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Frostbite sign Bakrlik to add depth to offense

September 24, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Adirondack Frostbite News Release


Glens Falls, NY – The Adirondack Frostbite, member of the United Hockey League (UHL), today invited forward Frank Bakrlik to training camp, it was announced by Frostbite Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Marc Potvin. This will be Bakrlik's first full season in Adirondack after being picked up from the Winston-Salem T-Bird of the South East Hockey League (SEHL) last year. As per team policy, terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

Bakrlik, 21, began last season with Winston-Salem where he tallied 30 points (18g, 12a) and 102 penalty minutes in 31 games. The Czech Republic native joined Adirondack with 17 games left in the season putting up five points (3g, 2a) and 55 penalty minutes.

"Frank's another young guy who along with size and strength has lots of potential." said Potvin. "I felt he deserved another opportunity with a year under his belt."

Prior to going pro, the right wing skated for two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Bakrlik's first season playing North American hockey was in 2000-01 with the Barrie Colts (OHL). There he recorded 21 points (11g, 10a) and 70 penalty minutes in 54 games. The following year Bakrlik split time between Barrie and the Sarnia Sting. In 60 games the 6'2'' 190-pounder had 20 points (5g, 15a) and 75 penalty minutes.

Bakrlik is the 17th player invited to the Frostbite's training camp for the 2004-05 season. He joins forwards Hugo Belanger, Frank Littlejohn, Trevor Segstro, David Burgess, Sylvain Cloutier, Ryan Bennett, Kevin Taylor and Nick Burnatowski, defensemen Neil Wilkinson, Scott Drevitch, Kamil Kuriplach, Steve O'Rourke, Jason Jaworski, David Vychodil and Henrik Bergfors and goalie Derek Gustafson.

Season Tickets for the 2004-05 season are on sale now at the Frostbite front office located at the Glen Street entrance of the Glens Falls Civic Center. Tickets may be purchased at the office from 9AM to 6PM Monday through Thursday and from 9AM to 5PM Friday or by calling 926-PUCK. Also, UHL All-Star Classic Tickets are on sale to season ticket holders now at the Frostbite office or by calling 926-PUCK. Individual game tickets and All-Star tickets go on sale to the public October 2nd at 10am.

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