 He played a full year there along with parts of two other seasons and one more with the Houston Aeros of the IHL before retiring after 2000–2001 season.In August 2014, Poeschek was charged with assault, driving while prohibited and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle after an alleged incident that took place in Kamloops, BC in July 2014.He was sentenced to 45 days in prison, had to pay a $1500 fine, and is subject to a six-month conditional sentence order that includes a ban on both driving and drinking.