Everblades make roster changes
March 4, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades president & general manager Craig Brush along with head coach Gerry Fleming announced today that defenseman Martin Tuma has been placed on the 7-day injured reserve list and defenseman Chris Lee has been activated from the 7-day IR. As per team policy the injury was not disclosed.
Tuma, 20, was placed onto the 7-day IR after suffering an injury during Florida's 4-2 loss to the Gwinnett Gladiators on February 25 at Germain Arena. The trip to the IR is the rookie's second this season. Tuma has picked up six assists and added 69 penalty minutes in 41 games with the Everblades this season. The former 5th round draft pick by the Florida Panthers in 2003 made his professional debut last season skating in just five games with San Antonio. Prior to turning pro, Tuma spent two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, where he posted 28 points (10g, 18a) in 118 games.
Lee, 25, returns to the lineup after missing the last six games. The MacTier, Ontario native suffered an injury on February 17 at Gwinnett. Lee has seen action in 45 games this season with the Everblades, and has tallied 31 points (8g, 23a). The second-year pro, who was selected for the 2006 ECHL All-Star Game, began his professional career with the Everblades last season scoring 27 points in 68 games.
The Everblades return to action tonight when they host the Charlotte Checkers at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena. The first 5,000 fans will receive a 2005-06 Everblades team photo.
Everblades 2005-06 group tickets and individual game tickets are on sale now! Fans can purchase tickets at the Germain Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling TicketMaster at (239) 334-3309, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, contact the Everblades office at (239) 948-7825.
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