Blades lose Brine to AHL
April 28, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that forward David Brine has been recalled to the Rochester Americans by the Florida Panthers.
The call-up is Brine's fourth to Rochester this season. The 22-year-old rookie heads to the AHL after picking up a goal in Florida's 5-2 win over Texas in game 3 of the best-of-seven South Division Finals. Brine has four points (2g, 2a) in six Kelly Cup Playoff games with the Everblades. During the 2006-07 regular season the Truro, Nova Scotia native registered 30 points (9g ,21a) in 52 games with the Everblades. With Rochester, Brine collected eight points (4g, 4a) in 22 regular season games.
After finishing up a three-year junior career with Halifax in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Brine skated in nine Calder Cup Playoff games with Manitoba last season, collecting one assist. Prior to his professional debut Brine totaled 198 points (70g, 128a) in 207 career games with Halifax.
The Florida Everblades, proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers, return to the ice tonight when they take on the Texas Wildcatters in Game 4 of their best-of-seven division final at 8:00 p.m. from Ford Arena in Beaumont, TX. The Everblades lead the series 2-games-to-1. Deposits for 2007-08 Everblades season tickets are being taken now! Reserve yours today by calling (239) 948-7825. Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on group ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
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