Open Camp Recap -

Just realized we never posted our Open Camp recap on the blog...so take a second and catch up on what's happened so far in the off season.

The Des Moines Buccaneers held their 2009 Open Camp this past weekend. With over 14 games between three different teams, the coaching staff got to take a look at over fifty players.

The Buccaneers also welcomed three special guests as coaches for the teams during Open Camp. Paul Jerrard, Assistant Coach of the Iowa Chops of the AHL, coached the Navy and ran practices throughout camp. Marty Wilford, professional hockey player who played for the German Elite League last year, coached the Red team and also ran practices throughout camp. Jordan Parise, son of J.P. Parise and professional hockey player who played for the Austrian Elite League last year, coached the White team and also coached the 9 goalies who attended camp.

At the conclusion of camp on Sunday, the Buccaneers invited a total of seven players to attend the 2009 Invite Camp in June.

"All of the players at camp skated hard and showed us their strengths. We were really impressed by their determination on the ice. They all have the chance to develop as hockey players and perhaps someday play in this league. The seven players we're bringing back will have the chance to impress us again in June," said J.P. Parise.

Below are the seven players that were invited back...

• Colton Saucerman - D - 1992 - 5'9" - 180 lbs.
• Matthew Boogard - F - 1991 - 6'3" - 200 lbs.
• Brett Agnew - F - 1990 - 6'2" - 190 lbs.
• Christian McCollum - F - 1991
• Steven Behm - F - 1991 - 6'4" - 205 lbs.
• Ryan Garber - G - 1991 - 6'4" - 205 lbs.
• Connor Brogan - G - 1989 - 6'2" - 180 lbs.