September 12, 2008

Canadiens Camp Showcasing Big Green

MONTREAL -– The Montreal Canadiens announced Friday that 23 prospects, including Dartmouth sophomore defenseman Joe Stejskal and former Dartmouth forward J.T. Wyman, will participate in the team’s rookie camp from September 15-18 at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens’ main training camp will start on September 19 at the Bell Centre.

All 23 players will be participating in on-ice sessions at the Bell Centre, from September 15-17, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. On September 18, physical testings will be performed on-ice, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Players will also participate in daily off-ice conditioning sessions. 12 of the 23 players at camp are Canadiens’ draft selections. 17 of the 23 players also participated in the Canadiens’ development camp last July.

Following is the list of players attending the 2008 Canadiens rookie camp. Players will be available to the media daily following on-ice practice sessions.

Click here to access complete rookie roster via the Montreal Canadiens Web site.