RoadRunners Agree To Terms With Skinner
Published on October 2, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL have announced that rookie center Peder (pronounced "Peter") Skinner has agreed to terms on a contract for the upcoming 2007-08 ECHL season.
Skinner, 21, tallied 29 goals and 70 points in 60 games with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League in 2006-07. The Isle-aux-Morts, Newfoundland native finished third on the club in scoring and guided the Frontenacs into the OHL playoffs where he collected six assists in five games, including a three-assist effort on March 25 against Oshawa.
"Peder is a skilled forward that brings tremendous speed, and we are excited to add him to our roster," said RoadRunners Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Brad Church. "I expect Peder to be a consistent contributor in every situation."
Skinner signed with Kingston on Nov. 2, 2005 after leaving Michigan State University midway through his sophomore season. He recorded four assists in 23 career games with the Spartans. Skinner and RoadRunners' center Jeff Kyrzakos were teammates with the St. Michael's Buzzers of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League from 2002-04. Skinner registered totals of 100 goals, 148 assists, and 248 points in 252 career junior and collegiate games.
Skinner joins a RoadRunners roster that already includes forwards Dustin Moore, Thatcher Bell, Sean O'Connor, Justin Maiser, Cam Paddock, Scott Kelman, Daniel Sisca, Jeff Kyrzakos, Chris Stevens, and Mitch Carefoot; defensemen Dave Pszenyczny, Brian Yandle, Nathan Schwartzbauer, Reagan Rome, and Nick Toneys; and goaltender Cody Rudkowsky.
The RoadRunners 2007 training camp will commence at 9:00 a.m. Sunday with introductory meetings and physicals at US Airways Center.
The RoadRunners will visit the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League in the "Battle of the Desert" pre-season series at 7:05 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 at the Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. Tickets for both pre-season games are on sale now and will be $13 regardless of location in Tim's Toyota Center. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-866-4-GET-TIX (1-866-443-8849), online at www.gettix.net, or in person at the Tim's Toyota Center Box Office.
The RoadRunners return to US Airways Center at 7:11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 when they host the Utah Grizzlies to commence their third season in the desert. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2007-08 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
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