Goaltender Rasmus Tirronen Reassigned to AHL's Charlotte Checkers
Published on December 21, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Florida Everblades Goaltender Rasmus Tirronen
(Florida Everblades)
ESTERO, FL -- Florida Everblades President & General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced Monday that the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) have reassigned goaltender Rasmus Tirronen to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Tirronen, 25, recorded a 2-0-0-0 record, a 1.50 goals-against-average and a 0.946 save percentage during his two appearances with the Everblades last week. Tirronen will return to Charlotte where he has posted a 4-2-0 record, a 3.33 goals-against average and a .873 save percentage in eight appearances this season.
The 6-3, 209-pound netminder also earned a win in his lone appearance with the Checkers last spring. The Espoo, Finland native recorded a 12-14-3 record, a 2.30 goals-against average, and a .929 save percentage during his senior campaign at Merrimack College last season. Tirronen finished his three-year collegiate career with the Warriors with a mark of 22-34-8.
The Florida Everblades return to the ice Sunday December 27th when they head to the Amway Center to take on the Orlando Solar Bears in the fourth game of the Wawa Sunshine Cup Series. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Fans can catch the game broadcast on 770 AM or online by CLICKING HERE
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December 28 & 29, 2015 Florida College Hockey Classic at Germain Arena!
The 2015 Florida College Hockey Classic is just around the corner! This year's participating teams include Cornell University, Boston College, Ohio State, and the defending national champion Providence College. Cornell will play Providence College on Monday (Dec. 28) at 4:00 p.m. while Boston College and Ohio State square off at 7:30 p.m. The winners and losers will matchup on Tuesday (Dec. 29).
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