westbeach55
09-22-2005, 11:01 AM
Prince Albert Raiders
2005 pre-season: 2-3-0
General Manager: Donn Clark
Head Coach: Peter Anholt
2004-05 Record: 31-32-5-4, 71 pts (3rd in East Div., 7th in Conf.) GF: 185 GA: 191
2005 Playoffs: Lost in seven games to Brandon in Eastern Conference final.
2004-05 Top Scorers:
Aki Seitsonen 67gp-24g-28a-52pts
Caine Pearpoint 72gp-20g-28a-48pts
Jeremy Colliton 41gp-16g-30a-46pts
The Prince Albert Raiders look to build upon a strong second half of the 2004-05 season and a great post-season run that saw them take Brandon to seven games in the Eastern Conference final. Up front, the Raiders will feel the loss of key players like team captain Jeremy Colliton and veteran Caine Pearpoint. However, the return of Finnish forward Aki Seitsonen - the team's leading scorer last season - and a healthy Kyle Chipchura should soften the blow. More will be expected from returnees like Brad Erickson, Brett Novak, and sophomore Ryan DePape. Defence shouldn't be a problem for the Raiders as the team returns five players from last year's squad including 2005 NHL draft picks Mike Gauthier and Jeff May. The addition of highly-touted Minnesota Wild prospect A.J. Thelen will also bolster an already deep Raiders blueline. Alex Archibald looks to be the number one netminder for the Raiders with the departure of Rejean Beauchemin, while Brant Hilton and 16-year-old rookie Karsten Felske duel for the back-up role.
(from whl.ca)
2005 pre-season: 2-3-0
General Manager: Donn Clark
Head Coach: Peter Anholt
2004-05 Record: 31-32-5-4, 71 pts (3rd in East Div., 7th in Conf.) GF: 185 GA: 191
2005 Playoffs: Lost in seven games to Brandon in Eastern Conference final.
2004-05 Top Scorers:
Aki Seitsonen 67gp-24g-28a-52pts
Caine Pearpoint 72gp-20g-28a-48pts
Jeremy Colliton 41gp-16g-30a-46pts
The Prince Albert Raiders look to build upon a strong second half of the 2004-05 season and a great post-season run that saw them take Brandon to seven games in the Eastern Conference final. Up front, the Raiders will feel the loss of key players like team captain Jeremy Colliton and veteran Caine Pearpoint. However, the return of Finnish forward Aki Seitsonen - the team's leading scorer last season - and a healthy Kyle Chipchura should soften the blow. More will be expected from returnees like Brad Erickson, Brett Novak, and sophomore Ryan DePape. Defence shouldn't be a problem for the Raiders as the team returns five players from last year's squad including 2005 NHL draft picks Mike Gauthier and Jeff May. The addition of highly-touted Minnesota Wild prospect A.J. Thelen will also bolster an already deep Raiders blueline. Alex Archibald looks to be the number one netminder for the Raiders with the departure of Rejean Beauchemin, while Brant Hilton and 16-year-old rookie Karsten Felske duel for the back-up role.
(from whl.ca)