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Eagles Stay in Colorado, Sign Rookie Patrick Knowlton

August 23, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced today the signing of rookie forward Patrick Knowlton, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo. The 5-foot-10-inch, 180-pound forward is coming off a collegiate career at Sacred Heart University, followed by nine games with the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators at the tail end of last season.

In four years collegiately -- the last of which he acted as team captain -- Knowlton recorded 82 points (24-58-82) and 146 penalty minutes in 131 games. Following the end of Sacred Heart's season last year, he began his professional career in the ECHL, registering an assist and 6 PIMs in nine games with the Gladiators.

The Eagles will begin their preseason camp on Friday, Sept. 30. They will then travel to Alaska for preseason games on Oct. 4 & 5 before playing their only preseason game at the Budweiser Events Center on Friday, Oct. 7 against the Las Vegas Wranglers.

The 2011-12 ECHL regular season begins on Friday, Oct. 14, with the Eagles' home-opener taking place on Friday, Oct. 21. A complete schedule can be found at www.ColoradoEagles.com.

Individual tickets for all Eagles home games will go on sale in September, and can be purchased at www.ComcastTix.com, the BEC box office, or by calling 1-877-544-TIXX (8499) or 970-686-SHOT (7468). Stay tuned to www.ColoradoEagles.com for soon-to-be-announced ticket information, including new pricing plans and a $16 single-game ticket.

Want to secure tickets for the 2011-12 season now'!'! Group tickets (parties of 15 or more) are currently available for pre-sale by calling our Group Sales Manager, Curtis Sullivan, at (970) 686-SHOT (7468). Group leaders are eligible for additional benefits as well; check out the "Group Tickets" page at www.ColoradoEagles.com for more information.

2011-12 Signings To-Date

Jack Combs (F)

Chad Costello (F)

Adam Chorneyko (F)

A.J. Hau (F)

Kyle Jones (G)

Anthony Maiani (F)

Patrick Knowlton (F)

Riley Nelson (F)*

Alex Penner (F)

Kyle Peto (D)

Aaron Schneekloth (D)*

* - Indicates Veteran Status (260+ games)

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