RoadRunners Unveil 2006 Training Camp Roster

Published on October 6, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release


PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes and the San Antonio Rampage, have announced their 2006 training camp roster. On-ice workouts will commence at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow at US Airways Center followed by an intra-squad scrimmage from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

The RoadRunners current training camp roster includes 21 forwards, 10 defensemen, and two goaltenders. Among those competing for a spot on the 2006-07 regular season roster that were not previously announced are forwards Karl Gagne, John Hecimovic, Todd Jackson, Jeff Kyrzakos, Mike Mills, Cam Paddock, and Yannick Tifu, defensemen Daniel Bochner, Nikita Korvokin, Jake Ortmeyer and Matt Smyth, and goaltenders Cody Rudkowsky and Josh Tordjman. A complete training camp roster is attached to this press release.

Defenseman Brent Henley and goaltender Mike Mole, who were previously announced as having signed contracts, are both currently with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League.

Come break the ice on the 2006-07 RoadRunners season with the second annual Ice Breaker Party from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday inside the Casino Arizona Pavilion at US Airways Center. Fans will have a unique opportunity to tour the arena and purchase season tickets, including season tickets in the new Toyota Club, by selecting their actual seats in the building right on the spot. Everyone who takes a tour of US Airways Center will receive a free RoadRunners t-shirt. There will be also be locker room tours where fans can try on actual hockey equipment, kids' activities in the Casino Arizona Pavilion, and the season debut of the RoadRunners' entertainment squad, the "Puck Patrol". The RoadRunners will also be kicking off their on-ice workouts with a special intra-squad scrimmage from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Following practice, Head Coach Ron Filion, new Assistant Coach Brad Church, and RoadRunners players will be on hand to take pictures and sign autographs.

Food and drinks will be provided in the Toyota Club, and prizes will be given away throughout the afternoon.

Individual game tickets for the 2006-07 regular season are currently on sale and can be purchased at the US Airways Center Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Ticketmaster.com.

Opening Night 2006 at US Airways Center will be on Friday, Oct. 20 when the RoadRunners welcome the Utah Grizzlies at 7:11PM for the first game of an opening weekend three-game series. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.

2006 PHOENIX ROADRUNNERS TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

FORWARDS (21)

#18 Justin Aikins

#33 Joe Dusbabek

#44 Shawn Futers

#11 Karl Gagne

#28 John Hecimovic

#13 Todd Jackson

#6 Brad King

#15 Jeff Kyrzakos

#17 Liam Lindstrom

#19 Travis Lisabeth

#7 Tommy Maxwell

#9 Scott May

#21 Mike Mills

#20 Lance Monych

#16 Kyle Musselman

#27 Joe Ori

#22 Cam Paddock

#34 Scott Seney

#29 Aaron Slattengren

#41 Brett Smith

#10 Yannick Tifu

DEFENSEMEN (10)

#24 Paul Ballantyne

#23 Daniel Bochner

#2 Dusty Demianiuk

#36 Nikita Korovkin

#26 Jake Ortmeyer

#5 Dave Pszenyczny

#32 Alexandre Rouleau

#25 Matt Smyth

#12 Weston Tardy

#14 Andrew Winnik

GOALTENDERS (2)

#30 Cody Rudkowsky

#39 Josh Tordjman

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