Road Warriors Receive Two Forwards from Whale
November 30, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC: Today the Road Warriors announced they have been sent forwards Andrew Yogan and Jason Wilson from the Connecticut Whale by the New York Rangers.
Yogan, 20, has played in 11 games this season with the Whale. The Coral Springs, Florida native has spent six seasons in the Ontario Hockey League amassing 96 goals, 90 assists, and 287 penalty minutes in 240 games. Yogan was drafted in 2010 by the New York Rangers in the fourth round, 100th overall.
"Yogan has a good combination of skill and size, he is a playmaker that will complement our forwards," Head Coach Dean Stork commented.
Wilson, 22, played in 56 games with the Road Warriors last season scoring 4 goals, 10 assists, and 102 penalty minutes. He was drafted in 2010 by the New York Rangers in the fifth round, 130th overall. Wilson hails from Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Stork continued, "Wilson is very quick and works hard on the forcheck. His hitting ability will make him a good asset to the team."
The Road Warriors play in Florida tonight for the first of a two game series against the Everblades. Tonight's game will begin at 7:30 p.m. and can be heard courtesy of America One or by clicking the Listen Live Link on the Road Warriors' home page.
The Road Warriors return home next Friday night as they host the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7 p.m. Friday night's game features Hockey Happy Hour beginning at 5 p.m. in the Charter Business Plaza. Fans can enjoy free food, discounted drinks and live entertainment courtesy of Zirkelbach Construction, WSSL 100.5 and ABC Party Rentals. Friday will also be Teddy Bear Toss Night Benefiting Toys for Tots Program. Fans can bring their teddy bear to the game and throw their bear on the ice after the Road Warriors score their first goal. The bears will be donated to Toys for Tots on December 8 by the Road Warriors players and Rowdy at Sitton Buick. Tickets are on sale now at the BI-LO Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
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