Bombers Acquire Forward Bowers from Florida Everblades
October 17, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Dayton, OH - The Dayton Bombers acquired forward Justin Bowers from the Florida Everblades, head coach Bill McDonald announced today, completing the trade of Yannick Tifu to the Everblades.
Bowers, a 23-year-old native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, joins the Bombers for his first professional season after two years with St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada. He had 68 points (29g,39a) in 56 games with the Tommies, earning All-Rookie Team honors in 2007 and Second-Team All-Star in 2008.
The six-foot, 203-pound Bowers played three seasons with Woodstock in the MJAHL, recording 271 points (105g,166a) in 148 games, including a 123 point season in 2005-06.
Recently Bowers participated in the "AAA" American Hockey League's Quad City Flames training camp.
Save the date! The Bombers will open their 2008-09 campaign at the Nutter Center this Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. against the rival Cincinnati Cyclones! Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by calling (937) 775-4747.
Season tickets for the 2008-09 Bombers 18th Anniversary season are on sale now! Reserve your seats today with a $50 deposit per seat. New season ticket information is available in the Bombers office or by contacting (937) 775-4747. For ticket information visit www.daytonbombers.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
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