Bombers Ink Forward LaPointe
October 7, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Dayton, OH - The Dayton Bombers announced today the signing of forward Dan LaPointe for the 2008-09 season, head coach Bill McDonald said. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
LaPointe, a Victoria, British Columbia native, joins the Bombers after spending the 2007-08 season between Oklahoma City and Rio Grande Valley of the Central Hockey League. He had a combined 16 points (10g,6a) in 31 games.
"I'm happy to be playing in Dayton and in the ECHL," LaPointe said. "This is a fantastic opportunity to build my career and help the Bombers win."
The 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound LaPointe spent two seasons at the University of Calgary, recording 14 goals, 14 assists and 82 PIM from 2005 to 2007. From 2001-2005 he played throughout the Western Hockey League with Seattle, Portland, Prince George and Spokane. He averaged 23 points per season throughout his junior hockey career.
"Dan has good experience from his pro, college and junior seasons," McDonald said. "He's a real good character guy and will fit into the team well."
Save the date! The Bombers will open their 2008-09 campaign at the Nutter Center on 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.
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