SPHL Knoxville Ice Bears

Brucato Activated from IR, Simpson Released

Published on February 7, 2022 under SPHL (SPHL)
Knoxville Ice Bears News Release


Knoxville Ice Bears forward Stefan Brucato
Knoxville Ice Bears forward Stefan Brucato
(Knoxville Ice Bears)

Ice Bears captain Stefan Brucato was activated off the injured reserve Monday. PHOTO: Michael King. Ice Bears forward and captain Stefan Brucato has been activated from the IR, head coach Jeff Carr confirmed Monday afternoon. Brucato returns following a three-week stint on injured reserve following an upper body injury suffered against Evansville on Jan. 16 and missed eight games as a result.

Brucato has 12 goals and 18 assists for 30 points in 28 games this season for Knoxville. He had a seven-game point streak snapped in the win over the Thunderbolts.

The Ice Bears have also released defenseman Ned Simpson.

Knoxville hosts Peoria Thursday night at 7:35 p.m. before heading to Pensacola for a pair of games against the Ice Flyers on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available at 525-7825 or knoxvilleicebears.com.





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Knoxville Ice Bears forward Stefan Brucato
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