Texas Brahmas announce 2009 playoff roster

First playoff game set for Saturday night at NYTEX

The Texas Brahmas released their 2009 playoff roster today. Among the 19 skaters listed are goaltenders Brett Jaeger and David Cacciola, six defensemen and 11 forwards.

The Brahmas regular season leading scorer Scott Sheppard will be suited up as will forward Jason Deitsch and All-Star defenseman Justin Kinnunen.

Amateur players will be named later this week. All CHL teams are allowed up to three amateur players in the postseason (two skaters and one goaltender).

FORWARDS: Travis Banga, Brandon Benedict, Matt Burto, Jordan Cameron, Jason Deitsch, Grant Jacobsen, Greg McConnell, Matt Quinn, Pete Rouleau, Scott Sheppard and Tyler Skworchinski

DEFENSEMEN: Mike Vellinga, Justin Kinnunen, Kevin McLeod, Ross Rouleau, Craig Minard and Nathan Saunders

GOALTENDERS: David Cacciola and Brett Jaeger