Everblades Promote Two D-Men to AHL
December 18, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers, have announced defenseman AJ Thelen has been loaned to Rochester (AHL) and defenseman Elgin Reid has been recalled by Albany (AHL).
Defenseman AJ Thelen earns his first promotion to the American Hockey League this season. Thelen has been a model of consistency on the blue line for the 'Blades. The third-year pro has appeared in 26 games with Florida this year and fired in seven goals and 15 points with a +5 rating. He is tied for second amongst ECHL defensemen in power play tallies (4) and ranks tied for sixth in points (15). The Minnesota native leads all ECHL defenseman in shots with 88.
Defenseman Elgin Reid also receives his first call up to Albany of the American Hockey League. Reid, an all-ECHL rookie team selection in 2008-09, has three goals and eight points in 19 games this season. The second-year professional missed nine games at the start of the season due to injury.
Florida Everblades Hockey - Serious Hockey...Serious Fun! Florida and Wheeling continue their three-game series this week in Southwest Florida Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the Everblades and Nailers battle for the final time this season and Direct Impressions is giving away Everblades team calendars to the first 5,000 fans through the doors. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here as well taking pictures with the kids courtesy of Trimmer's Holiday Décor and finally, fans are welcome to bring their skates and skate with the Everblade players immediately following the game.
Tune into the Everblades on the new flagship station, Fox Sports Radio 1200/1460AM and via the Everblades website at www.floridaeverblades.com by clicking on the Fox Sports Radio or Sportsjuice logos. The Shoeless Joe's Sports Café pregame show comes your way 25-minutes prior to the drop of the puck. Everblades hockey on Fox Sports Radio is brought to you by Blu Sushi.
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