Friday, October 17, 2008

Texas Brahmas opening day roster set

Eleven forwards and six defensemen listed for Friday's season opener

The Texas Brahmas Hockey Club has released its' opening day roster for the 2008-09 season.

Listed at goaltender are David Cacciola and Brett Jaeger.

The defense will consist of veterans Craig Minard and Mike Vellinga joined by Justin Kinnunen, Kevin McLeod, Matt Hanson and newcomer Ross Rouleau.

The offense will include veterans Lance Galbraith and Aaron Davis joined by Jason Deitsch, Tyler Skworchinski, Greg McConnell, Mark Carragher, Brad Bonello, Pete Rouleau, Marc Belanger, Matt Quinn and Matt Burto.

The roster will change when forwards Scott Sheppard and Grant Jacobsen and defenseman Chris Mann re-join the team.

"I believe we have assembled a team with great depth this season. We have set our expectations for this year very high." Brahmas Head Coach Dan Wildfong told the Dallas Morning News.

This season the Texas Brahmas will be under the leadership of newly appointed captain, veteran defenseman Craig Minard. Wearing the "A" for the purple and black will be defenseman Justin Kinnunen and forward Lance Galbraith.

In order for the fans to be acquainted to the 2008-09 team, all Texas Brahmas players will be available for a special autograph session in the main lobby following Saturday night’s game.

You can download a copy of the opening day roster here

Photo Credit: Robert Keith

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