HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey head coach Mike Corbett announced the addition of eight student-athletes to the roster for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign. The group features two goalies, five forwards and one defenseman.
 
Josh Astorino
Position: Goalie
Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Previous Team: Georgetown Raiders (OJHL)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
 
Bio: Spent the 2016-17 season with the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, appearing in 35 contests with a 1.93 goals against average and a .936 save percentage … Led the OJHL in 2016-17 with a .936 save percentage, was the OJHL Goaltender of the Year and an OJHL First Team All-Star … Helped Georgetown to a OJHL Championship in 2016-17 … Previously played the 2014-15 and 2015-16 campaigns with the Thorold Blackhawks of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League … Made 70 career appearances between the pipes for Thorold.
 
Corbett on Astorino: "Astorino excelled this past season as the OJHL's Goaltender of the Year and aided Georgetown to an OJHL Championship in his first season playing at the Tier-2 level. He's a big, athletic netminder who is a proven competitor in his hockey career."
 
Andrew Dodson
Position: Forward
Hometown: Milton, Ontario
Previous Team: Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL)
Height: 5-9
Weight: 180
 
Bio: Played with the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League from 2013-14 to 2016-17 … Appeared in a total of 192 games with the Canadians, accumulating 135 career points from 47 goals and 88 assists … Notched a career-best 64 points from 24 goals and 40 assists in 61 games played as the team's captain … His 64 points in 2016-17 rated second and his 40 assists paced the team … Helped Carleton Place to a CCHL Championship all four years with the squad … Played in a total of 30 CCHL playoff contests with 25 points from 10 goals and 15 assists ... Also played with the Perth Blue Wings of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2013-14 for 11 contests.
 
Corbett on Dodson: "Dodson is a proven winner in his hockey career as he's become a four-time Bogart Cup winner, two-time winner of the Fred Page cup and led Carleton Place to the Royal Bank Cup as team captain. He's a versatile and intelligent forward who is a perpetual offensive threat on the ice."
 
Connor Merkley
Position: Forward
Hometown: Portland, Ontario
Previous Team: Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL)
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
 
Bio: Played with the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League from 2013-14 to 2016-17 … Named a 2016-17 CCHL Second All-Star Team honoree … Registered a career-best 66 points on 29 goals and 37 assists in the 2016-17 campaign in 61 games as the alternate captain … In his career with the Canadians, totaled 177 appearances, 62 goals and 78 assists … Helped Carleton Place to CCHL Championships in 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 ... Played the majority of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons with the Westport Rideaus of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League, where he notched 74 appearances, 54 goals, and 53 assists … Also played with Smiths Falls Bears of the CCHL for six games split between 2011-12 and 2012-13.
 
Corbett on Merkley: "Merkley is another forward who helped Carleton Place to a four-time Bogart Cup Championship and a Fred Page Cup twice, and he was a key member of the Canadians dominance the past four seasons. Merkley is a workhorse who can play in all situations and especially excels on penalty kills."
 
Christian Rajic
Position: Forward
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
Previous Team: Oakville Blades (OJHL)
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
 
Bio: Played with the Oakville Blades of the Ontario Junior Hockey League from 2013-14 to 2016-17 … Appeared in 146 career contests with the Blades, posting 148 points from 48 goals and 99 assists … Posted a career-high 61 points from 24 goals and 37 assists in 2015-16 … Posted 53 points from 11 goals and a career-best 42 assists as the alternate captain in 2016-17 … Paced the Blades with 42 assists in 2016-17.
 
Corbett on Rajic: "Rajic is a feisty competitor who has a knack for playmaking, a nose for the net and has the ability to play in all situations."
 
Teddy Rotenberger
Position: Defenseman
Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.
Previous Team: Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL)
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
 
Bio: Played the 2016-17 campaign with the Shreveport Mudbugs of the North American Hockey League, appearing in eight contests … Made 57 appearances between 2014-15 and 2015-16 with Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL … Also played with the Topeka Roadrunners of the NAHL for six games in 2014-15.
 
Corbett on Rotenberger: "Rotenberger will join senior Josh Kestner as the second Huntsville native on the roster this season after playing the majority of his junior career in the South. He is a mature player and we anticipate his defense-first mindset and responsible play to help us from the blue line."
 
Mark Sinclair
Position: Goalie
Hometown: Dundas, Ontario
Previous Team: Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170
 
Bio: Played the 2016-17 season with the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League, where he posted a 2.59 goals against average and a .910 save percentage … Spent the 2014-15 and 2015-16 campaigns with the Caledonia Corvairs of the Greater Ontraio Junior Hockey League, helping the team to GOJHL Championships both season … Had a 1.78 GAA and .924 save percentage in 40 games in 2015-16 with Caledonia in addition to a 1.17 GAA and .939 save percentage over 12 contests in 2014-15 … Spent the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons with the Hamilton Redwings of the Ontario Junior Hockey League with 59 career appearances.
 
Corbett on Sinclair: "Sinclair has been an effective goalie throughout his career in juniors, as evidenced by leading Chilliwack to a deep BCHL playoff run this past season. We look forward to Sinclair joining the team and competing for playing time."
 
Connor Wood
Position: Forward
Hometown: Buford, Ga.
Previous Team: Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
Height: 5-8
Weight: 180
 
Bio: Played with the Odessa Jackalopes of the North American Hockey League in 2015-16 and 2016-17 … Totaled 62 games with the Jackalopes, posting 31 points on four goals and 27 assists … Spent the majority of 2015-16 with the Aston Rebels of the NAHL, registering 30 appearances with seven points on three goals and four assists … Previously played with the Amarillo Bulls of the NAHL for 10 games in 2014-15 in addition to 49 games with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the NAHL in 2014-15.
 
Corbett on Wood: "Wood is a hardnosed player who has been a thorn in the side of opponents for three years in the NAHL. His intensity and competitiveness will be a welcome addition for the program."
 
Levi Wunder
Position: Forward
Hometown: Escanaba, Mich.
Previous Team: Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
Height: 5-9
Weight: 165
 
Bio: Split the 2016-17 season playing with the Lone Star Brahmas and Odessa Jackalopes of the North American Hockey League … Posted 13 points (6g-7a) with the Jackalopes in addition to eight points (1g-7a) with the Brahmas … Spent the 2015-16 campaign with the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, leading the team with 53 points on 25 goals and 28 assists in 59 games … Was named to the AJHL All-Rookie squad in 2015-16.
 
Corbett on Wunder: "The former Michigan High School "Mr. Hockey" brings speed and skill to the Chargers offense in the coming season. Wunder's explosive athleticism, which he displayed throughout juniors, will be a strong addition to our team."