Andy Roach

Andrew Roach (born August 23, 1973) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who predominantly played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

Andy Roach
Roach with the Peoria Rivermen in 2005
Born (1973-08-23) August 23, 1973
Mattawan, Michigan, USA
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for Krefeld Pinguine
Adler Mannheim
HC Lausanne
St. Louis Blues
ZSC Lions
Eisbären Berlin
DEG Metro Stars
National team  United States
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 1997–2012

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.[1]

After four seasons with Eisbären Berlin, Roach then signed a one-year contract with rival DEL team, DEG Metro Stars on August 18, 2010.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1991–92 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 45 12 16 28 6 — — — — —
1992–93 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 42 13 17 30 22 — — — — —
1993–94 Ferris State CCHA 32 4 15 19 18 — — — — —
1994–95 Ferris State CCHA 36 11 19 30 26 — — — — —
1995–96 Ferris State CCHA 33 15 19 34 44 — — — — —
1996–97 Ferris State CCHA 37 12 34 46 18 — — — — —
1997–98 San Antonio Dragons IHL 67 8 16 24 30 — — — — —
1998–99 Long Beach Ice Dogs IHL 41 5 21 26 34 — — — — —
1998–99 Utah Grizzlies IHL 44 7 10 17 18 — — — — —
1999–00 Krefeld Pinguine DEL 55 19 22 41 40 4 0 0 0 2
2000–01 Adler Mannheim DEL 59 7 13 20 32 12 2 2 4 6
2001–02 Adler Mannheim DEL 60 9 21 30 16 12 1 5 6 8
2002–03 Adler Mannheim DEL 49 18 16 34 16 8 4 5 9 4
2003–04 Adler Mannheim DEL 46 11 21 32 26 6 2 0 2 6
2004–05 HC Lausanne NLA 14 4 5 9 20 — — — — —
2005–06 St. Louis Blues NHL 5 1 2 3 10 — — — — —
2005–06 Peoria Rivermen AHL 10 2 3 5 6 — — — — —
2005–06 ZSC Lions NLA 14 4 7 11 16 — — — — —
2006–07 Eisbären Berlin DEL 48 13 28 41 74 3 0 0 0 0
2007–08 Eisbären Berlin DEL 56 16 31 47 54 14 1 6 7 18
2008–09 Eisbären Berlin DEL 52 13 21 34 48 12 5 8 13 4
2009–10 Eisbären Berlin DEL 55 12 21 33 46 5 1 2 3 2
2010–11 DEG Metro Stars DEL 52 10 29 39 26 9 2 1 3 4
2011–12 DEG Metro Stars DEL 52 8 29 37 43 7 1 2 3 4
DEL totals 584 136 252 388 421 92 19 31 50 58
NHL totals 5 1 2 3 10 — — — — —
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2004 Prague

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2004 United States WC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 9 2 3 5 0
2005 United States WC 6th 7 0 3 3 4
Senior totals 16 2 6 8 4

Awards and honors
Award Year
All-CCHA Rookie Team 1993–94
All-CCHA Second Team 1994–95
All-CCHA First Team 1995–96
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 1995–96
All-CCHA First Team 1996–97
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 1996–97

References
  1. "Andy Roach - player profile" (in German). Eisbären Berlin. 2010-01-02. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
  2. "Andy Roach changes to the Rhine" (in German). DEG Metro Stars. 2010-08-18. Archived from the original on 2011-09-21. Retrieved 2011-03-31.
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