The Allen Americans announced their Training Camp roster for the 2012-2013 season on Friday. The 26-player roster will be whittled down to 19 players by camp’s end.
“It’s time to get down to business,” said Americans new defensive coach, and former Dallas Stars defenseman, Richard Matvichuk. Matvichuck, along with minority owners Ed Belfour, Craig Ludwig, Steve Duchesne and Mike Modano will assist new Head Coach Steve Martinson during on-ice drills.
“I’ve waited all summer for this day,” said Martinson. “It’s always exciting starting a new adventure. We have assembled a lot of talent here and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone together on the ice.”
The Americans have many familiar faces returning to the ice this season. Jarret Lukin, Brian McMillin, Jason Deitsch, Mike Berube, Tyler Ludwig and Trevor Ludwig all played in Allen last season, and have been re-signed for 2012-13. The Americans also have several players who will be back in red this season after playing in other leagues last year: Nino Musitelli, Kip Brennan and Chris Whitley.
Below is the complete training camp roster which will hit the ice for the first time on Monday, October 8th at 10:00 AM. All Training Camp sessions are open to the media and public.
Forwards
9 Brian McMillin
11 Nino Musitelli
12 Chapen Leblond
13 Scotty Howes*
14 Harry Mahesh
16 Anthony Maiani
17 Ryley Grantham
18 Andrew Howes
19 Jason Deitsch
22 Jamie Schaafsma
27 Daryl Bootland
32 Jarret Lukin
37 Kip Brennan
41 Adam Pineault
51 Brad Gallant
78 Brennan Vargas
Defense
3 Tyler Ludwig
6 Mike Berube
23 Mike Montgomery
24 Trevor Ludwig*
28 Andrew Randazzo
79 Matt Cohen
Goalies
1 Shane Madolora
35 Mark Schacker
40 Steve Silverthorn
83 Chris Whitley
At AHL Camp *
The Allen Americans will play two pre-season contests, opening on the road at Texas on Friday, October 12th at NYTEX. The Americans will play their only home pre-season game on Saturday, October 13th at 7:05 PM against the Texas Brahmas.
