Rookie Center Kasper Called up to Worcester
February 24, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (February 24, 2005) â Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jason Christie of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that rookie center Kris Kasper has been signed to a professional tryout by the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate â the Worcester IceCats.
Kasper â a 5-foot-11, 197-pound native of Gibbons, Alberta â has collected 10 points (6g, 4a) and 147 penalty minutes (PIM) in 37 games with the Rivermen to open his professional campaign. The 21-year-old pivot tallied 59 points (31g, 28a) and 258 penalty minutes (PIM) in 56 games over two seasons (2002-2004) with the Tier II Junior "A" Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). He helped capture the 2003 Royal Bank Cup (Canada's Tier II Junior A Championship), Anavet Cup (Played between the winner of the SJHL & the Manitoba Junior Hockey League-MJHL) and the MemberCare Cup (SJHL Champion) with Humboldt.
The Peoria Rivermen are a proud affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and a member of the ECHL â The Premier "AA" Hockey League. On Thursday, February 24, the Rivermen host NHLer Scott Gomez and the Alaska Aces. Game time is 7:00 p.m. It is Patriotic Night, and the team will wear special American Flag-themed jerseys to be auctioned off after the game. On Friday, February 25, Peoria welcomes the Reading Royals to Carver Arena for the first of two in a row between the clubs. Game time is 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, February 26, the Rivermen and the Royals battle again at 7:00 p.m. at Carver Arena. It is Five-Star Water Night. Two lucky Rivermen fans will each win a year's supply of water by registering at the game. It is also Delta Dental Night. The first 1,000 Kids 12 & Under will receive a toothbrush. There will also be Sonicare toothbrushes given away. It is also a Kaufman Wellness Center Night. Fans may receive a free spinal check and back massage with a donation to the Children's Hospital of Illinois. And there will also be a Goodwill Clothes Drive. For individual game tickets, call Ticketmaster at 309.676.8700.
ECHL Stories from February 24, 2005
- Rivermen Outscored by Alaska 6-4 at Home - Peoria Rivermen
- Aces finish off unbeaten trip with 6-4 win over Peoria - Alaska Aces
- 180 Homeless Veterans Given Free Tickets to Sunday's Game - San Diego Gulls
- Two Changes Made For Sea Wolves Home Games - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Steelheads welcome back original play-by-play voice - Idaho Steelheads
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Gladiators acquire Fultz from Texas in Exchange for Sawruk - Atlanta Gladiators
- SpongeBob is coming to town - Bakersfield Condors
- Rivermen Team Trading Card Set Now Available - Peoria Rivermen
- Rivermen Announce St. Louis Blues Alumni/Rivermen Nostalgia Game on Saturday, February 26 - Peoria Rivermen
- Rookie Center Kasper Called up to Worcester - Peoria Rivermen
- Byron Rucker resigns as Grrrowl GM - Greenville Grrrowl
- Huge crowd expected for March 5 - San Diego Gulls
- Fahey Returns From Worcester, Peters To IR - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
- Three New Jerseys Added! / Jersey Auction Ends at Noon on Friday - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Gulls dump on Salmon Kings - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Ice Dogs Win Fourth Straight, Beat Vegas 4-3 - Long Beach Ice Dogs
- Gulls Rebound Against Salmon Kings, 4-1 - San Diego Gulls
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.
