Griffins ink ECHL sniper
Published on December 22, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League on Wednesday signed center Derek Edwardson to a professional tryout.
Edwardson, 23, is currently tied for second in the ECHL scoring race with 30 points (13-17â30) in 26 games with Atlantic City, helping the Boardwalk Bullies to first place in the league with 36 points and a 16-6-4 record. He stands second in the ECHL with a plus-16 rating, and his 13 goals and 17 assists each place second on his team.
A rookie pro, Edwardson was named to the CCHA First All-Star Team last season, when he tied for the conference lead with 48 points (17-31â48) in 41 games with the Miami Redhawks.
Edwardson will be available to make his AHL debut tonight when the Griffins visit the Cleveland Barons. Face-off at Gund Arena is set for 7.
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