Greenville signs Nightengale, Kojevnikov recalled
March 23, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Grrrowl News Release
GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Grrrowl of the ECHL, proud affiliates of the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers, have announced that forward ADAM NIGHTINGALE has signed a professional contract. Nightingale played his first pro game Tuesday, helping the Grrrowl to a 2-0 win at South Carolina. In separate transactions, Greenville forward CHRIS KOVALCIK was placed on waivers while ALEX KOJEVNIKOV (F) has been recalled by the AHL's Norfolk Admirals.
Nightingale comes to Greenville after recently completing his senior season with Michigan State University, where he played with current Grrrowl forward BROCK RADUNSKE in 2003-04. Nightingale spent two seasons at Lake Superior State University before transferring to Michigan State.
Nightingale, a two-year assistant captain at MSU, appeared in 67 career games for the Spartans, recording 12 goals and 10 assists for 22 points and 67 penalty minutes. As a senior in 2004-05, he appeared in 31 games with three goals and six points. During his junior campaign he played in 36 games, posting 16 points on nine goals and seven assists. He scored his first goal as a Spartan in a 4-2 win at Ferris State Nov. 1, 2003, which also turned out to be the game winner.
The 6-0, 170-pound native of Cheboygan, MI sat out the 2002-03 season after transferring from Lake Superior State. He played in 33 games for LSSU in 2001-02 and was the team's third-leading scorer with six goals and 15 points.
Greenville returns to the BI-LO Center Friday for a 7:05 p.m. game against the South Carolina Stingrays as part of Community Service Night. All state, county and city employees will receive a special $5 ticket by showing their employment ID card at the BI-LO Center Box Office. For tickets, call 864-467-4777.
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