Phantoms Roster Announced

Published on October 3, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


The Adirondack Phantoms officially unveiled their roster for the beginning of the 2013-14 regular season. The roster was formally submitted to the American Hockey League earlier today.

The team's lineup features 26 total players including 16 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders. 18 out of the 26 players suited up for the Phantoms at some point last season.

Ben Holmstrom returns from a knee injury for his third year as the team's captain. Jason Akeson is back for his third season with Adirondack after leading the team in scoring the previous two seasons.

The longest tenured Phantoms include Ben Holmstrom, Cullen Eddy and Rob Bordson. Holmstrom has now been a part of the Phantoms for at least part of five straight seasons and with 181 career games is on the precipice of breaking the Adirondack Phantoms' record of 185 held by Kevin Marshall. Eddy and Bordson are part of the Phantoms for their fourth straight season.

There are also some exciting and experienced newcomers to the Phantoms this year as well. Yann Danis, 32, is one of the most experienced goalies in the league. Bruno Gervais is a veteran NHL defenseman of over 400 games. Prospect Michael Raffl from Austria enters his first professional season in North America.

The Adirondack Phantoms open the 2013-14 regular season this Saturday night on the road against the Hershey Bears. The Phantoms will also travel to the Hartford Wolf Pack next Friday, October 11 and then will have their Opening Night in Glens Falls on Saturday, October 12 against Hartford, AHL affiliates of the New York Rangers. Tickets for the Opening Night game are selling well and are going fast. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets ahead of time by calling the Phantoms at 518-480-3355.

2013-14 Adirondack Phantoms

2 - Mark Alt (D)

5 - Steven Delisle (D)

6 - Matt Konan (D)

7 - Oliver Lauridsen (D)

8 - Doug Clarkson (F)

9 - Rob Bordson (F)

12 - Michael Raffl (F)

13 - Zack FitzGerald (F)

15 - Marcel Noebels (F)

16 - Tye McGinn (F)

18 - Tyler Brown (F)

19 - Brandon Alderson (F)

20 - Cullen Eddy (D)

23 - Ben Holmstrom (F)

24 - Petr Straka (F)

25 - Nick Cousins (F)

26 - Chris VandeVelde (F)

27 - Kyle Flanagan (F)

28 - Brandon Manning (D)

29 - Derek Mathers (F)

34 - Yann Danis (G)

35 - Cal Heeter (G)

37 - Bruno Gervais (D)

38 - Jason Akeson (F)

44 - Maxim Lamarche (F)

57 - Matt Mangene (F)

Opening Night for the first home game of the 2013-14 season celebrating the 25th season of the AHL in Glens Falls will be Saturday, October 12 against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Purchase a special Opening Night Package for only $40 (plus tax) including two tickets to Opening Night, two flex tickets valid for any future Phantoms game at the Glens Falls Civic Center, and a commemorative pint glass. Offer available while supplies last. Call the Phantoms to reserve your special package at 518-480-7784.

Upcoming

Saturday, October 5 (7:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Hershey Bears (First Away Game of 2013-14)

Friday, October 11 (7:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Hartford Wolf Pack

Saturday, October 12 (7:00) OPENING NIGHT! - Hartford Wolf Pack at Adirondack Phantoms

Magnet Schedule Giveaway courtesy of Great Meadow Federal Credit Union.

Monday, October 14 (2:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Albany Devils



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