Blue Jackets Reassign Defenseman Ilari Melart to Falcons
March 25, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons announced Tuesday that defenseman Ilari Melart has been reassigned to the team from HC Ugra of the Kontinental Hockey League by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's NHL affiliate.
Melart, 25, played 24 games with Springfield earlier in the 2013-14 season, totaling three points (one goal, two assists) and 28 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-4, 227-pound defenseman was reassigned to Ugra of the KHL Tuesday, December 17, where he played 15 games, amassing five points (one goal, four assists), 22 penalty minutes and a +3 rating.
Prior to the 2013-14 campaign, Melart played five seasons for HIFK Helsinki of SM-liiga in Finland.
The Falcons are back in action at the MassMutual Center Wednesday, March 26 to host the Adirondack Phantoms at 7:00 p.m.
Fans are invited to the MassMutual Center in 2013-14 to watch the reigning Northeast Division-champion Falcons compete in their 20th anniversary season. Adult season-ticket packages start as low as $13 per game. To reserve your seats for the 2013-14 season, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Support the Falcons throughout the 2013-14 season by wearing red, white and blue at all the home games.
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