Chance Creger Minotauros Intermission Interview

Chance Creger Mentioned in Minot Daily News

Reason to smile for Tauros

October 1, 2012
By TIM CHAPMAN - Sports Editor (tchapman@minotdailynews.com)Minot Daily News

"Ruck and Oliver emphasized smart play leading to the win and both pointed to defenseman Chance Creger for avoiding a fight in the second period.

"He got mauled physically and didn't retaliate," Ruck said.

Creger took punches from Fresno's Karl Anderson, who was ejected for fighting on top of a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty."

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Chance Creger transition to the Minotauros

Things have been going great here in Minot. I am all settled in my new billet house with Kristy Sinner and Dan Coopman. Along with my new roommate as of today, Travis Maxwell who we have just acquired in a trade from Corpus Christi. The team has really accepted me well into the group. Recent trades have made it easier being one of many "new guys" on the team. I have only played two games with the Minotauros thus far, both of which have been very exciting to say the least. In my first game against Wenatchee, who is considered to be one of the top contenders in the NAHL, I had a very good showing defensively along with a fight in a line brawl late in the second period. I received a two game suspension for the fight and returned to the line up last weekend against Fresno. In another exciting game, I was able to be extremely physical at times which actually lead to me being jumped late in the second period. I considered the the fight to be extremely cheap on the part of Karl Anderson. He declined the offer to square up a shift before and instead taking the option to sucker me from behind. All is well in the end however, the team was rewarded handsomely with a seven minute power play. The final score in that game would be 2-1 in a shootout win.

We will be taking on Aberdeen the next two weekends on Oct 12, 13, 19 and 20!

Chance Creger Fight Minot Minotauros vs. Wenatchee Wild

Chance Creger Called Up to the NAHL Minot Minotauros

Minot, ND
by: Ken Oda, minotauroshockey.com

The Minotauros have brought in defenseman Chance Creger to add some size and strength the the blue line. Creger, last played for the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. An NAHL veteran Creger played in 31 games for Corpus Christi in the 2010/11 season posting a goal and a pair of assists

http://minotauroshockey.pointstreaksites.com/view/minotauroshockey/news/news_55726

Chance Creger Makes Appearance in Local Band's Video

Thoughts in the Remaining Weeks Before the Season

Time is winding down before my next journey begins in Dauphin this season! This year is by far the one I have looked forward to most since I began playing competitive hockey. The importance of this year is beyond what I can express. With two years of junior eligibility left it is time to shine and perform as the impact player I know I can be. My long time dream of playing D1 hockey is completely obtainable and is within reach. I cannot thank my coaches enough for getting me to this point. Brent Cullaton as my coach for the Junior Bison, gave me a place to play when I had no where to turn especially after a serious injury and above all put his name on the line as he recommended my call up to Corpus Chriti. Matt Huckins as my minor AA coach, taught me to read the ice and develop my mental side of the game and gave me the confidence I needed in our national championship run. Doug Smail taught me the skating skills to help me make the jump from Bantam A to Minor AA. Paul DePuydt although never coached me recommended me for the Dauphin Kings and has taught me how to be a leader. Last but certainly not least Pierre Deschene as my current trainer is giving me the edge I need to be bigger faster and stronger for this upcoming season.

I am forever grateful to all of you for all your help and I will make you all proud this next season.

My last thank you goes out to my family who has supported me throughout this journey and continues to do so. Behind every person their is a family to support them and I definitely have been blessed with mine.

I depart the 29th of August for Manitoba!