Americans Sign Young Defenseman Nikkel
September 29, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Defenseman Ayrton Nikkel with the Swift Current Broncos
(Allen Americans, Credit: Marissa Baecker)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans announced today that the club has added another young defenseman to the D-core with the signing of Ayrton Nikkel for the upcoming season.
Ayrton Nikkel, a 6'2, 195 pound blue-liner will make his professional debut with the Americans this season. The native of Kelowna, BC, has spent the last four seasons in the Western Hockey League with stops in Saskatoon, Brandon, Everett and Swift Current. In 240 games in the WHL, he has 10 goals and 45 points with 389 penalty minutes.
"Ayrton is a tough aggressive defenseman who will fit well in our lineup," said Allen Americans Head Coach and General Manager Steve Martinson.
The Americans open camp next week in Allen. Details on training camp will be released this afternoon. Tickets for opening night against Quad City are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or call the Americans offices at 972-912-1000.
Group Night - Bring a group of 15 or more to an Allen Americans Hockey Game and receive discounted ticket prices. Call 972-912-1000 for more information. http://allenamericans.com/group-tickets/
Birthday Parties- Celebrate your birthday party at an Allen Americans Hockey Game. We have special birthday packages lined up for the upcoming season. Call 972-912-1000 for more information. http://allenamericans.com/birthday-party/
Americans in the Community- Have an upcoming event you would like to have the Allen Americans be a part of? Contact us at 972-912-1000.
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 Defenseman Ayrton Nikkel with the Swift Current Broncos (Marissa Baecker) |
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