Vandermeer, Brooks Reassigned to Worcester (AHL)
January 14, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (January 14, 2004) â Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jason Christie of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that defenseman Joe Vandermeer and center Brendan Brooks have been reassigned to the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate â the Worcester IceCats.
Vandermeer â a 5-foot-10, 180-pound native of Caroline, Alberta â has notched 17 points (2g, 15a) in 31 games for the Rivermen this season. The 27-year-old, who is in his sixth professional season, played two games for Worcester earlier this season and did not register a point.
Brooks â a 5-foot-10, 185-pound native of St. Catherines, Ontario â ranks third on the Rivermen in goals (11) and fourth in points (24), having played 30 games. It will be the first call-up of 2003-2004 for Brooks and fourth of his career. He is in his sixth professional season and second with the Rivermen.
On Thursday, January 15, the Rivermen host the archrival Dayton Bombers. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Carver Arena. WWE Legend Ric Flair will appear courtesy of the Par-A-Dice Hotel-Casino. He will sign autographs for $5 (which includes an 8x10) from 6-8:00 p.m.; limit two per person.
On Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, Peoria hosts the rival Johnstown Chiefs in two in a row at Carver Arena. On Friday, it is a Coca-Cola Finally Friday. Fans will receive a 2-for-1 Upper Bowl admission by presenting a Cherry Coke or Vanilla Coke can at the Carver Arena Box Office. Game time is 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, it is Trevor Baker Bobblehead Night, sponsored by CEFCU. The first 3,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of the Rivermen captain. Special game time is 8:00 p.m.
The Peoria Rivermen are a member of the ECHL â America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Rivermen will host the 2004 ECHL All-Star Game & Skills Competition on January 20-21, 2004. Tickets are available by calling 309.676.1040.
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