Everblades Add Forwards Salters & Hanson
Published on September 27, 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 the team has agreed to terms with forwards Leigh Salters and Greger Hanson
Salters, 22, joins the Everblades after spending last season with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. The 6-4, 225-pound forward posted three points (1g, 2a) and amassed 111 penalty minutes in 52 appearances with the Crunch last season. The London, Ontario native split time with the Guelph Storm and London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) from 2005-2010. During his five seasons in the OHL he totaled 84 career points (34g, 50a) and 379 penalty minutes, including posting 39 points (18g, 21a) in 56 games with London during the 2009-2010 season. Complete Stats for Leigh Salters
"Leigh is a good sized forward, who can certainly play the role of sticking up for his teammates," said Poss. "He spent his entire first year as a pro in the AHL, and we look forward to him bringing that experience to Florida."
Hanson, 23, heads to the Sunshine State after a productive four-year career at Northern Michigan University. The speedy 5-10, 185-pound forward accumulated 112 career points (40g, 72a) while with the Wildcats from 2007-2011. The Lidingo, Sweden native was a near point-per-game player during the 2009-10 season, logging 38 points (16g, 22a) in just 40 games played. Complete Stats for Greger Hanson
"Greger consistently put up good numbers at the collegiate level," said Poss. "He is a fast skater with good skills, and can be a big contributor on the power play."
The Everblades 2011-12 training camp opens Friday, September 30. The team's first practice will take place at 2:45 p.m. on that day in the green rink inside Germain Arena.
Individual games tickets for preseason and opening weekend are currently on sale! 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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