Costello Released from AHL Contract
March 11, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Mar. 11, 2013) - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers have announced they have signed a mutual release agreement with forward Chad Costello, releasing him from his American Hockey League Standard Player's Contract.
Costello, 26, signed an AHL contract with the Sound Tigers on Jan. 9, 2013 after joining the team on a professional tryout contract (PTO) in December. The Johnston, IA native recorded 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 21 games with the Sound Tigers. Costello will return to the ECHL's Colorado Eagles where he posted a league-leading 49 points (14 goals, 35 assists) in 27 games prior to joining the Sound Tigers.
The Sound Tigers return to action at Webster Bank Arena tomorrow night when they play host to the Springfield Falcons at 7:00 p.m. For tickets to any upcoming Sound Tigers games, visit the Webster Bank Arena Click It or Ticket Box Office, visit ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
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