Americans Add Familiar Name on the Blue Line
August 22, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The two-time Kelly Cup Champion Allen Americans (@allenamericans), ECHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, announced today that Mike Gunn has been signed to a contract for the 2016-2017 season.
Mike Gunn, a strong defenseman at 6-4 and 215-pound,s played in 40 games last season for the Americans, adding five points while collecting 34 penalty minutes. The native of Livonia, Michigan, will start his sophomore season in pro hockey this October.
"He's a big steady solid defenseman," said Americans Head Coach and GM Steve Martinson. "He adds to our depth on the blue line."
Gunn was acquired in a trade last season with the Wheeling Nailers, where he played in ten games and had ten penalty minutes.
The Americans raise the Kelly Cup Banner to the Allen Event Center rafters on Saturday, October 15th against the Missouri Mavericks. Americans Season Tickets are on sale NOW at www.allenamericans.com or call 972-912-1000.
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