Third annual prospect camp announced

Making the Cut 2009 coming in September

Last year, a young defenseman by the name of Ross Rouleau joined a group of 21 other prospects at the Making the Cut prospect camp. Attendees came from as far away as Vancouver, Prince Edward Island and even Australia.

At 20, the 6-foot-one, 180 pound defenseman came to the NYTEX Sports Centre two weeks early, skating and working out daily to be ready physically. Rouleau brought a level of skill, maturity and a work ethic that impressed coaches Dan Wildfong and Ron Vogel. When he learned he had made the cut, Rouleau said he couldn't believe it. "I was pumped...but it only gets harder from here," he said.

Rouleau celebrates with his Brother Pete

But the hard work paid off. On May 6th, Rouleau raised the Ray Miron President's Cup over his head as a member of the Central Hockey League Champion Texas Brahmas.

Once again, prospects will be competing for two official CHL training camp contracts and an opportunity to make the roster of the 2009-10 Texas Brahmas. As usual, fans will be invited to attend all on-ice sessions.

Here's the current schedule:

Thursday, September 24th, 7 PM - Registration and meeting at NYTEX

Friday, September 25th

10:15 - 11:45 am Session I
12:15 - 3:15 pm Session II

Saturday, September 26th

6:45 - 9:45 am Session I
4:30 - 7:00 pm Session II

Sunday, September 27th

7:00 - 10:00 am Session I
3:30 - 6:30 pm Session II

Players who are extended training camp contracts will be notified at the conclusion of camp on Sunday, September 27

Think you've got what it takes? Download the application here

Image Credit: Texas Brahmas Hockey Club