Predators Announce Rookie Camp Roster

By Greg Andrade
The Nashville Predators have released their roster for the upcoming rookie camp and tournament in Traverse City, Michigan, Sept. 2-5. There are several top propsects on the roster this year, including Denis Arkhipov, who recently signed a contract has finally come to North America. Arkhipov is one of the top prospects in the organization and an excellent goal scorer. He has an outside chance to make the Predators this season and his initial performance at the rookie tournament could be the first step toward the NHL.
Other strong prospects include Jonas Andersson, who was the most impressive rookie in last year’s camp. Andersson also has a chance to make the Predators this season, especially after spending an entire season in North America with the North Bay Centennials of the OHL. Martin Bartek has completed his QMJHL career and could also be a candidate to play in the NHL this season, but he will likely spend the year in Milwaukee of the IHL.
Scott Hartnell is perhaps the biggest name among this group of prospects, after he was selected sixth overall by the Predators in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Hartnell will look to impress the Nashville staff and show the team that he is closer to the NHL than the scouts believe, but it is almost certain that he will be back with Prince Albert of the WHL this season.

Konstantin Panov and Martin Erat could turn heads in camp, much like they did last summer. Both players had strong seasons in the WHL and ready to graduate to the pro ranks. They will both likely spend this season in Milwaukee.


 # CENTERS           HT    WT   SHOOTS BORN     BIRTHPLACE 
59 Denis Arkhipov    6'3"  210  Left   5/19/79  Kazan, Rus. 
61 Greg Classen      6'1"  194  Left   8/24/77  Aylsham, SK 
65 Stuart MacRae     6'2"  187  Left   6/25/82  Sydney, NS 
74 Brad Twordik      5'10" 204  Left   11/20/79 Saskatoon, SK 
              
 # LEFT WINGS        HT    WT   SHOOTS BORN     BIRTHPLACE 
58 Martin Erat       6'0"  197  Left   8/29/81  Trebic, Czech. 
73 Eric Gooldy       6'3"  210  Left   2/10/79  New Hartford, NY 
55 Alexander Krevsun 6'1"  210  Left   6/2/80   Togliatti, Rus. 
75 Jason Ulmer       5'10" 175  Right  12/20/78 Wilcox, SK 
              
 # RIGHT WINGS       HT    WT   SHOOTS BORN     BIRTHPLACE 
51 Jonas Andersson   6'3"  200  Left   2/24/81  Stockholm, Swe. 
50 Martin Bartek     6'1"  200  Left   7/17/80  Kindgssed Jill, Slo. 
63 Scott Hartnell    6'3"  198  Left   4/18/82  Lloydminster, AB 
56 Konstantin Panov  6'0"  188  Left   6/29/80  Chelyabinsk, Rus. 
              
 # DEFENSE           HT    WT   SHOOTS BORN     BIRTHPLACE 
53 Brett Angel       6'6"  228  Left   4/29/81  Kingston, ON 
60 Miroslav Durak    6'4"  211  Right  6/6/81   Topolcany, Slo. 
57 Timo Helbling     6'2"  187  Right  7/21/81  Basil, Switz. 
52 Ed Hill           6'3"  215  Left   10/24/80 Newberryport, MA 
48 Kent Sauer        6'2"  230  Right  5/10/79  Sartell, MN 
64 Dean Serdachny    6'2"  209  Left   1/17/80  Yorkton, SK 
              
 # GOALTENDERS       HT    WT   CATCHES BORN     BIRTHPLACE 
34 Kyle Kettles      6'3"  180  Left    6/19/81  Lac du Bonnet, MB 
62 Jure Penko        6'2"  195  Left    4/6/81   Ljubljana, Slovenia

HF Boards