Marc Tropper now in training camp. Kevin Pozzo re-signed Traded Mike Rucinski, Rocky Welsing, and new acquired Chris Slater to Baton Rouge for cash and future considerations. Cerven returns to the Checkers while MacNevin will make his ECHL debut this season. Forward Scott King , son of NHL coach Dave King, has signed to play with the checkers during the 2000-2001 season. The checkers received the rights to Chris Slater from the Wheeling Nailers to complete a trade that sent them Shannon Basaraba during the 99-00 season.
Slater is a defensemen.
Mike Hartman is a checker once again. The organization is really turning things around and I think it's going to be a great year. I'm glad I'm going to be a part of it. He will be a great benefit to all the players on the team. One of the things we want to build with our players this season is a strong mental and physical game.