October 8, 2012

The Adirondack Phantoms roster currently stands at 25 players after several roster moves were made by the Philadelphia Flyers according to general manager Paul Holmgren.

The Phantoms roster currently including 15 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goalies. Ten Phantoms have experience in the NHL including nine who played with the Philadelphia Flyers last year.

There will be plenty of recognition among Phantoms fans on this Adirondack roster. 20 out of the 25 on the roster have played for the Phantoms in the past including 18 players who were with the team last year.

The 25 players arriving in Glens Falls for the last week of training camp include:



Goalies:

Cal Heeter
Scott Munroe

Defensemen:

Marc-Andre Bourdon
Jeff Dimmen
Cullen Eddy
Zack Fitzgerald
Erik Gustafsson
Oliver Lauridsen
Brandon Manning
Danny Syvret

Forwards:

Rob Bordson
Tyler Brown
Sean Couturier
Shane Harper
Ben Holmstrom
Andrew Johnston
Matt Ford
Matt Mangene
Tye McGinn
Zac Rinaldo
Garrett Roe
Brayden Schenn
Mike Testwuide
Eric Wellwood
Harry Zolnierczyk


Additionally, seven players have been assigned to the Trenton Titans of the ECHL.
Those players include: Jason Akeson, Tyler Hostetter, Niko Hovinen, Blake Kessel, Marcel Noebels, Luke Pither and Ian Slater.


The ten players on the Phantoms roster who played for the Flyers either last season or in previous seasons include: Marc-Andre Bourdon, Sean Couturier, Erik Gustafsson, Ben Holmstrom, Brandon Manning, Zac Rinaldo, Danny Syvret, Brayden Schenn, Eric Wellwood an Harry Zolnierczyk.

Schenn scored 12 goals with the Flyers in his rookie season last year and also had six goals in only seven games while with the Phantoms. Couturier also had an impressive debut season as he racked up 13 goals in the NHL at only 18 years old and then later added a hat trick in a playoff game against Pittsburgh.

The Adirondack Phantoms open the Glens Falls portion of their practice schedule on Tuesday morning at 11:00. All practices are free and open to the public. It's your first chance to check out the Phantoms live and in person!
Future practices this week will be at 10:00 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Pick up your Phantoms schedule posters! They're available now at the Adirondack Phantoms offices located downstairs inside the Glens Falls Civic Center. Also look for them around town. Pick up an extra and post it on the door or window of your area store or business. Help spread the word...Hockey Season is Coming!!

Opening Night presented by Nemer Ford is on the way! The Adirondack Phantoms opener for the 2012-13 season presented by Bud Light will be Saturday, October 13 at the Glens Falls Civic Center featuring great retro-style red jerseys that will be auctioned to the fans following the game. Magnet Schedule giveaway that night presented by Great Meadow Federal Credit Union.

Get great savings with the Phantoms when you purchase a season ticket PLUS never waste a ticket. Your unused game tickets can be redeemed for future Phantoms games. 22-game and 12-game packages available as well.

I'm In! We need 1,756 season ticket holders for this season to help prove the viability of Glens Falls as a great hockey market. The league and other teams are watching! We're already off to a great start. and are closing in for our goal. Keep it up, fans! To join the "I'm In" campaign, contribute your $50 down-payment to a season ticket for 2012-13 or ask about a 22-pack or 12-pack ticket plan. Together we can do this. Call the Adirondack Phantoms at (518) 480-3355.