Empire Trades for OL Mike Trice
Published on February 25, 2016 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Spokane Empire News Release
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Empire has traded rookie defensive lineman Bryon Bennett to the Sioux Falls Storm in exchange for veteran IFL offensive lineman Mike Trice.
Trice (OL, 6-6, 340, Hofstra) joins the Empire for his fifth season as a member of the Indoor Football League. He joined the Sioux Falls Storm during the offseason and participated in the team's 2016 training camp. In 2015, Mike was with the IFL's Nebraska Danger who competed in the United Bowl championship game. He has also spent time with the Tri-Cities Fever (2014) and Colorado Ice (2012-2013).
"Mike is an experienced lineman within the IFL that will help add great depth to that position group," said Empire Head Coach Adam Shackleford. "He'll make a great addition to our roster."
Mike played his collegiate career at Hofstra University (NY) from 2005-2009 where he started in 25 of the 37 games he played in, mostly at guard. He played his prep career at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, New York.
Additional Transactions: The Empire traded rookie Bryon Bennett (DL, 6-2, 295, Ole Miss) to the Sioux Falls Storm in exchange for Mike Trice (OL, 6-6, 340, Hofstra). Demtruce McNeal (DB, 6-2, 200, Auburn) was placed on the Short Term IR list with a minor ankle injury. Mauola Malaga (DL/OL, 6-2, 340, Alcorn State) was also placed on Short Term IR with a minor foot injury. Note: The Short Term IR designation requires a minimum of two (2) inactive weeks and a maximum of four (4) before the team must decide whether to reactive or place the player on the season-long Injured Reserve list.
This Saturday, February 27th the Empire will host their 2016 Home Opener and Dollar Night at Spokane. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Game night is sponsored by George Gee Kia and Big 99.9 FM Coyote Country. The first 5,000 fans through doors receive a keychain wooden train whistle courtesy of George Gee Kia. The game will be broadcast live on AM 700 ESPN radio with the pre-game show beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Larry Weir and Keith Osso on the call. The game will also be available for online viewing via IFLLive.TV. After the game, the Empire would like to invite fans to attend the post-game party at The Black Diamond located at 9614 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley.
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SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are on sale via TicketsWest box office locations, by phone at 800-325-SEAT (7328), and online at www.TicketsWest.com. For Season, Group, or Suite related tickets call the Empire at 509-242-7462 or visit www.SpokaneEmpire.com for more information.
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