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