Graham & McKenzie Recalled to Charlotte
February 13, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced today that defenseman Ethan Graham and forward Mike McKenzie have been recalled by the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.
Graham returns to Charlotte for his fifth stint with the Carolina Hurricanes' top affiliate. The 28-year old has combined to see action in 19 games with the Checkers registering four assists. With the Everblades this season the Xenia, Ohio native has collected 18 points (4g, 14a) in 28 games and is coming off the first two-goal game of his professional career in Florida's 4-2 win at Cincinnati on February 9.
For McKenzie the recall to the AHL is the first this season and the second of his professional career. The 24-year-old made his professional debut last season with the Albany River Rats, playing in three games, notching one assist.
This season the rookie from Whitby, Ontario ranks fourth on the Everblades in scoring with 35 points (17g, 19a) in 51 games. Earlier this season McKenzie was named the ECHL's Rookie of the Month in December.
Individual tickets to all 2010-11 Florida Everblades home games are on sale now! Tickets are available at the TIB Bank Box Office Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans can also purchase tickets through TicketMaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com or calling 800-745-3000.
The Everblades return to action on Friday, February 18, 2011 when they host the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
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