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River Otters Give Jeff Cameron a Shot

September 17, 2003 - United Hockey League (UHL)
Missouri River Otters News Release


Defenseman Jeff Cameron brings heavy shot and toughness to the River Otters He scored 16 points in just 31 games for the New Mexico Scorpions (CHL)

ST. CHARLES, MO (September 17, 2003) – Head coach/director of hockey operations Lonnie Loach of the Missouri River Otters of the United Hockey League (UHL) announced today that defenseman Jeff Cameron has been signed for the 2003-2004 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cameron is just over the marker for rookie status of 40 games (54), but he brings some experience to the team. He won the 2000-01 Avanet Cup Championship with the Weyburn Red Wings in the SJHL with former River Otter Casey van Schagen. Cameron has played for three different pro teams, two of which were Central Hockey League (CHL) member clubs, and the other was an East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) team- the Wheeling Nailers. After being used sparingly in Wheeling, Cameron had a brief stint in Fort Worth. His last stop was in New Mexico with the Scorpions, where he excelled. Cameron scored 16 points (2g, 14a) in just 31 games for the Scorpions, and participated in four playoff games with the team.

Cameron can rip the rubber off some pucks with his heavy shot. "Jeff's got a hard shot, and he can skate very well." Loach said. "He's a great competitor, and his numbers in the second half of last season show that he has a lot of potential."

The River Otters open training camp on October 12, and will play an exhibition game against the CHL's Indianapolis Ice on October 13th at the CenturyTel Ice Arena. The puck drops at 7:30, and tickets will be available September 22nd for five dollars at the Family Arena and the CenturyTel Ice Arena box offices.

The River Otters' players under contract include defensemen Doug Searle, Ryan Gillis, and Tony White, forwards Joe Ritson, Charlie Blyth, Jeff Petruic, Kori Davison, Troy Mann, and rookie Jesse Heerema. The River Otters have signed two goaltenders- Brian Regan and Tim Knudsen. Rookie defenseman Chad Moore has been invited to the River Otters 2003 training camp.

The Missouri River Otters open their new season on October 24th. Former River Otters coach Mark Reeds, and his Kalamazoo Wings, comes to town to take on his former captain and new River Otters head coach Lonnie Loach. It's also St. Louis Pizza and Wings Magnet Schedule Night. Don't forget that all full season ticket holders have been entered in the River Otters' Gulliver's Travels Vacation Sweepstakes. The drawing to win a seven-day all-inclusive trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, will be held on opening night, October 24th. Season ticket packages and corporate partnership opportunities are available by calling the River Otters at 636.896.4200. Jeff Cameron Defense Born Oct 11 1981 Height 6.01 -- Weight 215

Bottom Line: Entering his second professional season...Won the 2000-01 Avanet Cup (SJHL) with the Weyburn Red Wings...great 2003 with New Mexico (CHL), 16 points and 42 penalty minutes in 31 games...had four games of playoff experience with New Mexico...

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