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March 23, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League announce the club has drafted three defenseman, three forwards and one goaltender in the Junior Draft held Tuesday, March 23, 2004.

Player Position Birthdate/Birthplace 2003-2004 Team & League
David Bowman (1st Round) Defense 9-23-1983 – St. Catharines Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Jonathan Jolette (2nd Round) Defense 6-16-1983 – Evain, PQ Shawinigan Cateractes (QMJHL)
Ryan Ramsey (3rd Round) Center 5-18-1983 – Ajax, ONT Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Tobias Whalen (3rd Round) Center 10-28-1983 – Orillia, ONT Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Paul Drew (4th Round) Goaltender 11-20-1983 – Merlin, ONT Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Rafal Martynowski (5th Round) Left Wing 7-8-1984— Maple, ONT Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Sean Murphy (6th Round) Defense 4-10-1978 – Aurora, ONT York University (2003-CIS)

"This was a very important draft for the Flint Generals," said Vice President/Head Coach, Robbie S. Nichols. "We have been looking for players to bolster our blue line and provide us with some scoring punch up front. This draft provides us with the additional pieces to the puzzle that we look for to strengthen our team," continues Nichols. "We are hopeful some of these players can join us for the Colonial Cup Playoffs. If not, it certainly gives us a solid base and starting point to build another competitive club next season."

The Flint Generals return home to host the Muskegon Fury on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are on sale at any TicketMaster location. Ticket prices are $12.00, $10.00 & $8.00. Student tickets are discounted $2.00 off regular price. Children's tickets, ages 2-12 are only $6.00. For ticket purchases, please call (810) 744-0580. For more details, contact the Flint Generals at (810) 742-9422.



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