ECHL Florida Everblades

Blades add forward Nimmo to list of signees

Published on July 8, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades president & general manager Craig Brush, along with head coach Malcolm Cameron announced today that the team has signed forward David Nimmo to a contract for the 2008-09 season.

Nimmo (pronounced: NIHM-oh) joins the Everblades after earning Central Hockey League Rookie of the Year honors in 2007-08 by posting 84 points (41g, 43a) and 67 penalty minutes in 64 games with the Amarillo Gorillas. His pro debut saw the St. Albert, Alberta native lead the team in goals, finish second on the club in assists and finish tied for the team lead in points.

League wide Nimmo, who will turn 26 on July 25, finished tied for seventh in scoring, while his goal total was tied for third highest among all CHL players. In addition to his Rookie of the Year honor, Nimmo was also selected to the CHL's post-season All-Rookie Team and was a member of the Southern Conference's mid-season All-Star squad.

"David is a big, strong kid who had an incredible year last season as a rookie." Cameron said. "His goal and point totals are a real testament to his skill level, and we're really looking forward to having him on the ice at Germain Arena in an Everblades jersey where we hope he'll capture the same season he had last year."

Nimmo also received accolades in 2007-08 by being named the CHL's Player of the Month in December after posting 20 points in 13 games. Prior to turning pro the 6-foot-2, 220 pound centerman spent four seasons at the collegiate level with the University of Alabama-Huntsville. His best season came during his senior season in 2006-07 when he led the Chargers in scoring by notching career-high numbers in goals (14) assists (22) and points (36) in 36 games. Overall during his college career Nimmo registered 63 points (25g, 38a) and 110 PIM in 116 games.

David Nimmo's Stats: --- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ---- Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002-03 Melfort Mustangs SJHL 60 36 39 75 96 2003-04 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 26 0 1 1 8 2004-05 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 23 2 3 5 12 2005-06 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 31 9 12 21 34 2006-07 U. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA 36 14 22 36 56 2007-08 Amarillo Gorillas CHL 64 41 43 84 67 -- -- -- -- --

BEWARE OF THE BITE! Action You Can Sink Your Teeth Into! Deposits are being accepted now for 2008-09 Florida Everblades season tickets. For just $50 per/seat you can reserve your piece of the action for next season! The Everblades open the 2008-09 season on Friday, October 17 when they host the Charlotte Checkers from Germain Arena at 7:30 p.m.! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com or call 239-948-PUCK for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.

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