
Eagles Sign Amateur Defenseman Isaac Smeltzer
March 14, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles of the ECHL announced today that they've signed defenseman Isaac Smeltzer to an amateur tryout contract and that he will play in tonight's game against the Alaska Aces at the Budweiser Events Center.
The 6-foot-3-inch, 215-pound blueliner just completed his fourth season at Brock University where he recorded 42 points (8-34-42) and 270 penalty minutes in 105 overall games. He set collegiate career highs in goals (4), assists (10), points (14) and PIMs (138) this past season.
Prior to attending Brock University, the Estevan, Saskatchewan native played four seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League, registering 69 points (19-50-69) and 327 PIMs in 158 games.
The Eagles, who have already clinched a playoff berth, will continue their push for final playoff positioning this week with three games against the defending champion Aces at the Budweiser Events Center. Individual tickets for all Eagles home games are on sale now, and can be purchased at www.ComcastTix.com, the BEC box office, or by calling 1-877-544-TIXX (8499) or 970-686-SHOT (7468).
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