Venom set opening-night roster for inaugural season

by Jim Cerny

Newburgh, NY – The Hudson Valley Venom of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) finalized their opening-night roster for the 2024-25 season.

The Venom will play the first game in franchise history this Friday, when they host the Binghamton Black Bears at Ice Time Sports Complex beginning at 7 p.m.

The roster is set with 19 active players, including 11 forwards, six defensemen and two goalies.

“We’re confident that we have found the pieces to the puzzle in building our roster,” Venom coach Josh Newberg said. “We have a really good mix of veteran payers and talented younger players. It’s also a healthy mix of North American players and European players, who are working every day on jelling together.”

The Venom roster has 13 players from North America, including Newberg, a New Jersey native who will play forward, as well as be the team’s coach. There are six European players, representing Sweden (2), Russia, Switzerland, Lithuania and Hungary.

Hudson Valley Venom 2024-25 opening-night roster

Forwards

#          Name

16       Danila Belov

9          Brendan Charlton

74       Quinn Chevers

17       Jesper Eriksson

15       Davide Gaeta

22       Dustin Jesseau

14       Josh Newberg

91       Eimantas Noreika

88       Bret Parker

29       Blake Siewertson

55       Jesse Swanson

Defensemen

#          Name

77       Rasmus Asp

26       Matteo Diblasio

11       Austin Pickford

27       Mark Pozsar

18       Jeremy Rottke

89       Kodiak Whiteduck

Goalies

#          Name

35       Eli Bowers

1          John Moriarty


Tickets for the season opener against Binghamton on Friday, Oct. 18, and all other Venom home games, may be purchased at Ticketmaster or by calling 845-454-5800.

For more information, please visit HudsonValleyVenom.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @HudsonValleyVenom, and X (formerly Twitter): @HVVenomHockey. 

About the Venom

The Hudson Valley Venom is a professional ice hockey team based in Hudson Valley, New York. As a new member of the Federal Prospect Hockey League, the Venom are dedicated to fostering a competitive spirit, promoting athletic excellence, and providing thrilling hockey experiences for fans and the community. The team is part of the broader Hudson Valley Vipers organization, known for its commitment to build champions on the ice and in their communities.