Spud Kings announce final roster for 2024-25 season

IDAHO FALLS — The Spud Kings announced their 2024-25 roster Wednesday morning.

The roster is highlighted by 8 returning players from nan 2023-24 roster. Forwards Liam Filip (entering his 3rd twelvemonth pinch nan team), Liam Donovan, Aidan Radic, Easton Edwards and Andrew Schmidt are joined by defensemen Lucas Karlsson and Brad Bonniface, and goalie Prestyn Carter. Spud Kings fans whitethorn besides admit nan names of 2 players who faced nan Spud Kings past play successful erstwhile Rock Springs defenseman Lucas Rauner and guardant Jonatan Raatikainen, who won nan grant for champion protect guardant successful nan NCDC pinch nan Provo Predators past season.

“Our lucky operations unit is optimistic astir nan squad we person put together. It’s important successful this process that we took our clip making these decisions and springiness nan players who came to Idaho Falls each chance to show their talent connected nan ice,” said Erik Hudson, Spud Kings General Manager of Hockey Operations.

The roster includes 17 forwards — Adam Brown, Aiden Radic, Chris Bruder, Liam Donovan, Michael Hollock, Ronnie Wade, Easton Edwards, Jason Piwowarcyzk, Jonatan Raatikainen, Charlie Kranglin, Tyler Atchinson, Liam Filip, Will O’Donovan, Andrew Schmidt, Marco Lauzon, Colin Hazlett and Ty Bashaw. Eight defenseman — Jack Postula, Lucas Karlsson, Lucas Rauner, Max Tauoa, Bronson Sabol, Brad Bonniface, Tristen Azleton and Connor Hanley. And 3 goalies – Charlie Durkin, Joey Bertram and Prestyn Carter.

The Spud Kings unfastened their regular play connected Friday, September 20, successful Ogden pinch nan Regular Season Home Opener scheduled for Saturday September 21, versus nan Ogden Mustangs. Doors unfastened astatine 6 p.m. pinch puck driblet astatine 7:05, constricted tickets remain. The first 2000 fans successful attendance will person a Spud Kings mini-stick astatine nan door.