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Gems Sign Lutes

August 3, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, OH- The Dayton Gems Ownership Group, proud member of the Central Hockey League, announced today the signing of left winger Brett Lutes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed due to league and team mandates.

Lutes spent last season with the Colorado Eagles of the CHL, there he recorded 50 points in 54 games on 16 goals and 34 assists. He also tallied two assists in four playoff games for the Eagles. Prior to his time in Colorado, (after spending one season in Europe) Lutes spent three out of the four previous years with the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL.

While in Bakersfield, during the 2006-07 season, Lutes became only the 10th player in Bakersfield history to record 30 plus goals and multiple hat-tricks in one season. An original draft pick of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the seventh round as the #229 pick overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Lutes was also invited to participate in the Dallas Stars free agent camp in 2003.

"For me the fact that Dayton has such a young team gave me a chance to come here and try to become a leader for this hockey club," said Lutes. "The Gems are going through a building process as a whole and I am excited about being a part of the transformation. I would like the fans of Dayton to know they can look forward to an exciting level of play they haven't seen in years past when we take to the ice this season."

Prior to beginning his professional hockey career in 2004, Lutes spent four seasons with the Montreal Rocket of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), there he appeared in 210 games (not counting playoffs) and recorded 231 points on 100 goals and 131 assists. Lutes also played in three Hershey Cup All-Star Games while in Montreal.

Season tickets are on sale now!! Full and partial ticket plans are available. For more information call the Gems offices at 937-275-7777 or log onto our website at www.daytongems.com . You can also catch us on facebook at facebook.com/daytongems. Opening night at Hara Arena is Saturday, October 16th as the Gems host the Evansville IceMen at 7:30 p.m.

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