
Garbowsky Returns to Colorado, Eagles Release Three
October 13, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, proud affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, announced Thursday that forward Matt Garbowsky has been returned to the Eagles from his loan to the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. The 25 year-old is coming off a rookie season with the Elmira Jackals in which he notched seven goals and 14 assists in 33 games. He has also appeared in 24 total games with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, after making his professional debut with the Americans at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.
A 5-foot-10, 185-pound center, Garbowsky experienced a highly-acclaimed career at the NCAA level in four seasons at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his collegiate career, Garbowsky amassed 114 points in 128 games, was named the AHA Player of the Year, captured an AHA Championship, was named to the AHA All-Star Team and was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA hockey.
In other transactions, the Eagles have released forwards Riley Spraggs and Justin Bernhardt, along with defenseman Spencer Galbraith.
Season tickets for the 2016-17 season are on-sale now and can be reserved with a $50 deposit per seat by calling the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468). The 2016-17 regular season home schedule kicks off on Saturday, October 15th when the Eagles host the Rapid City Rush. A complete schedule can be found at www.ColoradoEagles.com.
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