Two cuts made, Lizon suspended for a game
By Condors Talk
Coach Marty Raymond trimmed his roster by two Monday morning as he released defenseman Kevin Igier and forward Braden Walls as the team prepares for its ECHL opener at home against the Las Vegas Wranglers on Saturday night.
That still leaves too many players but Raymond has until Wednesday to submit his opening day roster to the league.
Last year’s leading scorer, Stephane Goulet, got in his first practice with the Condors this season on Monday and forward J.P. Chabot, acquired in a trade with Gwinnett, is expected to arrive on Wednesday.
Raymond is still awaiting on the assignment of a goaltender from the Houston Aeros (Peter Hirsch is the only pro goalie in camp and has played very well) and there could be other deals in progress.
“If I have to make some moves, I will,” Raymond said, noting that forward Bobby Robins and defenseman J.F. David are slated to start the season on 21-day injured reserve.
Also, forward Eric Lizon has been suspended one game by the league and will miss the opener after delivering a blow to the head of Las Vegas goaltender Michael Ouzas in Saturday night's preseason game against Las Vegas.
Ouzas was playing the puck behind the net as Lizon, being pushed by a Wrangler, made contact with Ouzas. Lizon was given a 5-minute major penalty and an automatic game misconduct for elbowing.
“There’s a new emphasis on hits to the head, it’s a new NHL rule,” Raymond noted. (Lizon’s) elbow was up and Ouzas’ helmet came off.”
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