WCRHL Pre-Season Spotlight: Arizona State University

The Arizona State Sun Devils completed their Division I tryouts this past weekend, selecting 11 skaters and 1 goaltender to their 2009/2010 roster.

Returning Players

Brian Ganz (Sunnyvale, CA) - Sun Devils' best two-way player last year, Ganz led the team in goals, points, and PIM.

Jeremy VanBuskirk (Phoenix, AZ) - He had 20 points in only 6 games, played NARCh Pro this summer for USA Clinics, and is back after missing regionals and nationals last season.

Alex Dodt (Gilbert, AZ) - The team's best top defensive player last year, led the team in assists before breaking his collarbone at Regionals.

Long Duong (Peoria, AZ) - Duong returns this year after leading the Devils in scoring last season until he suffered a season-ending wrist injury in only the 5th game.

Derek Bolls (Casa de Coza, CA) - Joined the team late in the 2nd semester last year and had 8 goals in 6 games, helping ASU earn a bid to Nationals.

Clay Taylor (Peoria, AZ) - Taylor returns as the Devils starting goaltender; he led the nation in saves last year as a true freshman.

New Players

Tyler Koressel (Prescott, AZ) - Koressel won PIHA pro in 2008 with Phoenix Dragons and played NARCh Pro this summer for USA Clinics.

Dan Anderson (Peoria, AZ) - Anderson has played AAA roller for Tour Outcasts and Anaheim Bulldogs and AAA ice for PF Chang's; he'll also be playing for the ASU ice team this year.

Kyle Brayer (Phoenix, AZ) - Brayer is a Marine who played NARCh Pro and made the USA world junior team before going to Iraq.

Will Heinze (San Clemente, CA) - Heinze is 1 of 3 California natives on the roster; he won High School, Midget Gold, and Junior Gold divisions at NARCh Finals this year.

Jordan Clarke (Chandler, AZ) - Clarke is a puck-moving defenseman who played 4 years of NARCh Platinum with Tour Outcasts.

Keith Patterson (Mesa, AZ) - Patterson will be a 2nd-semester transfer for ASU; he was captain of the Tucson Desperados PIHA/AIHL teams the past 2 seasons.

Arizona State B Team tryouts

Sun Devils' B team tryouts are this Sunday September 6th at 10am at Rollerplex. The team looks to be very strong this year with 10-15 new players trying out alongside many returning players including several who played for the D1 team last year.

For more information on Arizona State University Roller Hockey, contact Club President Alex Dodt at: [email protected].