Millionaires Opening Day Roster / Mini-Preview

2010-2011 Melville Millionaires

#34 G Zach Rakochy (1993) Canora, SK
#35 G Kyle Jahraus (1990) Saskatoon, SK

#2 RW Chris Gartner (1991) Anthem, Arizona
#4 LW Andre Parker (1993) Melville, SK
#5 D Steve Terry (1991) Sartec, California
#6 D Bob Pond (1991) Penticton, BC
#7 D Craig Karius (1990) Melville, SK
#8 C Michael Desjarlais (1991) Bonnyville, AB
#9 C Dustin Eberle (1992) Calgary, AB
#10 RW/D Justin Hollinger (1990) Neudorf, SK
#11 LW Roger Tagoona (1992) Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
#12 LW Godric Tham (1992) Calgary, AB
#13 LW Connor Lowe-Wylde (1992) Blairmore, AB
#16 C Dane Bonish (1990) Cupar, SK
#17 D Dylan Hanson (1992) Lumsden, SK
#18 LW Michael Rogoschewsky (1990) Melville, SK
#19 RW Mark Owen (1991) Carman, SK
#20 RW Cody Hanson (1990) Regina, SK
#21 LW Rob Lazo (1991) Winnipeg, MB
#22 C Brayden Metz (1990) Regina, SK
#24 D Tyler Bird (1992) Regina, SK
#25 D Jared Williamson (1992) Winnipeg, SK
#27 D Jordan Paddock (1993) Regina, SK
#28 D Tyson Newell (1991) Prince Albert, SK

Returnees

G Rakochy- 09/10: 7-11-0-1, 2.97, .914

D Pond- 09/10: 18 GP (1g-2a-3p, 2 PIM)
D Karius- 09/10: 48 GP (2g-9a-11p, 133 PIM)
D Newell- 09/10: 12 GP (1g-3a-4p, 11 PIM)

F Desjarlais- 09/10: 57 GP (11g-28a-39p, 37 PIM)
F/D Hollinger- 09/10: 53 GP (17g-23a-40p, 69 PIM)
F Bonish- 09/10: 47 GP (7g-11a-18p, 28 PIM)
F Rogoschewsky- 09/10: (9g-7a-16p, 47 PIM)
F Owen- 09/10: 40 GP (7g-6a-13p, 10 PIM)
F Hanson- 09/10: 54 GP (12g-17a-29p, 134 PIM)
F Lazo- 09/10: 38 GP (1g-5a-6p, 12 PIM)
F Metz- 09/10: 34 GP (8g-12a-20p, 32 PIM)

Newbies

G Kyle Jaharus- 09/10: Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
2-10, 4.71, .865

D Steve Terry- 09/10: St. Louis Jr Blues
37 GP (4g-18a-22p, 58 PIM)

D Dylan Hanson- 09/10: Regina Pat Canadians (SMAAAHL)
37 GP (3g-4a-7p, 102 PIM)

D Tyler Bird- 09/10: Tisdale Trojans (SMAAAHL)
41 GP (2g-8a-10p, 186 PIM)

D Jared Williamson- 09/10: Winnipeg Thrashers (MAAAHL)
44 GP (1g-9a-10p, 52 PIM)

D Jordan Paddock- 09/10: Regina Pat Canadians (SMAAAHL)
44 GP (5g-13a-18p, 18 PIM)

F Chris Gartner- 09/10: Arizona Redhawks (Jr 'A' WSHL)
36 GP (10g-7a-17p, 63 PIM)

F Andre Parker- 09/10: Yorkton Harvest (SMAAAHL)
41 GP (11g-24a-35p, 123 PIM)

F Dustin Eberle- 09/10: Calgary Rangers ('AA' Midget)
Stats N/A
08/09: Notre Dame Argos: 39 GP (6g-4a-10p, 43 PIM)

F Roger Tagoona- 09/10: Norman Northstars (MAAAHL)
42 GP (25g-16a-41p, 69 PIM)

F Godric Tham- 09/10: Calgary North Stars (AMHL)
25 GP (1g-6a-7p, 14 PIM)

F Connor Lowe-Wylde- 09/10: Southwest Rockies (Alberta 'AA')
32 GP (27g-15a-42 pts)

Gone

G Deszi Wiens (GRAD)
D Austin Krahenbil (GRAD- U of Ottawa)
D Jordan Reeve (GRAD- U of R)
D Derek Wasylyshen (Trade- Wpg Saints)
F Logan Herauf (NAHL- New Mexico)
F Matt Kinnunen (GRAD- Columbus SPHL)
F Michael Jordan (GRAD- SAIT)
F Tyson Melnychuk (GRAD)
F Colton Kennedy (GRAD- Wisconsin-Superior)
F Cody Gross (GRAD- U of R)
F Ryin Allison (Neepawa, MJHL)
F Landon Minto (Awaiting Trade)

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The Mils are YOUNG. Seven 20-year-olds and plenty of rookies.

Goal (2)
20- 1
17- 1

Defense (8)
20- 1
19- 3
18- 3
17- 1
(5 rookies)

Forward (14)
20- 5
19- 4
18- 4
17- 1
(6 rookies)

Overall
20- 7
19- 7
18- 7
17- 3

Fiesel Quotes:

On being rated last in Pre-Season SJHL Power Rankings

"Well fans will be happy to know we've been ranked at or near the bottom in 6 of my 7 years here and we've been to the final twice and to the South Final 3 years in a row, so I think we'll be okay!"

Strengths/Concerns?

"I like our goaltending. We only had 14 goals against (in 6 Pre-Season games), and if you look at the rest of the league, that'd be the fewest given up in the league. I think that's our strength. I think our backend played very well even though we're young back there. So I hope we won't be easy to score on, but at the same time, we did have challenges scoring goals. That's an area we're going to have to address, and we'll need to be better on special teams."

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Also don't forget about the Millionaires' "Poor Man's Luncheon" on Thursday.

Come down to the Legion for soup/sandwich and dessert, and a game ticket for just $10.

The Mils will introduce the team, and also unveil their captains for the 2010/11 season.