RiverBlades roster set
October 9, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Arkansas RiverBlades News Release
The Arkansas RiverBlades are set for their fourth year in the ECHL as General Manager/ Head Coach Chris Cichocki made final cuts today. The RiverBlades trimmed the roster to seventeen active players by releasing Goaltender Jeff Reynaert, Defenseman Matt Dennehy and Left Wing Paul Andrea. Starting the season on injured reserve are forwards Kevin Korol and Sean Nolan.
"Right now we are still a work in progress" said Cichocki. " I feel we have some strengths at Goaltender and Defense, but injuries have forced me to rethink our situation at the forward spots"
Cichocki backed his words by making a trade with Peoria for left wing Damon Whitten. Whitten played last season for the Kelly Cup champion Greenville Grrrowl , scoring 9 goals and 23 assists for 32 points during the regular season. Whitten the played in 15 playoff games adding two goals toward Greenville's title run. Whitten played his college hockey at Michigan State.
The RiverBlades open the 2002-03 regular season on Saturday, October 12, hosting the Louisiana IceGators at 7:05 PM. Ticket information is available by calling the RiverBlades office at (501) 975-2327.
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from October 9, 2002
- Storm Picks Up Two More - Toledo Walleye
- School's in for the Condors - Bakersfield Condors
- Gulls Name Captains - San Diego Gulls
- ECHL Transactions - October 9 - ECHL
- RiverBlades roster set - Arkansas RiverBlades
- Nailers Change Home Opener Start Time - Wheeling Nailers
- IceGators announce Opening Night Roster - Louisiana IceGators
- RiverBlades set Radio and TV Broadcast plans - Arkansas RiverBlades
- Gulls Set Opening Night Roster - San Diego Gulls
- Everblades Release Evans - Florida Everblades
- Twelfth Version of Toledo Storm Unveiled at Historic Landmark - Toledo Walleye
- Stingrays Release Roster - South Carolina Stingrays
- Generals Sign Sam Ftorek, Waive Seven Players - Greensboro Generals
- Generals Announce Opening Night Roster - Greensboro Generals
- Roster Moves Set Team for Opening Night - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Sea Wolves Announce Opening Night Roster - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Sunday's IceGators' game rescheduled for November 7 - Louisiana IceGators
- Sirois to Captain the Pride - Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz
- Another Kelly Cup Champion Returns to Greenville - Greenville Grrrowl
- Children Free at all Sunday Home Games - Mississippi Sea Wolves
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Arkansas RiverBlades Stories
- Arkansas RiverBlades to Relocate or be Sold
- Cichocki Not to Return in 2003-04
- Stanley Cup Party Tonight
- RiverBlades To Host Stanley Cup Party
- East Coast Hockey League Changes Name
