Andy Contois Called Up To Norfolk Admirals
March 18, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, MS - The Norfolk Admirals have signed Mississippi Sea Wolves forward Andy Contois to a professional tryout offer.
Contois, a 6-1, 195-pound left wing from Marquette, Michigan, was an ECHL All-Star this season, winning the event's fastest skater competition and scoring one goal and one assist in the All-Star Game.
The 27 year-old was acquired by Mississippi on February 20 from the Stockton Thunder in exchange for Lance Monych. In nine games with the Sea Wolves, Contois has one goal and three assists with six penalty minutes.
In 60 ECHL games this season between Stockton and Mississippi, Contois has 17 goals and 30 assists with 50 penalty minutes. In 137 career ECHL games with Mississippi, Stockton, the Gwinnett Gladiators and the Idaho Steelheads, Contois has 37 goals and 57 assists with 106 penalty minutes.
Contois is a third-year pro out of Northern Michigan University. He is expected to make his American Hockey League debut on Wednesday against the Providence Bruins.
The Sea Wolves return home for a three-game series against Texas this Friday and Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Get your tickets today by calling 228.275.WOLF!
NOTE: Fans attending games should allow extra time to arrive at the arena and park due to construction on U.S. 90 in Biloxi.
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