Falcons Sign Robinson, Release Vazzano
February 17, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons announced today that the team has signed goalie Josh Robinson to a Professional Tryout Contract. In a separate transaction, goalie Alex Vazzano has been released from his Professional Tryout Contract.
The 26-year-old Robinson has a 25-0-1 mark with a .928 save percentage (SV%) and 1.85 goals against average (GAA) in 27 games with the Missouri Mavericks (ECHL). The 6-foot, 185-pound native of Frankenmuth, MI leads the ECHL with in wins, is second among goalies in GAA and is third among goalies in SV%. Robinson has posted a 6-6-0 record with a .882 SV% and 3.30 GAA in 15 career AHL games with the Texas Stars.
Vazzano, 25, has registered a 1-1-2 record with a 3.37 GAA and a .902 SV% in five games with the Elmira Jackals this season of the ECHL. The 6-foot-2, 192-pound native of Trumbull, CT has also spent time this season with the Reading Royals of the ECHL, the Louisiana IceGators of the Southern Professional Hockey League and the Danbury Titans of the Federal Hockey League. Vazzano is a rookie out of Sacred Heart University.
The Falcons return to the MassMutual Center this Saturday for a 7:00 p.m. puck drop against the Hartford Wolf Pack. To reserve your seats, call 413-739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For all the latest Falcons information and updates, follow the Birds at www.falconsahl.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/falconsahl and on Twitter (@TheFalconsAHL) using #YourTownYourTeam.
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