The Amerks just wrapped up day two of training camp with another scrimmage at ESL Centre.  The Red team won the game with a flurry of goals in the second half against a struggling Ryan Mior.

Chris Beckford-Tseu looked great in goal during the first half of the scrimmage.  The fans remember last year but to the coaches and players it’s a new year and a new opportunity to win a job.  It’s pretty much guaranteed that Alexander Salak will join the Amerks with Plante or Beckford-Tseu being sent to the ECHL.  The job of second goaltender at this point is Plante’s to loes.

Jordan Henry could have a breakout season.  He progressed well last season and looks great on the ice.. skating, passing, and shooting.  If he can stay out of the penalty box he’ll be a great defender.

Keaton Ellerby, Michael Caruso, and Peter Aston were given the day off today.  They deserve the rest after a crazy travel schedule with the Panthers.

Graham Mink was also given the day off today.

Mixed in with a bunch of camp invites it was easy to pick out Mike York and Jamie Johnson.

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