Aces Acquire Sinkewich from Wheeling
October 10, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
Anchorage, AK - The Alaska Aces have acquired defenseman, Russ Sinkewich from the Wheeling Nailers, Head Coach Brent Thompson announced on Sunday. The deal completed an earlier trade in which the Nailers received the rights to Nick Tuzzolino. Sinkewich will join the Aces immediately for the final week of training camp. The Aces open the 2010-2011 regular season this Friday and Saturday night when they host the Utah Grizzlies. On Friday, fans in attendance will receive free GCI magnetic schedules, and on Saturday Fred Meyer Autograph Books will be given out to fans at the game. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.2237 or visit them online at www.alaskaaces.com
Sinkewich, 25, is entering his second full season as a pro, after playing in 70 games for the Johnstown Chiefs last year. The 6'4", 215 lbs. Westlake, OH native had 15 points (2g, 13a) and 97 penalty minutes last season. The prior season, Sinkewich made his pro debut as an amateur appearing in 16 games for the Chiefs after finishing his collegiate career. He also received two separate five-game call-ups to the AHL with the Lake Erie Monsters and Milwaukee Admirals, respectively. Before turning pro, Sinkewich played his college hockey at perennial power, Bowling Green State University.
The Aces season opener is Friday, October 15th at 7:15pm at the Sullivan Arena when Alaska hosts J.P. Lamoureux and the Utah Grizzlies. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please call the Aces office at 907.258.ACES, or visit them online at www.alaskaaces.com
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