2008-09 Fayetteville FireAntz Roster
Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)
Team Record: 30-25-2 (SO: 0-3) - 65 points
in the SPHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Tom Stewart (30-25, 5 OTL)
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Attendance: 102,637, Avg. 3,421 in 30 home dates
2008-09 Fayetteville FireAntz StatisticsTeam Record: 30-25-2 (SO: 0-3) - 65 points
in the SPHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Tom Stewart (30-25, 5 OTL)
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Attendance: 102,637, Avg. 3,421 in 30 home dates
The Fayetteville FireAntz of the Southern Professional Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 30 wins and 25 losses (and 2 overtime losses), with a 0-3 showing in shootouts for 65 points in the SPHL.
The FireAntz scored 212 goals and surrendered 214. Rob Sich netted 40 goals for Fayetteville and recorded 38 assists. Chad Collins topped the squad with 18 wins and a team-best 3.5 goals against average, best among qualifying goaltenders.
Tom Stewart coached the team. The 2008-09 Fayetteville FireAntz lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Bresser | F | August 17, 1983 | 6'3" | 194 | Waupun, WI USA | |
| Dan Buccella | LW | June 16, 1983 | 6'1" | 181 | Woodbridge, ON CAN | |
| Ed Campbell | D | November 26, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Worcester, MA |
| Jonas Carlenius | D | December 8, 1982 | 5'11" | 187 | L | Lulea, SWE |
| Matt Chromy | D | November 18, 1983 | 6'6" | 250 | Crystal Lake, IL | |
| Robbie Colangelo | LW | May 25, 1983 | 5'7" | 161 | L | Markham, ON CAN |
| Cody Cole | D | October 2, 1984 | 5'10" | 198 | St. Catharines, ON CAN | |
| Chad Collins | G | February 3, 1981 | 5'8" | 174 | R | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Sean Cryer | D | June 5, 1983 | 6'0" | 185 | Brampton, ON CAN | |
| Jimmy Diamantopoulos | ||||||
| Craig Geerlinks | D | October 30, 1980 | 6'1" | 205 | R | St. Thomas, ON CAN |
| Jeff Genovy | C | December 4, 1982 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Kalamazoo, MN USA |
| Corey Hessler | D | May 19, 1977 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Mendota Heights, MN |
| Brad Johnston | C | January 30, 1987 | 5'10" | 176 | R | Grande Pointe, MB CAN |
| Justin Keller | LW | January 14, 1983 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Sturgis, SK CAN |
| Zech Klann | LW | February 25, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Newport, RI USA |
| Kyle Knechtel | G | December 23, 1986 | 5'10" | 187 | R | |
| Chris Leveille | RW | August 30, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Guelph, ON |
| Brett McConnachie | RW | March 1, 1985 | 5'11" | 200 | R | Ajax, ON |
| Matt Moreland | F | January 13, 1986 | 6'0" | 194 | L | Grand Forks, ND USA |
| Justin Nattress | D | March 14, 1984 | 6'2" | 201 | Montreal, QC CAN | |
| Brett Needham | LW | August 19, 1985 | 6'2" | 216 | L | The Pas, MB CAN |
| Marc Norrington | LW | August 24, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Grand Blanc, MI |
| Emery Olauson | F | July 23, 1981 | 6'2" | 194 | L | Canmore, AB Canada |
| Bobby Rapoza | D | September 29, 1974 | 6'2" | 225 | L | Fall River, MA USA |
| Jarrett Robertson | F | January 9, 1981 | 6'0" | 210 | L | Kingston, ON |
| Matt Ruberto | May 11, 1983 | Stoney Creek, ONT Canada | ||||
| Mike Ruberto | F | May 11, 1983 | 6'0" | 196 | L | Stoney Creek, ON CAN |
| Rob Sich | F | February 28, 1984 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Windsor, ON |
| Lawne Snyder | D | July 6, 1979 | 5'8" | 181 | L | Peterborough, ON CAN |
| Guy St. Vincent | G | December 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 190 | St. Anne, MB CAN | |
| Mike Tuomi | F | January 26, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Toronto, ON |
| Paul Yovanic | LW | October 2, 1987 | 6'4" | 236 | L | Highland, MI USA |
