The Newfoundland Growlers start their 2019 Training Camp, taking place in Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario Tuesday .
A total of 31 skaters, including 18 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders comprise the Growlers’ roster to start training camp.
Among the 31 players in attendance, 15 are AHL or NHL contracted players assigned by the Toronto Marlies, and 10 returning players from the 2018-19 championship team.
The Growlers will take to the ice for the first time on Tuesday, October 1, and will skate Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Mississauga at 10:30 am.
The Growlers then begin their preseason schedule on Friday, October 4 at the Cassie Campbell Community Centre – Arena B in Brampton against the ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, the Brampton Beast. P
Newfoundland and Brampton will both conclude their preseason schedule on Saturday, October 5 with an exhibition game at Earnscliffe Recreation Centre –at 6:30 p.m island time .
Following Sunday’s game against Brampton, the Growlers will return home to St. John’s to finish preparations ahead of opening night on October 11 against the Reading Royals.
