River Dragons Announce Opening Night Roster
Published on October 26, 2023 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Columbus River Dragons News Release
COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons announced the team's starting 2023-24 roster ahead of tonight's season opener in Baton Rouge, LA against the Zydeco.
This season, Federal Prospects Hockey League teams were allowed to keep only 19 players, six of which must be considered rookies under league rules. The River Dragons were faced with many difficult decisions in the off-season, but ultimately have rostered a squad they believe will once again be right at the top when it comes to competing for the Commissioner's Cup.
Led by returning captain Josh Pietrantonio, the River Dragons feature 12 players who appeared with the team last year. The team also made a big splash in the summer by signing Justin MacDonald and Carter Shinkaruk to the club as well. MacDonald has won three championships and been voted a league MVP three times in his career. Shinkaruk has been previously named to the FPHL's Forwards of the Year list, and led the league in both assists (24) and points (32) in the COVID-19-shortened season of 2020-21.
Here is a complete list of this year's team:
1 Breandan Colgan Goaltender
4 Alex Storjohann Forward
7 Justin MacDonald Forward
9 Josh Pietrantonio Forward Captain
10 Cody Wickline Forward
11 Kirk Underwood Defense
15 Kyle Moore Forward
17 Austin Daae Forward Assistant Captain
18 Nathan Balkwill Defense
20 Ryan Gil Defense
21 Sequoia Swan Forward
22 Jay Croop Forward Assistant Captain
31 Travis Roy Goaltender
44 Carson Andreoli Forward
47 Nolan Slachetka Defense
71 Alexander Jmaeff Forward
88 Ryan Hunter Forward
89 Lane King Defense
91 Carter Shinkaruk Forward/Defense
The River Dragons begin the quest for the Commissioner's Cup tonight at 8:30 pm ET in Baton Rouge against the expansion Zydeco. The River Dragons will also play the Zydeco Friday night at 8:30 and Saturday at 8 pm ET. The AirForce Heating and Air pregame show kicks off a half-hour before puck drop on flagship station 106.9 Really Rocks and on the River Dragons YouTube channel, @ColumbusRiverDragons.
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