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Generals Trade Rymsha for Zehr

February 18, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals of the International Hockey League announce that right wing Steve Rymsha has been traded to the Port Huron Icehawks. In return, the Generals will receive former General forward Jeff Zehr effective immediately.

Rymsha, the 30-year old native of St. Catherines, ONT leaves the Generals as the IHL's leading goal scorer (32) and 4th overall in league scoring (32g, 30a, 62 pts.) Rymsha is currently a 7-year pro and in his first season in the IHL appearing in 49 games this season.

Forward Jeff Zehr, a 30-year old veteran from Windson, ONT rejoins the Generals for his second tour of duty and first with the IHL franchise. He spent the 2006-07 UHL season in Flint appearing in 64 games amassing 30 goals, 35 assist for 65 points and 93 penalty minutes.

Zehr (6'4", 215) was selected by the New York Islanders (NHL) in the 2nd round, 31st pick overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft appearing in 4 games with the Boston Bruins in the 1999-2000 campaign. He spent a majority of his career in the East Coast League before joining Flint (UHL) in 2006.

Zehr was currently in his second year with the Icehawks. Last year, he posted 66 points (33g, 33a) in 71 games with 128 penalty minutes. This season, Zehr had 42 points (16g, 26a) in 49 games with 86 penalty minutes.

"Steve Rymsha has had a tremendous year with the Generals, he has been a warrior all year long," said Generals' Head Coach Bobby Reynolds. "This trade is good for Steve and for the Generals. Rymsha is going to have a chance to compete for a championship in Port Huron and he will help that hockey club."

"Getting Zehr back is very important and significant to our hockey club," continues Reynolds. "We are getting a high-caliber player who can provide offensive numbers and another physical element to our game. He plays with grit, determination and emotion," said Reynolds. "Zehr is another player that does make a tremendous impact and brings leadership by example to the Flint Generals. We are very happy to have him back with us."

Zehr is expected to be in the line-up on Friday, February 20, 2009 as the Generals host the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:30 p.m. at Perani Arena. Tickets are on sale for any and all regular season home games by calling Perani Arena at (810) 744-0580 or on-line at www.flintgenerals.com. For more details, contact the Flint Generals at (810) 742-9422.



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