Left to right: Josh Tucker, Kyle Pierson, Lee McClure, Trent Iffland
“First Four” Troy Bruins Announced
Troy, OH- Nearly sixty years after the legendary Troy Bruins of the International Hockey League introduced the sport of ice hockey to the citizens of Troy and the Northern Miami Valley, The Troy Bruins Jr A Hockey Team is proud to introduce the first four players for the newest incarnation of the hockey legacy this coming fall.
Upon the successful completion of the first local tryout camp, held at Hobart Arena on June 19 through 21, four players have committed and have signed with the team, creating the “First Four” Troy Bruins, and adding a fresh new chapter to local sports history.
“Our first [tryout] camp was intended as an opportunity for local hockey players of juniors age to showcase their talents and abilities at a level most have not had the ability to experience, and we are excited to have four talented young men from the region as the first players in team history” commented Troy Bruins President and General Manager Rick Szabo. Of the four players who signed, two come from Central Ohio (Josh Tucker, Trent Iffland); one is from the greater Cincinnati area (Kyle Pierson) and one player is from Beavercreek, Ohio (Lee McClure). All four players have prior experience at the Junior level, and should be great assets to the team.
“We hope to sign at least two more players from that local tryout camp in the near future” remarked Szabo. He continued “As we progress towards the season, our players will be present throughout the Northern Miami Valley at public appearances and events, helping the community get to know them and us as a team”.
A first-year member of the United Junior Hockey League, the Troy Bruins bring competitive and entertaining Junior A level hockey back to Troy’s historic Hobart Arena starting in September. For more information on the Troy Bruins, visit their website at www.TroyBruins.com. Troy Bruins “First Four” Signings:
Lee McClure Forward Age 19 From Beavercreek, Ohio 5’11”, 180lbs, Shoots Right Previous Teams: Wright State University, 31gp – 22G – 16A Mahoning Valley Phantoms, 62gp – 20G – 16A
Trent Iffland Defenseman Age 18 From Dublin, Ohio 6’0”, 210lbs, Shoots Right Previous Teams: Dublin Jerome High School, 32gp – 11G – 15A Toledo Cherokee Jr A
Josh Tucker Forward Age 20 From Lewis Center, Ohio 5’11”, 157lbs, Shoots Left Previous Teams: Findlay Grrrowl Jr A, 21gp – 18G – 22A Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, 47gp – 30G – 31A
Kyle Pierson Forward Age 19 From Fairfield, Ohio 6’0”, 170lbs, Shoots Left Previous Team: Atlanta Knights, 48gp – 9G – 22A
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The Troy Bruins Hockey Team is pleased to announce the launch of the official Troy Bruins Myspace page!
"This is a continuation of our dedication to applying the latest in social networking to our fan development, and in turn create a great way for fans in our community to stay connected to the Troy Bruins" noted Bruins VP of Communication & Broadcasting JT Szabo. In addition to the newly launched Myspace page, fans have already began joining the official Facebook page, with additional social networking platforms coming soon.
Fans with Myspace profiles can add the Troy Bruins as a friend by searching for "Troy Bruins" on their myspace homepage, by clicking on the Myspace button on the "Fans" page of TroyBruins.com or by CLICKING HERE.
The Troy Bruins are pleased to announce their first-ever open tryout camp on June 19-21 in Troy was a success, with a great mix of local and out of town talent competing to be some of the first Troy Bruins.
With each player receiving nearly ten hours of ice time and equal opportunity to showcase their skills to the coaching staff and management, in addition to meetings and one-on-one interviews; the weekend camp was a great experience for all.
Additionally, media coverage from the Troy Daily News, Troy5 TV and MiamiCountyPost.com furthered the buzz surrounding the public's ability to see possible future Bruins in action; drawing a steady crowd during the two days of scrimmages.
The Bruins now set their sights on the upcoming Denver Tryout Camp scheduled for July 25-26 in Denver, Colorado. Players interested in attending this camp can still register by downloading and sending in the camp registration form by clicking HERE.
The Troy Bruins are proud to announce Quality Inn in Troy as the official host hotel of the Troy Bruins.
As part of the arrangement, participants involved in this weekend's Troy Trout Camp can reserve a double room at the Quality Inn by asking for the "special Troy Bruins rate".
Additionally, courtesy of our friends at the Miami County Visitors Bureau, all participants will receive a complimentary Visitors Packet, filled with useful information on attractions, accommodations, history and dining from around the Troy-Miami County area.
Quality Inn 1375 W State Route 55 Troy, OH 45373 (937) 335-0021
The Troy Bruins are excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming Troy Tryout Camp on June 19-21.
Hosted at the home of the Troy Bruins, 3,800-seat Hobart Arena, the camp is free and open to the public, as the camp will consist of several exciting scrimmage sessions. Players from all over the country will converge on Troy, including a number of local area participants.
The tentative itinerary for the weekend includes:
Friday, June 19: - 5-7pm Registration
Saturday, June 20: - 9 to 9:30am : Goalies/Warm Up - 9:30 to 11:45am : Split/Game - BREAK - 1:30 to 2pm : Goalies - 2 to 4:15pm : Split/Game
Sunday, June 21: - 9:15am : Meeting - 10:30 to 12:30pm : Split/Game - BREAK - 2 to 3:30pm : Game
Any interested players can still register for the camp by completing and submitting the tryout registration form accessible HERE.
The Troy Bruins are still accepting registrations for the upcoming Troy, Ohio tryout camp on June 19, 20 & 21 at Hobart Arena. Information on the camp, and a downloadable registration form can be found on the Tryout Information page of TroyBruins.com. Those wishing to attend the Troy camp must submit their registration form ASAP to reserve their spot.
Additionally, the camp registration form is now available for the Western Tryout Camp set for July 25-26 in Denver, Colorado. Information on the camp and the downloadable registration form are also on the Tryout Information page of TroyBruins.com
The second summer meeting of the UJHL was a success, with all teams agreeing on several points of business in preparation of the 2009-2010 season.
Of note, includes:
- 52-Game Regular Season (24 at Home) - UJHL All-Star Game & Showcase Format Finalized - Ability to carry three 21-year olds per team - Divisional Alignment
The UJHL board of governors approved a 52-game regular season schedule, of which 24 games will be played at home, 24 games away and four games to be played at the 2010 UJHL All-Star & Showcase weekend to be held in January in Elmira, NY.
Additionally, the UJHL has established eligablility for up to three 21-year old players per team. Eligability is based on birth year.
Finally, the league has established a "one-divison" format with all seven active teams, of which, the top four will recieve playoff births at the end of the regular season.
The "Troy Bruins" name has been around since 1951 in various incarnations.
Its latest one was unveiled recently.
The Szabo family is bringing Junior "A" level hockey to Hobart Arena during the 2009-10 season with the formation of a team based in Troy - the Troy Bruins.
Troy, OH – The Troy Bruins hockey team is proud to announce that they will partner with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets to present the Blue Jackets Breakaway event at the 2009 Troy Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 6 from Noon to 6 pm between Hobart Arena and the levy.
The Blue Jackets Breakaway traveling hockey promotional event hosted by the CBJ returns to Troy’s Strawberry Festival this year, in what has become an annual tradition. The Bruins, in their first community appearance since announcing the team last week, will be showcased with help from the Blue Jackets to the northern Miami Valley, giving them their first close look at the new hockey team.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to join forces with Ohio’s only National Hockey League franchise to promote the game of hockey, as well as give the community it’s first glimpse at what is coming this fall” noted Bruins VP of Communication & Broadcasting JT Szabo. No stranger to the Blue Jackets organization, Szabo spent a season as the broadcast voice of the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets of the USHL in 2006-2007, and maintains a positive relationship to a number of Jackets front office staff, including those overseeing the Breakaway event.
The breakaway event will take place on Saturday, June 6 from Noon till 6pm in the Hobart Arena parking lot next to the levy, and will include street hockey games, music, Blue Jackets and Bruins information and handouts, as well as a raffle for the very first Troy Bruins logoed jersey.
For more information, visit the Bruins on the web at www.TroyBruins.com.
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