2008-09 Rochester Americans Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 29-43 (SO: 0-8) - 66 points
in the AHL's North Division
Coach: Benoit Groulx (29-43, 8 OTL)
Location: Rochester, New York
Attendance: 163,188, Avg. 4,080 in 40 home dates
2008-09 Rochester Americans StatisticsTeam Record: 29-43 (SO: 0-8) - 66 points
in the AHL's North Division
Coach: Benoit Groulx (29-43, 8 OTL)
Location: Rochester, New York
Attendance: 163,188, Avg. 4,080 in 40 home dates
The Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 29 wins and 43 losses, with a 0-8 showing in shootouts for 66 points in the AHL's North Division.
The Americans scored 184 goals, worst in the league and gave up 259. Karl Stewart netted 20 goals for Rochester, while Janis Sprukts contributed 31 assists. Mike Brodeur topped the squad with 18 wins and a team-best 2.45 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
Benoit Groulx coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Aston | D | February 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Toronto, ON |
| Kevin Baker | RW | June 15, 1979 | 6'1" | 202 | R | Kingston, ON |
| Luke Beaverson | D | December 11, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | L | St. Paul, MN |
| Chris Beckford-Tseu | G | June 22, 1984 | 6'2" | 201 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Judd Blackwater | C | June 22, 1987 | 6'0" | 192 | L | Lethbridge, AB |
| David Brine | C | January 6, 1985 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Truro, NS Canada |
| Mike Brodeur | G | March 30, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Brady Calla | RW | March 14, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Kelowna, BC |
| Ross Carlson | LW | February 21, 1982 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Duluth, MN |
| Michael Caruso | D | July 5, 1988 | 6'2" | 197 | L | Mississauga, ON |
| Neil Clark | LW | July 25, 1981 | 6'2" | 203 | L | Burnaby, BC |
| Dan Collins | RW | February 26, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Syracuse, NY |
| Mike Duco | L | July 8, 1987 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Matt Duffy | D | February 21, 1986 | 6'2" | 201 | R | Windham, ME |
| Keaton Ellerby | D | November 5, 1988 | 6'4" | 186 | L | Strathmore, AB Canada |
| Riley Emmerson | LW | February 7, 1986 | 6'8" | 248 | R | Vancouver, BC |
| Rory Fitzpatrick | D | January 11, 1975 | 6'2" | 208 | R | Rochester, NY USA |
| Jason Garrison | D | November 13, 1984 | 6'2" | 200 | L | White Rock, BC Canada |
| Randall Gelech | RW | February 2, 1984 | 6'2" | 212 | R | Wynyard, SK |
| Tanner Glass | L | November 29, 1983 | 6'0" | 196 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Kyle Hagel | D | January 21, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Hamilton, ON |
| Jordan Henry | D | February 11, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Milo, AB |
| Drew Larman | C | May 15, 1985 | 6'3" | 195 | R | Buffalo, NY USA |
| Jarret Lukin | C | January 24, 1984 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Fort McMurray, AB |
| Franklin MacDonald | D | April 8, 1985 | 6'0" | 198 | L | Sydney, NS |
| Shawn Matthias | C | February 19, 1988 | 6'3" | 211 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Kenndal McArdle | L | January 4, 1987 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Stefan Meyer | L | July 20, 1985 | 6'2" | 194 | L | Medicine Hat, AB Canada |
| Jacob Micflikier | F | July 11, 1984 | 5'8" | 180 | L | Winnipeg, MB |
| Cory Murphy | D | February 13, 1978 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Kanata, ON Canada |
| Doug O'Brien | D | February 16, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | L | St. John's, NL Canada |
| Drew Paris | D | May 12, 1988 | 6'4" | 215 | R | Pointe-Claire, QC |
| Brett Parnham | C | January 30, 1989 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Orillia, ON |
| Tyler Plante | G | April 16, 1987 | 6'4" | 203 | R | Milwaukee, WI |
| Michal Repik | R | December 31, 1988 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Vlasim, Czech Republic |
| Mathieu Roy | LW | November 14, 1986 | 6'0" | 198 | L | Amos, QC |
| David Shantz | G | May 5, 1986 | 6'1" | 207 | L | Burlington, ON |
| Janis Sprukts | C | January 31, 1982 | 6'3" | 235 | L | Riga, Latvia |
| Karl Stewart | L | June 30, 1983 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Aurora, ON Canada |
| Andrew Sweetland | LW | October 21, 1986 | 6'2" | 204 | L | Bonavista, NL |
| Noah Welch | D | August 26, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Brighton, MA USA |
