
Doig named to ECHL All-Star Game
December 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Dec. 20, 2007)-Inferno forward Tyler Doig has been named to the 2007-2008 ECHL All-Star Game. He will be the Inferno's lone representative for the game.
Doig, 21, is in his first professional season. In 24 games with the Inferno this season, the 6-foot, 180-pounder from Seaforth Ontario has 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) and 23 penalty minutes.
"Tyler's gotten off to a great start with us," head coach Troy Mann said. "He's a great young player who has the potential to play at the next level. It's a tremendous honor for him and the organization."
Prior to turning pro, Doig played 196 games in the Ontario Hockey League with the Barrie Colts, Guelph Storm and Belleville Bulls from 2003-04 through 2006-07. During that span, Doig had 170 points (70 goals, 100 assists) and 201 penalty minutes.
Hosted by the Stockton Thunder and the City of Stockton at Stockton Arena, the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light will be played on Jan. 23 with the 11th edition of the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Skills Competition being held on Jan. 22.
The starting lineups are determined in voting by American Conference coaches, team captains, media directors, broadcasters and media members. Coaches also submitted the top prospects from within their conference to determine the final roster with each of the 15 teams having a representative.
There are 13 rookies on the American Conference and only two of the 21 players have played in an ECHL All-Star Game.
The Inferno return to the Carolina Coliseum on Friday, Dec. 28 to host the Charlotte Checkers at 1:05 p.m. The American Red Cross will be sponsoring a blood drive on the concourse; fans can pre-register by visiting givelife.org.
Season tickets, group tickets, fundraisers and the coolest birthday parties in town are all available by calling 803.256.7825 or by logging on to columbiainferno.com.
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