'Blades make host of changes to roster
January 6, 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 defenseman Chris Lee has been returned to the team from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League and forward Ernie Hartlieb has been activated off the 3-day injured reserve list. The Everblades have also placed forward Brent McDonald on the 3-day IR and defenseman Chris Dyment on the 7-day IR. As per team policy, the injuries were not disclosed.
Lee, 26, returns to the Everblades lineup after skating in one game with Bridgeport, last night. Lee re-enters the Florida lineup having picked up 18 points (3g, 15a) in 25 games with the Everblades this year. Hartlieb, 27, comes off the IR and returns to the line up having picked up seven points (0g, 7a) in 24 games with the Everblades this season.
After suffering injuries in last night's game vs. Charlotte, McDonald and Dyment head to the IR. McDonald, 27, has collected 28 points (11g, 17a) in 31 games this year, and will miss his first game of the season when the 'Blades host Charlotte tonight. Dyment, who began the season with Albany in the AHL, heads to the IR having scored seven points (3g, 4a) in 24 games with the Everblades this season.
The Florida Everblades, proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers, return to the ice tonight when they host the Charlotte Checkers at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Florida Everblades individual & group tickets are now available! Reserve your seat for all the exciting action 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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