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RiverHawks' Announce Training Camp Schedule and Roster

October 10, 2011 - SPHL (SPHL)
Augusta RiverHawks News Release


The Augusta RiverHawks, proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), is announcing that its 2011-12 Training Camp will begin on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the James Brown Arena and conclude with an exhibition game at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville with a match against the FireAntz on Saturday, October 15.

The RiverHawks will take to the ice for the first session of Camp at 11AM on Monday morning. The 'Hawks will host their media luncheon following the session at 12 Noon at the James Brown Arena where RiverHawks' players and staff will be available for interviews. All media are encouraged to attend. However, with the exception of media, all Training Camp sessions are closed to the public.

The RiverHawks will have six additional on-ice sessions this week before they head to Fayetteville on Saturday for their first and final pre-season game against the FireAntz at 7:30PM.

Fans will recognize the names of a few returning players in Camp from last season, including: Matt Auffrey (F), Jim Gehring (F), Aaron McGill (F), Drew Baker (D), Jason Price (D), Ed Snetsinger (D), Peter Skoggard (G), and Lucas Labelle (F).

Additionally, three players from the RiverHawks' Free Agent Camp last week were selected to join the main camp; Kevin Matheson (F), Anthony Luckow (G), and Sean Stagles (D).

Although changes and additions to the roster are inevitable, the most current Training Camp roster can be found below:

# PLAYER POS BORN FROM HT WT

Matt Auffrey F 1/3/1986 Cincinatti, OH 6'2 220

Aaron McGill F 6/26/1989 Salem, OR 6'1 190

Jesse Echternach F 6/6/1986 Bmidji, MN 5'11 181

Bobby Collar F

Brighton, MI 5'11 181

Kyle Watson F 8/23/1986 Stittsville, ON 6'2 210

Jim Gehring F 10/3/1983 Chester Spring, PA 5'11 181

Derek Gregorack F 2/12/1989 Ajax, ON 6'2 200

Tim Recio D 11/1/1984 Pittsburgh, PA 5'9 190

Robert Mazins F 12/5/1990 Riga, Latvia 6'0 201

Jordan Bernier F 4/4/1991 St. Hyacinthe, QC 6'1 201

Andrew Owsiak F 8/4/1987 Moose Jaw, SK 5'7 168

Tyson Theaker F 3/30/1989 Oakville, ON 5'11 185

Kevin Matheson F 3/31/1986

Jason Price D 2/8/1985 Farmington Hills, MI 6'3 198

Drew Baker D 1/30/1986 Dawsonville, GA 6'2 210

Sean Stagles D 2/3/1989 Rochester, NY 5'10 168

Ed Snetsinger D 2/17/1986 Ajax, ON 6 ‚¬â„¢0 183

Tim Brownell D

Crystal Lake, IL

David Wilson G 3/19/1985 Caledon, ON 6'1 190

Peter Skoggard G 7/7/1988 Lulea, SW 6'1 190

Anthony Luckow G 9/7/1986 Shelby Township, MI 6'0 175

The RiverHawks will open the SPHL season on home ice on Thursday, October 20 at 7:35PM with a rematch of last season ‚¬â„¢s President ‚¬â„¢s Cup Finals against the reigning League champions, the Mississippi Surge. Tickets are going fast so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by calling the RiverHawks ‚¬â„¢ front office at 706 993 2645, at the James Brown Arena Box Office, or online at www.georgialinatix.com.

Season tickets are still available and can be purchased through the RiverHawks ‚¬â„¢ office, as well. Additional information on the Team, schedule, and tickets is available at www.augustariverhawks.com.



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