'Blades get Melanson back from AHL
January 18, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President & General Manager Craig Brush, along with Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that forward Mathieu Melanson has been re-assigned to the club by the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.
Melanson returns to the Everblades after seeing action in eight games with the Moose, where he notched one goal and collected four penalty minutes. With the Everblades this season Melanson has 34 points (19g, 15a) in 25 games. The 22-year-old ranks second on the Everblades in scoring and his goal total ranks sixth in the ECHL.
Melanson, who will represent the Everblades in the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game along with goaltender Justin Peters, is in his first full professional season after making his professional debut in 2006-07 with the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL where he played in 17 games, registering 26 points (14g, 12a).
Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The Everblades return to action tonight, when they take on the Mississippi Sea Wolves at 8:05 p.m. from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Everblades return home on Friday, January 25 to host the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets to all Everblades home games are on sale now! Stop by the Germain Arena box office to reserve your seat for all the exciting action! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
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