Flags Seal Deal With King
June 12, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Flags News Release
(PORT HURON, MICH) - The Port Huron Flags added a double threat to the team roster on Monday, June 12, signing Colt King, from the East Coast Hockey League's Utah Grizzlies.
At 6'2', 225 lbs, King is a left wing physical force that should not be underestimated. "He will be one of the toughest players in the league," said Head Coach Stan Drulia. "This is the kind of player the Port Huron supporters are looking for and he will probably be a fan favorite."
In 2005-06, King played in 67 games and collected 21 goals and 14 assists. He also saw almost 300 penalty minutes and has admitted that he is not afraid to fight.
"Colt will be a physical presence every night and I anticipate at least 20 goals from him during the season. He is a very rare type of player, because he is both a fighter and a scorer. You don't find that kind of combination very often," said Drulia.
King played under Drulia in 2004-05 with the Augusta Lynx, an ECHL franchise. The two earned each other's mutual trust and respect. King was new to the league, but proved himself on the ice with a tireless work ethic, and Drulia responded by increasing playing time.
"Colt has all the ability and tools to play in the AHL, when he plays in straight lines. I believe that he is still finding his game and appreciates someone who spends time teaching him the right way to play," said Drulia.
King is a Thunder Bay, ONT native and has been in professional hockey since 1999. He was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in round four of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
The Port Huron Flags are a community owned, nonprofit member club of the United Hockey League. For more information on the 2006-07 season, contact the front office at (810) 982-3524 or visit the website at www.porthuronflags.net.
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