Gamblers Acquire a Pair of Veteran Defenseman
Published on November 2, 2004 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
(Green Bay, WI) â The Green Bay Gamblers announced on Tuesday that the club has acquired the rights to Sioux City defenseman Justin Johnston and Omaha defenseman Andy Meyer. In return the Gamblers trade the rights to defenseman Adam Davis to Sioux City and the rights to forward Mitch Kerns to Omaha.
Johnston, 18 (3/26/86), had a productive rookie season in 2003-04, registering 10 points and a plus/minus rating of +5 in 51 games with the Musketeers. Prior to the trade, the 6-foot 165-pound Johnston had one goal in nine games.
"Justin is a defenseman who can make a play with the puck and brings a very solid defensive and overall game on a nightly basis," says Mazzoleni. "Justin will also be a tremendous leader and steady influence on our defenseman corps".
Meyer, 19 (1/10/85) is also in his second season in the USHL. As a rookie, the 6-foot 185-pound Meyer appeared in 51 games producing a scoring line of three points. In 2004-05, Meyer has three assists and a plus/minus rating of +3 in 10 games with the Lancers
Quoting Mazzoleni, "Andy is a proven USHL defenseman. He played in multiple situations in Omaha: five-on-five, power play and penalty kill. Like Justin he will add maturity and leadership."
Davis, 18 (11/26/85), had appeared in nine games with the Gamblers notching a goal and an assist and a team high 31 penalty minutes. Davis, who is committed to Northern Michigan University, was the Gamblers 3rd round selection at the 2004 USHL Entry Draft
Kerns 18, (12/24/85) was the Gamblers first round (4th overall) selection at the 2004 USHL Entry Draft. Kerns suited up for all 10 games, compiling an assist and a plus/minus rating of â8.
Both Johnston and Meyer are expected to be in the line-up this weekend as the Gamblers hit the road for a trio of games verse USHL Eastern Division foes Waterloo, Indiana, and Chicago.
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