The Rochester Americans opened the 2009 training camp getting right to the point, playing hockey! There was not any skating, passing, or shooting drills. The players got on the ice, skated a few laps and went right into playing a scrimmage. It feels like a it was only a few weeks ago that the Rochester Americans cleaned out their lockers and went home for the summer.
Who were half those players out on the ice? I have no idea and neither did a lot of other people. They don’t have numbers or names on the practice jerseys and it’s the first time a lot of them have met.
After a brutal preseason travel schedule with the Florida Panthers the more recognizable players that we’ll be expecting the most from were given the morning off. Those players were Graham Mink, Mike York, Kenndal McArdle, David Brine, Jamie Johnson, Jordan Henry, and Clay Wilson. Rory Fitzpatrick was on the ice this morning prior to everyone else putting in some skating. Assuming nothing crazy happens those players are all guaranteed roster spots for opening night.
Looking back at the start of 2008 training camp we were all hopeful [...]Read More