AHL Bridgeport Islanders

Sound Tigers Sign Riley and Oleksy to AHL Contracts

Published on February 23, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (February 23, 2012) - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today that forward Blair Riley and defenseman Steve Oleksy have agreed to terms on one-way, American Hockey League contracts.

Riley, 26, joined the Sound Tigers on Nov. 26, 2011 on a professional tryout contract (PTO) after beginning the season with the Chicago Express of the ECHL. The Kamloops, BC native has posted three points (one goal, two assists) and 39 penalty minutes in 31 games with the Sound Tigers.

Oleksy, 26, has appeared in 30 games with the Sound Tigers on two separate PTOs, after starting the 2011-12 campaign with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. The Chesterfield, MI native shows six assists and 68 penalty minutes in 30 games with the Sound Tigers this season.

The Sound Tigers return to action this Friday when they travel to the MassMutual Center to face the Springfield Falcons at 7:00 p.m.

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