Graham, Mcadam Reassigned To Bridgeport
November 16, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today defenseman Jesse Graham and goaltender Eamon McAdam have been reassigned to the team by the New York Islanders from the Missouri Mavericks (ECHL). In addition, goaltender Josh Robinson has been returned on loan to Missouri.
Graham, 22, spent the majority of last season with the Sound Tigers, ranking second among team defensemen with 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) and adding 34 penalty minutes in 52 games. He led Missouri with eight assists and was tied for the team-lead with 10 points through 11 games this season.
A native of Toronto, Graham has notched 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) and 56 penalty minutes in 98 AHL games since his professional debut with the Sound Tigers on April 4, 2014. In addition, he has 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 45 ECHL games with the Mavericks and Florida Everblades.
Prior to turning pro, Graham played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Niagara IceDogs and Saginaw Spirit from 2010-14. He captained Niagara in 2013-14 and skated three seasons with Sound Tigers teammate Carter Verhaeghe from 2011-14.
The 6'0, 185-pound defenseman was originally selected by the Islanders in the sixth round (155th overall) of 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
McAdam, 22, made six appearances with Missouri this season, going 2-3-0 with a 2.88 goals-against-average and .913 save percentage. The Perkasie, PA native made his professional debut with Bridgeport in last year's regular-season finale, making 29 saves on 35 shots against the Providence Bruins on April 17th.
Prior to turning pro, McAdam played three seasons at Penn State University in State College, PA. He recorded a career-best 13 wins, 2.98 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in 22 games during his final season in 2015-16. McAdam also spent three seasons with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2010-13. He played alongside Sound Tigers goaltender Stephon Williams in 2011-12 and earned MVP honors at the 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
The 6'3, 198-pound netminder was initially selected by the Islanders in the third round (70th overall) in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Next Time Out: The Sound Tigers open a three-game weekend series on Friday with a 7:05 p.m. puck drop against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Mohegan Sun Arena. Fans can follow all of the live action via the team's online broadcast at AHLlive.com .
Hockey and Hops: The Sound Tigers are combining hockey and hops on Saturday, November 25th when the team battles Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 7 p.m. Try the area's best craft beers before the game with a special ticket package that night only. Get access to the game, the pre-game beer tasting party and a souvenir Sound Tigers beer tasting glass for just $25.
For additional details or to reserve seats for any of the 2016-17 giveaway and theme nights, please call the Sound Tigers' front office at (203) 345-2300.
Executive suites and premium seat packages are also available by calling the team's front office at (203) 345-4841. If you are interested in group outings with your friends, family, co-workers, or clients an unforgettable experience at a discounted rate, call the group sales hotline at (203) 345-2300 Ext. 7.
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