Rivermen Cut Roster to 23
Published on October 4, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, IL - General Manager of Hockey Operations Kevin McDonald announced today that the team has released one player and assigned two others to their respective ECHL team prior to Peoria's final preseason matchup at Rockford.
The Rivermen released Pascal Perron, the brother of St. Louis Blues star David Perron. Pascal recorded an assist in his only preseason appearance on Thursday at Quad City.
The team also sent defensemen Nick Tuzzolino to ECHL Alaska and Mike Beynon to ECHL Las Vegas. Both players appeared in the first two preseason contest against Quad City and Rockford.
The Rivermen are on the road tonight in Rockford for the team's final preseason game against the IceHogs before beginning the regular season on Friday at Iowa.
On Saturday, October 11, the Rivermen face off against the Iowa Chops in their home opener; it's the back end of a home-and-home set between the clubs. It is Heritage Bank Magnet Schedule Night for the first 5,000 fans, and one lucky fan will win a Frigidaire Refrigerator, courtesy of the UFS Downtown Outlet Center, on which to put their magnet. Fans can also enjoy a pre-game tailgate event - "Smoke The Chops!" - just outside the Jefferson Street entrance of Carver Arena from 5:30-7:00 p.m. It is presented by Alwan & Sons Meat Company, Anheuser-Busch, Brewers Distributing, Coca-Cola and Centerplate.
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