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IceMen 2008-2009 Inaugural Season

IceMen Announce Series of Moves

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The Evansville IceMen made more moves on Tuesday in their quest for an AAHA Championship.  The IceMen made their second trade of the season, sending forward Dan Kohanchuk to the Battle Creek Revolution for forwards Aaron Naphan (6’ 196lbs.) and Paul Hannah (5’11” 185lbs), as well as defenseman Jesse Farley (6’3” 200lbs).

 

 

 

“We love Danny”, General Manager Chip Rossetti said on Tuesday.  “We just needed to find ways to get better and we felt that these guys can help us do that.  We are adding some more size and experience and we feel that this is going to make us a better team.”

 

 

 

The IceMen also announced the signing of defenseman Jeff Gillies (6’2” 210) from Vancouver, BC and forward Riley Wiley from Overland Park, KS.

 

 

 

In order to make room for these new additions, the IceMen released defenseman Brandon Davis (5’10” 205lbs), and forwards Dylan Haddix (6’ 175lbs), Shawn Lee (6’ 185lbs) and Mark Lebbens (5’10” 175).  “We hate to see anyone go,” Coach Jason Reichart said, “but we need to keep getting better.  We want to put together a Championship team.  These guys are all talented players, but we needed to make some room.”

 

 

 

The IceMen are going to be announcing more additions in the coming days in their quest for and AAHA Championship.

 

 

 

The team is on the road for their next three games, in Chi-Town and Battle Creek, before returning home to welcome the Detroit Dragons for the first time on Saturday January 3rd and Sunday January 4th.  Tickets are still available for all games by contacting the IceMen office at 812-435-8971.

Ice Men Trade Galloway to Chi-Town

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The Evansville IceMen have announced that they have completed a trade with the Chi-Town Shooters.  Evansville Defenseman and Captain, Warren Galloway, will be suiting up for the Shooters this weekend.  In return, the IceMen acquired Defenseman Ryan Sexsmith, from Bellville Michigand, and Forward Bobby Kalush from the Shooters.
 
In seven games for the Shooters, Sexsmith has tallied five points, including 1 goal and 4 assists, along with 6 penalty minutes.  "Ryan is an exciting young player," General Manager Chip Rossetti said.  "He has a strong work ethic and is going to bring a lot of excitement to the IceMen."
 
Kalush adds some more professional experience to the young IceMen squad as he is in his third year of professional hockey.  This season, Kalush has 2 goals, including one against his new club.  "Bobby has been around the block for a few years in professional hockey", Rossetti said, "and we are going to be relying on his experience to help this team improve and grow."
 
The IceMen finalized the trade on Thursday night.  "We felt it was time to make a change", Head Coach Jason Reichart said.  "Warren is a hard worker, but we felt that this was the best thing for him and for our team.  We wish him the best of luck in his career and the rest of his season with the Shooters."
 
The IceMen and the Shooters will go head to head this weekend for two games in Dyer.  The IceMen will then return home next weekend for two games on the 12th and 13th.

IceMen Annouce First Player to be Called Up

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The Evansville IceMen of the All American Hockey Association are excited to announce that the team has received it's first call-up of the 2008-2009 season.  General Manager Chip Rossetti received the call Tuesday morning from the Flint Generals of the International Hockey League.  The Generals wanted to retain the services of IceMen defenseman C.J. Schneider.
 
Schneider came to the IceMen from New Jersey and  has tallied 6 points on the young season, with 4 goals and 2 assists in 5 games.  He has also accumulated 24 penalty minutes this season.
 
Head Coach Jason Reichart was happy to hear about C.J. getting the call.  "In the short time that C.J. has been here, he has grown a lot as a player and a leader, on and off the ice", Reichart said.  "We are excited for him and wish him the best of luck.  We know he has the ability and positive attitude to succeed at that level."
 
Schneider will be heading out of town on Tuesday and will be on the ice for the Generals on Thursday when they head to Ft. Wayne to take on the Comets.
 
"This is what we are here for", General Manger Chip Rossetti said.  "We're here to give these guys a shot and try to move up.  That is what C.J. has done.  He's come in here and played well for us and earned his shot."
 
The IceMen are making some other roster changes that will be in place when the team hits the ice against the Battle Creek Revolution on Saturday at Swonder Ice Arena at 8pm.

2008-09 Updated Regular Season Schedule

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Date Opponent Game Time
Fri, Nov 14 vs. Chi Town Shooters  
Sat, Nov 15 vs. Battle Creek Revolution  
Fri, Nov 21 at Detroit Dragons  
Sat, Nov 22 at Detroit Dragons  
Sun, Nov 23 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Nov 29 vs. Battle Creek Revolution  
   
Sat, Dec 6 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Sun, Dec 7 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Fri, Dec 12 vs. Battle Creek Revolution  
Sat, Dec 13 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Dec 20 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Dec 27 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Sun, Dec 28 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Wed, Dec 31 at Battle Creek Revolution  
   
Sat, Jan 3 vs. Detroit Dragons  
Sun, Jan 4 vs. Detroit Dragons  
Fri, Jan 9 at Battle Creek Revolution  
Sat, Jan 10 at Battle Creek Revolution  
Sun, Jan 11 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Fri, Jan 16 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Jan 17 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sun, Jan 18 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Jan 24 vs. Detroit Dragons  
Sun, Jan 25 at. Detroit Dragons  
Fri, Jan 30 vs. Detroit Dragons  
Sat, Jan 31 vs. Detroit Dragons  
   
Fri, Feb 6 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Feb 7 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sun, Feb 8 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Fri, Feb 13 vs. Battle Creek Revolution  
Sat, Feb 14 vs. Detroit Dragons  
Fri, Feb 20 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Feb 21 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Sun, Feb 22 at Chi-Town Shooters  
Fri, Feb 27 at Battle Creek Revolution  
Sat, Feb 28 at Battle Creek Revolution  
   
Sun, Mar 1 vs. Detroit Dragons  
Fri, Mar 6 vs. Battle Creek Revolution  
Sun, Mar 8 at Detroit Dragons  
Fri, Mar 13 vs. Chi-Town Shooters  
Sat, Mar 14 at Chi-Town Shooters  

 

Home games in bold.  Home games start at 8:00pm.

Home games played at Swonder Ice Arena in Evansville.

For more information, log onto www.evansvilleicemen.com.

Links of Interest
Evansville IceMen
A Special Edition of Sunday Special
Original Broadcast Date of October 19, 2008