ECHL Florida Everblades

Everblades Ink Lukin To Contract For '07-'08

Published on July 2, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that forward Jarret Lukin has signed a contract for the 2007-08 season, thus becoming the first player signed by the Everblades for next year.

Lukin (LOU-kin), re-signs with the Everblades after joining the club last January. The 23-year-old finished the 2006-07 regular season with 18 points (6g, 12a) in 26 games, and chipped in four assists in 13 Kelly Cup playoff games. Lukin tallied his first professional goal in his third pro game on February 3 at Augusta, and put together his best scoring stretch from March 6-18 when he tallied points in seven of eight games.

"Jarret was a positive impact to our team from the moment we signed him last year." Fleming said. "He has such a strong work ethic, and competes hard every night that rubs off on other players. We're really looking forward to having his physical play and scoring touch for a full season."

Prior to signing with the Everblades in 2006-07, Lukin skated with the University of Calgary, where he tallied 20 points (5g, 15a) in 16 games. The Fort McMurray, Alberta native began his collegiate career in 2005-06, scoring 39 points (9g, 30a) in 39 games while earning CIS All-Rookie honors.

Before playing at the collegiate level, the 5-foot-11, 185 pound center spent five seasons (2000-2004) at the junior level in the Western Hockey League. Lukin played in 312 total games in the WHL, scoring 86 goals and adding 126 assists while skating with Kamloops and Medicine Hat. Lukin's best season came in 2002-03 when he finished second on Kamloops with 74 points (32g, 42a) in 65 games.

Be a part of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The 2007-08 season begins on Friday, October 19 when the 'Blades host the Mississippi Sea Wolves at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena! Deposits are being taken now for 2007-08 Florida Everblades season tickets! For just $50 per/seat you can reserve your piece of the action for next season! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.

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