USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Stampede reduce roster to 23

Published on September 22, 2004 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


Sioux Falls, SD- The Sioux Falls Stampede unveiled their 23-man roster yesterday. All USHL teams entered the preseason with a 25-man roster, but under USHL guidelines needed to have their rosters reduced to 23 players by early Tuesday morning.

The Stampede released defenseman Josh Elzinga and goaltender Kasey Moreland. Elzinga played in 40 games last season with the Stampede, chipping in eight assists. Elzinga has informed team officials that he is pursuing a professional career in the United Hockey League (UHL) and has already signed a pro contract. When Elzinga hits the ice in the UHL he will become the seventh Stampede player to play professional hockey.

Moreland played in 35 games last year with the Stampede, collaborating a 6-15-1 record, a 3.54 GAA and a .904 saves percentage. It has been learned that Moreland was pursued by other USHL teams, but has decided to step away from hockey and pursue a college education.

The Stampede roster is now set at 23 players and includes forward T.J. Oshie of Warroad, MN. Oshie is expected to join the Stampede for Saturday's home opener versus Waterloo. Oshie, is a 5'10" forward who has already committed to the University of North Dakota. He is scheduled to return to Warroad High School once the high school season begins and return to the Stampede after his high school season has ended.

The Stampede open the 2004-05 season this Saturday at the Sioux Falls Arena versus the defending Clark Cup Champion Waterloo Black Hawks. Game time 7:05 PM and tickets are still available.

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