Falcons Sign Defenseman Adams To PTO
Published on December 29, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that they have signed defenseman John Adams to a Professional Tryout Agreement. Adams is expected to join the Falcons on Friday when they host the Manchester Monarchs at the MassMutual Center.
Adams is in first season of professional hockey after spending the previous four seasons with the Boston College Eagles. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound native of Wayzata, Minnesota has collected one goal and nine assists for 10 points and 35 penalty minutes in 22 games with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL this season. Adams ranked fourth on the Everblades in plus/minus with a rating of +9.
Adams was originally the Buffalo Sabres third round draft pick (82nd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Adams was a teammate of Falcons forward David Spina during his collegiate career and collected 29 points in 136 career games with the Eagles.
The Falcons also announced today they have reassigned left wing Adam Henrich to their ECHL affiliate, the Johnstown Chiefs. Henrich was recalled on December 21 and has played in six games with the Falcons this season collecting two assists.
The Falcons return to action on Friday, December 30 when they host the Manchester Monarchs at the MassMutual Center starting at 7:35 PM. Springfield will conclude 2005 on Saturday when they head to Portland to battle the Pirates starting at 5:35 PM. All games can be heard live on the Falcons Hockey Network, WMAS AM 1450, as "The Voice" of the Falcons John Michael handles the play-by-play duties. All games can also be seen live through the B-2 Network for only $6.00.
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