IceHogs Sign Gleason and Shea to AHL Contracts
September 30, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill- The Rockford IceHogs announced that they have signed defensemen Joe Gleason and Bobby Shea to American Hockey League contracts for the 2013-2014 season. Gleason was a Blackhawks draft pick selected in the 7th round (#192 overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He skated for the University of North Dakota where he played in 143 games, putting up 46 points (6g-40a).
Shea was a member of the 2012-13 Kelly Cup Championship team with the Reading Royals (ECHL) where he played in 15 postseason games, achieving three points (2g-1a). He spent four years at Bowling Green State University playing in 139 games and collecting 36 points (9g-27a).
The IceHogs roster now sits at 26 including 15 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders. The IceHogs open the 2013-2014 American Hockey League regular season on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the San Antonio Rampage at 7 pm.
Single Game Tickets On Sale: Tickets for the 2013-14 Rockford IceHogs regular season are now on sale. To purchase tickets to any of the IceHogs 38 regular season games, including opening night on Saturday, Oct. 19, call (815) 968-5222 or visit in person at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location.
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