Walleye Sign Four More, Roster Up To 20
Published on September 17, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
(TOLEDO, OH) - The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce the next wave of player signings for the inaugural 2009-2010 roster. The Walleye have agreed to terms with Iain McPhee, Nick Rolls, Steve Silver, and Jonathan Trottier. This takes their current roster up to 20 players for the inaugural season.
Nick Rolls (Defense)
The 24-year-old recently completed his fourth season at SUNY-Plattsburgh (Division 3). His 107 career points ranks him 7th among defensemen and 46th overall in Plattsburgh history. The three-time All-SUNYAC First Team selection played three seasons with the Sarnia Blast of the Western Ontario Hockey League (WOHL).
Walleye Head Coach Nick Vitucci said, "Rolls was one of the top defensemen in all of Division-3 hockey throughout his college career. He is a power play quarterback with great vision and excellent mobility."
Rolls has been invited to the Grand Rapids Griffins training camp in the American Hockey League.
Position: Defense Height: 6'0"
Birthdate: December 20, 1984 Weight: 195
Marysville, Mich. Shoots: Right
Notes: Tied for 4th in the nation with 12 power play goals as a junior...led all conference defenseman with 23 assists as a sophomore...only defenseman to play in all 32 games as a freshman...was an All-Star with Sarnia (WOHL) in 2004-05...played soccer and football at Marysville (MI) High School.
Iain McPhee (Defense)
McPhee most recently played two seasons for the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers of the Atlantic University Sports Association (AUAA). Prior to that, he played for four seasons with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The 23-year-old defenseman had 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists) in just 37 games for Windsor in 2005-06.
"McPhee will add some stability to our defensive core this season. He is a smart and simple defenseman who makes great decisions," Vitucci said. "He will contribute offensively as well as take care of things in his own end."
Steve Silver (Defense)
The 24-year-old Silver played most recently for four seasons at the collegiate level. The Western Michigan product combined for 13 points with the Broncos from 2005-2009. Prior to his college career, Silver played for one season with the Cleveland Barons of the North American Hockey League (NAHL).
"He is the type of player that all coaches love. Silver has a tremendous work ethic and is committed to team defense,"
Walleye Head Coach Nick Vitucci said.
Position: Defense Height: 6'2"
Birthdate: August 1, 1986 Weight: 225
Brighton, Mich. Shoots: Right
Jonathan Trottier (Left Wing)
The 27-year-old Trottier played last season with the Corpus Christi Icerays of the Central Hockey League (CHL). He spent the previous four seasons in his home province of Quebec, playing two seasons in the LNAH (Ligue Nord-Americaine de Hockey) and two in the QSCHL (Quebec Senior Central Hockey League).
"Trottier will bring plenty of speed and toughness to every shift that he plays. He is warrior-type battler that will be a fan favorite here in Toledo," Vitucci said.
Trottier has been invited to the Grand Rapids Griffins training camp in the American Hockey League.
Position: Left Wing Height: 5'11"
Birthdate: June 6, 1982 Weight: 200
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec Shoots: Left
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