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The Edmonton Oilers Rookies challenge the Calgary Flames Rookies on Wednesday, Sep. 14 in Penticton. Who are the opponents and how do the Oilers stack up? Lance Bouma Greg Nemisz Bouma concluded the 2010-11 season with the Flames, establishing his role as a versatile, two-way centre in 16 NHL games. The 21-year-old also skated in 61 games with the AHL-s Abbotsford Heat, scoring 12 goals and football tickets 20 points before getting the big-league promotion. He'll be challenging for a full-time roster spot this season, but the process begins in Penticton where he-ll be counted on to produce as a veteran. Having spent four seasons with the WHL-s Vancouver Giants, Bouma should feel right at home in BC.Widely considered to be Calgary-s top prospect, Baertschi brings a whole new element to the Flames- i football tickets n-need prospect pool. At 5-10- and 185 pounds, the 18-year-old uses his body well, especially in the corners to gain possession and create a scoring chance. He played last season with the WHL-s Portland Winterhawks, scoring 34 goals and 85 points in only 66 regular-season games. He added 27 points in 21 post-season matches, proving to be Portland-s most consistent and persistent scorer in his football tickets only Jr. campaign.Nemisz- OHL career came to a close in 2009-10 when he scored 34 goals and 70 points in only 51 games. He added two goals and 12 points en route to a Memorial Cup Championship with Taylor Hall TJ Brodie Brodie began the 2010-11 season in Calgary, but was returned to the AHL only three games into the year. The smooth-skating, puck-moving blueliner makes pinpoint passes on the br football tickets eakout, and is a danger to opposing teams across the rink. On the power-play, he controls the puck well, dishing to teammates or putting pucks on net. He recorded an impressive 29 assists (34 points) in only 68 games with the Heat last season, making a mark as he looked for an opening on the Flames' roster.Tyler Wotherspoon - 2nd round, 57th overall in 2011 to make an impression as he usually does football tickets , challenging opponents in a toe-to-toe matchup. With players looking to make a mark and earn another look at camp, players will stop at nothing to show coaches, management and media what they-ve got.Everyone is expecting a chippy contest, which means special teams will have an impact as well. We know Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Kristians Pelss (and others) will have an opportunity showcase their CHL suc football tickets cess with the man-advantage; Calgary would be wise to play at evens.There-s also the Oil Kings connection. In addition to Abney, the Oilers- 3rd round pick Travis EwanykFollow me on Twitter | @ryandittrick football tickets
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