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Snakes Finalize Roster

October 23, 2008 - SPHL (SPHL)
Columbus Cottonmouths News Release


Columbus Cottonmouths head coach Jerome 'Boom Boom' Bechard has finalized the Snakes 2008-09 opening night roster. The Cottonmouths have released defenseman Lance Smith, which brings the final roster to 18 players. With that transaction, Will Barlow will move back from forward to defense.

The Snakes roster consists of mostly familiar faces, with only three newcomers to the Snake Pit. The team returns seven forwards, four defensemen and a goalie from last season, while three players return from previous stints with the Snakes. Michael George, Brad Patterson and Mark Stockdale come to the Snakes for their first season in Columbus.

"We've got three solid lines that are all capable of putting the puck in the net and should boost our goal scoring," head coach Jerome Bechard said. "With a lot more depth and size on the blue line and two number-one goalies, we've got the tools we need to win another championship."

The Cottonmouths open the season at home tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 24 against the Huntsville Havoc, and host the Knoxville Ice Bears Saturday, Oct. 25. Game time for both nights is 7:30 p.m.

The Snakes 2008-09 roster is as follows:

Goaltenders:

Chad Rycroft

Ian Vigier

Forwards:

Michael George

Tim Green

Orrin Hergott

Dan Leslie

Ryan McCarthy

Lorne Misita

Brad Patterson

Ryan Rutz

Craig Stahl

Mark Stockdale

Defensemen:

Will Barlow

Andrew Dwyer

Tyler Johnson

Mat Ponto

Jason Schulz

Chris Stubel



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