The Texas Stars training camp increased by seven players Saturday, just in time for Sunday’s second pre-season game against the San Antonio Rampage.
Dallas assigned defensemen Jyrki Jokipakka, Patrik Nemeth and Jamie Oleksiak to Texas, while forwards Brett Ritchie, Austin Smith and Matej Stransky will also be headed to Cedar Park. Texas Stars captain Maxime Fortunus was released from his PTO with Dallas and will report to AHL camp.
Texas training camp now stands at 30 players:
Forwards (16): Spencer Bennett, Justin Dowling, Mike Hedden, Curtis McKenzie, Justin Mercier, Brock Montgomery, Anthony Nigro, Taylor Peters, Toby Petersen, Brendan Ranford, William Rapuzzi, Taylor Vause, Francis Wathier, Brett Ritchie, Austin Smith, Matej Stransky.
Defensemen (11): Etienne Boutet, Ryan Button, Tyler Elbrecht, Ryan Hegarty, Hubert Labrie, William Wrenn, Cameron Gaunce, Jyrki Jokipakka, Patrick Nemeth, Maxime Fortunus.
Goaltenders (3): Pat Nagle, Josh Robinson, Jack Campbell.
A couple likely Texas Stars are still in Dallas training camp. Including Travis Morin, Colton Sceviour, Luke Gazdic and Cristopher Nilstorp.