Blades Aqcuire Defenseman Torney from Florence
February 24, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Estero, FL - The Florida Everblades President/GM Craig Brush announced today that the Everblades have acquired defenseman Mike Torney from the Florence Pride (ECHL) for cash.
Torney (5'11" 191 lbs.) has seen action in 35 games this season in Florence and has registered 1 goal and 9 assists for 10 points. The Raynham, MA native has played in Florence for most of his 3 year professional career after completing four years at the University of Vermont (NCAA). Last season, Torney played in 14 games with the Cleveland Barons in the American Hockey League and registered 23 penalty minutes. He will join the Blades this weekend for their pair of games versus the Columbus Cottonmouths.
The Time is Now! Florida returns home to take on the Columbus Cottonmouths in a pair of games on Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th at 7:30 PM. To reserve your piece of the action during the 2003-04 season call (239) 948-7825 or for single event tickets call Ticketmaster at (239) 334-3309. Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.tecoarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming TECO Arena events.
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