Calgary Inferno Training Camp September 27-October 2

Calgary, Alta - The Calgary Inferno will begin the process of selecting their team for the 2016-17 season this week. The training camp of 33 players, led by head coach Scott Reid and assistant coach Gina Kingsbury, will take place at Winsport. See the schedule below for ice times. Media are welcome, though to coordinate timing and ensure the players are available for interviews please notify the media contact of your interest.

Following the final ice time on Sunday, October 2 the coaches will meet with all participants to finalize our active roster and the team`s reserve roster for the 2016-17 CWHL Season. The team then hosts Brampton the opening weekend of October 8th and 9th.  

Tuesday, September 27, 7-8PM - (Pre-Camp)

Wednesday, September 28, 6:30-8PM - Orientation/Headshots (Off Ice) - Media availability from 7:15-8:00 - please request any interviews in advance

Thursday, September 29, 7-8:30PM - On Ice Session Number One – Winsport Arena A (45 minute Practice/Flood/Intersquad Scrimmage) – Media availability

Friday, September 30 - Off Day

Saturday, October 1, 6-7:30PM - On Ice Session Number Two – Winsport Arena B (45 minute Practice/Flood/Intersquad Scrimmage) - Media availability

Sunday, October 2, 2:15-3:15PM - On Ice Session Number Three – Winsport Arena C (Intersquad Scrimmage) - Media availability

Returning Calgary Inferno players (2015-16 Clarkson Cup Champions): 

Bailey Bram

Delayne Brian

Jessica Campbell

Hayleigh Cudmore

Sarah Davis

Brittany Esposito

Haley Irwin

Brianne Jenner

Rebecca Johnston

Erica Kromm

Brigette Lacquette

Elana Lovell 

Meaghan Mikkelson

Jacquie Pierri

Jillian Saulnier

Aina Takeuchi 

Blayre Turnbull

Louise Warren

Hayley Wickensheiser

Laura Dostaler, Calgary Inferno (2011-15) 
 

Offseason Additions:

Genevieve Lacasse, Goaltender (Acquired via trade with Boston Blades)

Maddie Burton, (Free Agent Acquisition Drafted by Boston in 2015)

2016 Draft pick selections (position, hometown, latest or university team): 
Emerance Maschmeyer, Goaltender (Bruderheim, AB - Harvard University)

Toni Ross, Goalie, (Bengough, SK - University of Regina Cougars)

Katelyn Gosling, Defence (London, ON - Western University)

Iya Gavrilova, Forward (Krasnoyarsk, Russia - University of Calgary)

Misty Seastrom, Defence (Creston, BC – Calgary Hurricanes)

Akane Hosoyamada, Defence (Banff, AB - Syracuse University)

Cara Schlitz, Defence, (Peace River, AB)

Caitlyn Zevola, Forward (Lac La Biche, AB - Spruce Grove Saints)

Claudia Tellez, Forward (Guadalajara, Mexico - Mexican National Team)

Debbie Beaudoin, Forward (Surrey, BC – Vancouver Griffins)

Rina Takeda, Defence (Obihiro, Japan)

Single game tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at calgaryinferno.ca/tickets

Fans can attend all the games at a discount by purchasing season tickets today at calgaryinferno.ca/seasontickets  

All fans who pre purchase their tickets in advance to any home game will be entered into a prize draw at every home game they attend. This includes single game or season ticket purchases made online only.

Fans can stay up to date on the latest schedule, news and any event changes at calgaryinferno.ca

Media contact:
Tammy Schwass
tjschwas@gmail.com
403-835-6467