River Otters sign Dan Carney

October 12, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Missouri River Otters News Release


The Missouri River Otters of the United Hockey League agreed to terms with Dan Carney, a veteran forward with eleven years of professional experience, including ten years in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).

"Dan will bring veteran leadership and a terrific work ethic to our hockey team," River Otters Head Coach Kevin Kaminski said. "He's a very tenacious and gritty centerman who we expect to be a role model for some of our younger players."

Carney, 33, had a contract to play this season with the Texas Wildcatters of the ECHL, but he became available when they suspended operations this season due to Hurricane Rita. He spent 2004-05 with the San Angelo Saints of the Central Hockey League, scoring nine goals and adding 15 assists in 58 games. The 5'10'', 180-lb forward's most prolific season came in 2003-04 when he scored 14 goals and dished out 23 assists in 70 games for the Roanoke Express (ECHL). He won an ECHL championship with the Hampton Roads Admirals in 1998.

Carney joins a River Otters roster that includes: Goaltenders Kevin Reiter, Brenden Cuthbert, Ryan Senft, and Corey Wogtech; Defensemen Tim O'Connell, Tyler Butler, Jared Newman, Roman Vasut, Brian Heckendorn, Mark Lindsay, Leif Thorkelson, and Derek Stephens; Forwards Brad Church, Frank Littlejohn, Lars Pettersen, Damian Surma, Mark Odut, Brad MacMillan, Jim Murphy, Dmitri Toupikov, Ryan Scapinello, Richard Paul, and J.P. Beilsten.

The Rivers Otters first exhibition game is scheduled for Friday, October 14 against the Mallards at the Quad City Sports Center with a face-off at 7 PM CDT. On Sunday, October 16, the River Otters will host the IceHogs at the St. Louis Mills IceZone in an exhibition game. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM CDT. General admission tickets will cost $6 and will be available at the IceZone starting at 10 AM the day of the game.

The River Otters start their 2005-06 Colonial Cup quest Friday, October 21 at the Family Arena against the Motor City Mechanics. The River Otters are proud hosts of the 2006 UHL All-Star Classic on Wednesday, January 25. Tickets for the UHL All-Star Classic are scheduled to go on sale Friday, October 21. To order 2005-06 Missouri River Otters season or group tickets, please call the River Otters front office at (636) 896-4200, or visit the River Otters online at www.riverotters.com.



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