The Lake Erie Monsters and their NHL affiliate, the Colorado Avalanche, announced today that David Oliver will continue his role in Cleveland with the Monsters as the Director of AHL Operations and will also serve as Assistant Coach under third-year head coach David Quinn. Oliver has served as General Manager of the Monsters since the team’s inception in 2007.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the last four years in Cleveland with the Monsters and am proud of what we have accomplished in our short existence,” said Oliver. “I’m thrilled to continue with the franchise and to now be more hands-on with the team and be on the bench with Coach Quinn.”

Prior to joining the Avs and Monsters, Oliver – a seventh round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in 1991 - played 13 years of professional hockey, including 233 games in the NHL. That followed a four-year career at the University of Michigan, where he was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association’s Player of the Year in 1993-94.

In related news, former assistant coach Dan Laperriere, who served under Quinn the past two seasons, will continue with the Avalanche organization in his new role of Pro Scout.

Tickets for the 2011 Home Opener on Friday, October 7th are currently available for purchase, and through a special limited-time offer, fans will receive a free day pass to Castaway Bay with each ticket purchased. Full season and partial season ticket plans, including the recently launched ‘No Money Down’ Ticket Plan – where payment is not due until October 1st – start at just $7 per seat and are on sale now. Group ticket packages for 20 or more are also on sale now. All plans can be purchased by visiting LakeErieMonsters.com or by calling (216) 420-0000.