Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Arizona Coyotes Release Ex Vernon Viper Strachan:

The Arizona Coyotes have released former Vernon Vipers defenceman
Tyson Strachan.

The Coyotes invited Strachan to training camp September 7th 2017.

Strachan played last season with the American Hockey League Rochester Americans.

After four years at Ohio State University Strachan has played the past ten seasons with twelve teams in three leagues (Albany River Rats, Las Vegas Wranglers, Peoria Rivermen, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, San Antonio Rampage, Washington Capitals, Hershey Bears, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Iowa Wild & Rochester Americans).

Strachan played one season in Vernon (2002-03) collecting (6-goals-22-assists-28-points) in 56 regular season games with the Vipers.

Strachan was drafted by Carolina in the 5th Round (137th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Tyson Strachan's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15420

This was posted on the Coyotes website:

Coyotes Reduce Training Camp Roster By 11 Players

by Arizona Coyotes @ArizonaCoyotes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Sunday, September 24, 2017

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have assigned the following nine players to the Tucson Roadrunners, the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

Player-Position-Team-League

Kyle Capobianco-Defense-Tucson-AHL
Dysin Mayo-Defense-Tucson-AHL
Jalen Smereck-Defense-Tucson-AHL
Joel Hanley-Defense-Tucson-AHL
Lane Pederson-Center-Tucson-AHL
Michael Sislo Right Wing-Tucson-AHL
Jens Looke Right Wing-Tucson-AHL
Conor Garland Right Wing-Tucson-AHL
Michael Bunting Left Wing-Tucson-AHL

In addition, the Coyotes assigned defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to his junior club, Charlottetown (QMJHL).

The Coyotes have also released defenseman Tyson Strachan from his professional tryout agreement.

The Coyotes now have 37 players remaining in training camp.

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