2010 Tryout Camp Rosters

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Getting to know one of the newer additions to the team...Peter MacIntosh

This article, titled MacIntosh to play jr. hockey in U.S. loop, first appeared in The Daily Gleaner. It was written by Bruce Hallihan.

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Peter MacIntosh hopes to earn a Division 1 hockey scholarship by going through Des Moines, Iowa.

MacIntosh missed his prom and Leo Hayes High School graduation ceremony to attend a June training camp in Des Moines, but it was worth the trip.

He landed a roster spot on the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League.

Longtime hockey coach Tom Coolen helped MacIntosh get the invite and the six-foot-one, 195-pound defenceman took care of the rest.

"The camp started out with six teams," MacIntosh said. "By the time it got down to two, there were fast-paced games and high intensity.

"I'm hoping to do well and get seen by a few people. I'm hoping this leads to a Division 1 deal in the states."

The Buccaneers are coached by former Ottawa Senators' bench boss Dave Allison. Ex-NHLer J-P. Parise is the team's general manager and director of hockey operations.

"Dave was up front and honest," MacIntosh said. "I felt really appreciated by him. He seems like a real good guy, but at the same time a demanding coach. That's something you look for."

MacIntosh, who turned 17 on May 19, knows he'll have to prove himself all over again at the main camp in September.

"You talk somewhat about (potential) roles," he said, "but until you get down there and prove what you've got, everyone's in the same boat. I'm just going to show them what I've got and hopefully it leads to a major role on the team."

MacIntosh played the past two seasons for the Woodstock Slammers of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League - although he was sidelined more than half of last season.

"Last year was a tough year," he said. "I had two freak plays where I happened to break my wrist in the same spot, the growth plate."

He had his right wrist broken during an open-ice collision Nov. 2. Six games after he returned, he had his left wrist broken when he was checked against the boards at the end of January.

"Those are the first two injuries that ever made me miss any games. I feel 100 per cent now," said MacIntosh, who was drafted in the sixth round (109th overall) by the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the 2008 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League entry draft.

"I talked to Bathurst off and on the past few years," he said, "but I never went to camp. I really want to play college in the states and I'm sticking to that."

MacIntosh attended both Woodstock and Leo Hayes high schools, averaging 87 over four years.
"I pride myself on my defence, but I feel I play an all-around game," MacIntosh said. "I think my mental game is a strength. I feel like I play a smart game and make good decisions; try to break things up before they happen.

"But I'm always working to try to get better," he said. "To say you're not working on anything sounds crazy. You've got to be working on everything all the time."

MacIntosh played for New Brunswick's under 15 and 16 provincial teams. He also represented Team Atlantic at the 2008 world under-18 hockey challenge in London, Ont.

"That was a tremendous experience," MacIntosh said. "You're playing against some phenomenal hockey players - the best players in the world in your age group. We placed seventh or eighth but we lost a lot of close games."

He was New Brunswick bantam AAA league MVP - and team captain - when Fredericton won the title in 2005-06 and helped the midget AAA Canadiens win the provincial crown the following season.

In 2007-08, he was team rookie of the year for the Slammers, contributing a goal and four assists in 44 games. He also had 69 penalty minutes.

In his abbreviated 2008-09 campaign, he had a pair of power play goals, nine assists and 62 PIM in 23 games.

"I'm grateful to the Woodstock Slammers organization for giving me the opportunity to step in as a 16-year-old and play," MacIntosh said, thanking head coach Jason Tatarnic, owner Andrew McCain "and all the staff."

"Woodstock's a great organization and I loved it there," he said. "It was just time to move on in my hockey career."

Tatarnic says MacIntosh should do fine in the USHL.

"Peter's a quality defenceman," Tatarnic said. "The USHL is a pretty good league, a step up from our league. So in terms of exposure for U.S. colleges, he's going to be seen quite a bit."

Scouts should like what they see, the coach said.

"He's a very responsible defenceman in the defensive zone," Tatarnic said. "He makes a very good first pass. He doesn't jump up into the play all the time, but when he does he picks the right moments.''

2009 - 2010 Roster Released

The Des Moines Buccaneers have taken the first steps to finalize their roster for the 2009 – 2010 season; with 5 returners and 20 new players the team is making strides to put an exciting, fresh product on the ice.

Over 100 players attended the invitation-only selection camp held June 18th though June 21st in hopes of becoming a Buccaneer. All players attending the camp possessed talent, dedication and commitment, but cuts were made throughout the camp. At the end of camp, Head Coach Dave Allison and General Manager J.P. Parise had the list down to 30 players.

“The amount of talent at our invite camp was above average – all of the players who attended showed us a great amount of talent and skill. We had a difficult time cutting our list of players down to 30, and an even harder time making the final cuts. But the final roster that we have put out is the one that will make the difference out on the ice for this upcoming season,” said Parise.

The new team listed below mixes backgrounds, experience, diversity and skills as the roster include players from the all over the United States including the Southwest and the Northeast, as well as the Northwest and Canada.

Five returning Buccaneers appear on the list, including forwards J.P. Burkemper, Michael Fink, H.T. Lenz and Ryan Walters, as well as defenseman Ami Peled, all who are expected to be playmakers this season.

Absent from the roster are forward Josh Myers and defenseman Andrew Panzarella, who were traded to Tri-City in a trade earlier this week.
“We are continuing to build our future. Andrew and Josh were traded earlier this week in return for Daniel Heath (D-Tri City Storm) and Joe Wilson (F-Syracuse Stars). Both players have the ability to succeed wherever they are playing. Both were strong players, but in looking forward we had to make a decision that would be best for their futures and best for ours. We wish both of them nothing but the best and look forward to what Daniel and Joe are able to bring to the table in Des Moines,” said Head Coach Dave Allison.

In addition to Daniel Heath and Joe Wilson, some other notable new players on the roster include Eric Knodel, Austin Coldwell, Colton Saucerman, DJ Vandercook and TJ Tynan.

Knodel, a 6’6” 225 lbs. defenseman, played for the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers last season and drafted by the Bucs in the USHL Entry Draft. He made an impression at the Buccaneers Invite Camp, not just with the Bucs coaching staff but with an NHL team. This past Saturday he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fifth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Coldwell, a 6’1” 190 lbs. defenseman, was the first round draft pick in the USHL Entry Draft and played for the Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL last year. He played in 56 games and raked up a total of 27 points and 61 penalty minutes.

Saucerman, a 5’9” 180 lbs. defenseman, tried out for the Buccaneers during the Open Camp at the end of May and was invited back to Invite Camp and made the final cut. The offensive defenseman played for the Pikes Peak 16AAA team last year and had 48 points and 183 penalty minutes.

Vandercook, a 6’3” 190 lbs. forward, was drafted by the Buccaneers in the USHL Entry Draft. He played in 70 games for the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL and had 40 goals and 30 assists last season.

Tynan, a 5’9” 170 lbs forward, spent time on the Buccaneers affiliate list over the last season. The Illinois native played for the Chicago Mission, who participated in the Buc Bowl, and in 80 games, had 47 goals and 82 assists.

“We’re pleased with the amount of talent that this roster has, as well as our affiliate list. We’ll continue to make some changes and a final roster will not be out until after the USHL Fall Classic in September but this is the beginning of something new. We look forward to the start of the season and the product we will put on the ice,” said Parise.

Below you will find the complete roster of 25 players…

Jack Berger('90 - Forward)
J.P. Burkemper ('91 - Forward)
Brandon Burrell ('90 - Defense)
Mitch Cain ('91 - Forward)
Brandon Carlson ('92 - Defense)
Austin Coldwell ('90 - Defense)
Joe Faust ('91 - Defenese)
Michael Fink ('90 - Forward)
Connor Frick ('92 - Defense)
Daniel Heath ('90 - Defense)
Eric Knodel ('90 - Defense)
HT Lenz ('89 - Forward)
Jack McNamara ('90 - Forward)
Eric Mihalik ('91 - Goalie)
Dan O'Donoghue ('91 - Forward)
Ami Peled ('89 - Defense)
Colton Saucerman ('92 - Defense)
Trevor Tracy ('91 - Forward)
TJ Tynan ('92 - Forward)
DJ Vandercook ('90 - Forward)
Ryan Walters ('91 - Forward)
Charles Williams ('92 - Goalie)
Joe Wilson ('92 - Forward)
Taylor Wolfe ('91 - Forward)
Dalton Young ('93 - Defense)

Final All Star Rosters

So after a weekend full of hockey, last second schedule changes and last second roster changes we arrived to Sunday with two final All Star teams. Below are the rosters...

White Team
Goalies: Daniel Sullivan and Charles Williams
Defense: Brandon Carlson, Ami Peled, Andrew Panzarella, Brandon Lubin, Nick Cecere and Connor Frick
Forwards: HT Lenz, Ryan Walters, Max Gardiner, TJ Tynan, DJ Vandercook, Josh Myers, Brett Agnew, Bryce Johnson and Andy Edwards

Blue Team
Goalies: Eric Mihalik and Michael Reed
Defense: Eric Knodel, Brad Jones, Austin Coldwell, Joe Faust, Dalton Young and Peter MacIntosh
Forwards: Kenny Agostino, Jake Berger, Colton Saucerman, Connor Brickley, Michael Fink, Mitch Cain, Taylor Wolfe, JP Burkemper and Trevor Tracy

Now it's a matter of the coaching staff sitting down and putting together their team. This could be an interesting week. Rosters are due to the league on July 1st - we'll keep you in the loop!