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Stampede kick-off training camp

September 2, 2009 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Stampede officially kicked off training camp for the 2009-10 season today with their first practice at the Sioux Falls Ice and Recreation Center (SFIRC). The Herd has 29 players in camp vying for 23 spots on the regular season roster. To view the complete roster, click here

The Stampede have a lot of new faces in camp with just seven players returning from last year, including forward and Pierre native, Matt Farris. Farris, who has already committed to Princeton University, is in his third season with the Stampede. On defense, the Herd welcome back Chad Ruhwedel who was a plus-12 in 55 games last season. Clay Witt, who has already committed to Northeastern University, is back in goal this season after posting a .911 save percentage in 18 games last year. Other returning veterans include forwards Josh Holmstrom and George Michalke and defensemen Daniel Furlong and Marcus Perrier.

Some of the key newcomers include the Stampede's number one draft pick Michael Voran. Voran spent last season playing for the Wenatchee Wild of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) where he finished as their leading scorer, posting 56 points (24g, 32a) in 55 games. Trent Frey is another forward who should contribute, he led the NAHL in goals scored with 35 last season. In goal, Quebec native Lino Chimienti will team up with Witt to provide the Stampede a good one-two punch in between the pipes.

The Stampede will begin the preseason on September 15th and 20th with preseason tilts against the Sioux City Musketeers and the Fargo Force in Brookings, SD. Both games will take place at the Larson Ice Center and will be fundraisers for the Brookings Ice Skating Association (BISA). Tickets are available now through the Stampede business office located at 1919 W. 57th St. Suite 101, or at www.brookingsrangers.com. A complete preseason schedule is listed below. The Stampede open the regular season at home on October 2nd against the Des Moines Buccaneers at 7:05 PM.

2009-10 Preseason Schedule

Tuesday, September 15th vs. Sioux City @ Brookings 7:05 PM

Friday, September 18th at Fargo 7:35 PM

Sunday, September 20th vs. Fargo @ Brookings 6:05 PM

*Thursday, September 24th vs. Chicago @ IBP Ice Center 9:30 AM

*Friday, September 25th vs. Waterloo @ Tyson Events Center 1:00 PM

*Saturday, September 26th vs. Indiana @ Tyson Events Center 1:00 PM

*2009 Fall Classic (Sioux City, IA)

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