Shot Right Name Andy Roach Playing career Weight 82 kg | NHL Draft Undrafted Height 1.80 m National team United States Role Ice hockey player Positions Defenseman | |
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Born August 23, 1973 (age 50)
Mattawan, MI, USA ( 1973-08-23 ) Played for Krefeld Pinguine, Adler Mannheim, Lausanne HC, St. Louis Blues, ZSC Lions, Eisbaren Berlin, Dusseldorfer EG | ||
Education Ferris State University | ||
Andy Roach (finnish)
Andrew Roach (born August 23, 1973 in Mattawan, Michigan) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who predominately played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
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Playing career
A stand out at Ferris State University, Roach has played for several teams after his outstanding college career including stints in the IHL, NLA, AHL, and currently plays in the DEL. Roach made his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues in the 2005–06 season, registering 6 penalty minutes against the Detroit Red Wings in their home opener at Joe Louis Arena.
Roach played in just 5 games with the Blues before he was reassigned to AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen, and subsequently returned to Europe with the ZSC Lions. The following season, Roach returned to the DEL and signed with Eisbären Berlin.
After four seasons with Eisbären Berlin, Roach then signed a one-year contract with rival DEL team, DEG Metro Stars on August 18, 2010.