Americans Announce Additions to 2011-12 Main Camp Roster

Press Release

KENNEWICK, WA – Tri-City Americans’ Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that 13 players from last week’s rookie camp have been invited back to attend this week’s main camp.

Goaltender, and Richland-native, Casey Kaiser was asked to stay, along with defensemen Jeremy Briscoe, Brandon Carlo, Kaleb Denham, Clint Filbrandt, Jordan Klimek and Kyle Mitsunaga.  Seven forwards also remained, including Parker Bowles, Duncan Edney, Taeron Lewis, Taylor Marr, Austin Mayton and Tyler Mrkonjic.

With the additions, there are now 47 players attending main camp, including 27 forwards, 16 defensemen and 4 goaltenders.  For a main camp schedule of events, visit the Americans’ website at www.amshockey.com.

2011-12 Main Camp Roster w/ Additions
Player, DOB, Height, Weight, Hometown, 10-11 Club

Goaltenders (4)
Eric Comrie, July 6-95, 6'0 175, Newport Beach, CA, LA Selects U-16
Casey Kaiser, Jan. 28-96, 6’1 160, Richland, WA, Tri-City Jr. Americans Bantam
Emile Pyper, July 10-94, 6’5 200, Surrey, BC, Surrey Midget A-1
Ty Rimmer, Mar. 23-92, 6’0 175, Edmonton, AB, BRANDON / PRINCE GEORGE

Defense (15)
Jeremy Briscoe, July 27-96, 6’4 186, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes Bantam
Brandon Carlo, Nov. 26-96, 6’2 156, Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado Thunderbirds
Kaleb Denham, May 9-96, 6’1 155, Innisfail, AB, Red Deer Rebels White Bantam
Drydn Dow, Sept. 21-92, 5'8 165, Calgary, AB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Clint Filbrandt, Apr. 17-95, 5’11 165, Calgary, AB, CNHA Blazers
Sam Grist, June 27-93, 6'4 200, Victoria, BC, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Riley Guenther, Sept. 3-94, 6'0 190, Calgary, AB, Calgary Northstars AAA Midget
Justin Hamonic, Feb. 14-94, 6'3 200, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg Wild AAA Midget
Jordan Klimek, Aug. 18-95, 5'10 145, Langley, BC, West Valley Hawks
Matt MacKenzie, Oct. 15-91, 6’2 200, Calgary, AB, CALGARY / TRI-CITY
Kyle Mitsunaga, May 8-95, 5’11 177, Boise, ID, Boise High School
Michal Plutnar, Feb. 21-94, 6’2 175, Chotebor, CZR, HC Liberac U-18 / U-20
Brock Sutherland, Jan. 14-91, 6'2 195, Brandon, MB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Mitch Topping, Feb. 19-93, 6’1 180, Red Deer, AB, CHILLIWACK BRUINS
Zachary Yuen, Mar. 3-93, 6'1 200, Vancouver, BC, TRI-CITY AMERICANS


Forwards (27)
Brennan Bosovich, Jan. 28-93, 5’8 165, Martensville, SK, Prince Albert Mintos AAA Midget
Parker Bowles, Jan. 25-95, 5’9 140, Calgary, AB, CBHA Rangers
Tyson Dallman, Oct. 12-93, 6’1 175, Prince Albert, SK, Prince Albert Mintos AAA Midget
Olli Dickson, Feb. 18-93, 6’1 185, Penticton, BC, Kimberley Dynamiters
Duncan Edney, Apr. 29-95, 5'9 165, Edmonton, AB, CAC Canadians
Justin Feser, July 29-92, 5'9 180, Red Deer, AB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Dylan Fluter, Feb. 1-94, 5'9 175, Saskatoon, SK, North Battlefords Stars AAA Midget
Justin Gutierrez, Dec. 22-95, 6’3 180, Anchorage, AK, Alaska All-Stars U-16
Patrick Holland, Jan. 7-92, 6'0 175, Lethbridge, AB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Adam Hughesman, Feb. 28-91, 5'11 185, Winnipeg, MB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Matt Hughesman, Feb. 28-94, 6’0 190, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg Sharks AAA Midget
Taeron Lewis, Feb. 10-95, 6’0 180, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg Monarchs
Taylor Marr, Jan. 18-95, 5'7 140, Twin Butte, AB, Lethbridge Hurricanes Midget
Bryden Marsh, Feb. 17-94, 6’3 190, Salmon Arm, BC, Golden Rockets
Austin Mayton, Jan. 22-96, 6’0 170, Richland, WA, Spokane Jr. Chiefs Bantam
Jordan Messier, Feb. 4-92, 6'2 195, Canmore, AB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Marcus Messier, Jan. 17-94, 5'9 155, Canmore, AB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Max Moline, Jan. 30-93, 6'3 195, Lethbridge, AB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Tyler Mrkonjic, Feb. 24-96, 6’1 162, St. Albert, AB, St. Albert Sabres Bantam
Lucas Nickles, Aug. 15-94, 6’0 175, Salmon Arm, BC, Golden Rockets
Connor Rankin, Nov. 30-94, 6'0    180, N. Vancouver, BC, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Gage Rapitta, Mar. 1-94, 6’0 190, Regina, SK, Yorkton Harvest AAA Midget
Mackenzie Royer, Sept. 20-92, 6’0 185, Spruce Grove, AB, CALGARY / MOOSE JAW
Brendan Shinnimin, Jan. 7-91, 5'10 180, Winnipeg, MB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Malte Strömwall, Aug. 24-94, 5’11 175, Luleå, SWE, Linköping U-18
Mason Wilgosh, May 16-91, 5'8 190, Winnipeg, MB, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Brian Williams, Jan. 10-95, 5’9 160, Claremont, CA, LA Selects U-16

* Bold indicates call-up from Rookie Camp


(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)