Everblades Acquire D'Amour from Elmira
Published on October 12, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced today that the team has acquired forward Dominic D'Amour from the Elmira Jackals in exchange for future considerations.
D'Amour, a 6'3", 220-pound veteran enters his eighth professional season and third in the ECHL. He appeared in 15 games for the ¬ËBlades during the 2008-09 season, totaling six assists and 30 penalty minutes
The LaSalle, Quebec native brings 112 games experience from the American Hockey League, registering 19 points (5g, 14a) during stints with St John's, Philadelphia Phantoms, and Albany River Rats. Last season, he appeared in 59 games split between the Missouri Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League posting 23 points (11g, 12a). D'Amour (pronounced DA-moor), was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Complete Stats for Dominic D'Amour
In other Everblades roster transactions for Wednesday, defenseman Kevin Montgomery was loaned to the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.
The Blades are preparing for opening weekend, which begins this Friday against division rival Gwinnett at Germain Arena. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. The first 5,000 fans to enter the arena will receive a ¬ËBlades Magnet Schedule courtesy of Jani-King.
The two teams will meet again on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Join us for the McDonald's Tailgate Party beginning at 5:00 p.m. There will be live music by Zombie University and bounce houses for the kids. The first 5,000 fans to enter the arena, will receive a commemorative folder, which features current and former Everblades players presented by Edison College.
To purchase tickets for opening weekend, stop by any Ticketmaster outlet, or the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena. The Capital Bank Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans may also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com
Season tickets and mini-plan ticket packages are still available! Call the Everblades hockey headquarters at 239-948-7825 to order your seats for the 14th season of Everblades hockey. Visit the Florida Everblades at www.floridaeverblades.com for more information on ticket prices and packages. For upcoming events at Germain Arena, visit their website at www.germainarena.com .
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