Monsters Training Camp Starts Thursday At OBM Arena

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Monsters, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Wednesday that forwards Nick Moutrey, Justin Scott, and Calvin Thurkauf, along with defenseman Dean Kukan, were assigned by Columbus to Cleveland. Additionally, forward Alex Broadhurst and defensemen Andre Benoit and Cameron Gaunce cleared waivers and were also assigned by the Blue Jackets to the Monsters.

Under the guidance of returning head coach John Madden, the Monsters will begin their 2017 Training Camp tomorrow, Thursday, September 28, at OBM Arena operated by IceLand USA in Strongsville, OH. All practices are free and open to the public with practice dates and times, and the Monsters’ current training camp roster, listed below.

Cleveland Monsters 2017 Training Camp Schedule
(All practices held at OBM Arena operated by IceLand USA at 15381 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH 44136, times subject to change)

Thursday, Sep. 28 10:00 am
Friday, Sep. 29 10:00 am
Monday, Oct. 2 10:00 am
Tuesday, Oct. 3 9:00 am
Wednesday, Oct. 4 10:00 am
Thursday, Oct. 5 10:00 am

Cleveland Monsters 2017 Training Camp Roster
(Subject to change, roster accurate as of Wednesday, Sep. 27)

Forwards
Paul Bittner
Alex Broadhurst
Carter Camper
Brett Gallant
Miles Koules
Bobby MacIntyre
Jordan Maletta
Nick Moutrey
Justin Scott
Calvin Thurkauf

Defensemen
Andre Benoit
Ryan Collins
Cameron Gaunce
Jacob Graves
Dean Kukan
Scott Savage
Blake Siebenaler
Doyle Somerby

Goaltenders
Matiss Kivlenieks
Ivan Kulbakov
Brad Thiessen

The home opener is on October 7 at 7:00 against rivals, the Rockford Ice Hogs. Be there for all the action this season as we bring you complete coverage of Columbus Blue Jacket and Cleveland Monsters hockey.