ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Grizzlies Sign Forward: Playoffs Open Tonight in West Valley

Published on April 5, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


West Valley City, Utah - Utah Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Colley announced today that the team has signed rookie forward Samon Mahbod.

Utah hosts Stockton tonight and Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. to start a 2-3 best-of-five first round series.

The 22-year-old rookie totaled 10 goals and 16 assists for 26 points in 47 games with Elmira, South Carolina and Cincinnati this year during his rookie season. The Quebec native led Prince Edward Island of the QMJHL last year with 20 goals and 44 assists for 64 points in 62 games.

Mahbod had 72 goals and 136 assists for 208 points in 154 games during his final three seasons of major junior hockey and advanced to the Memorial Cup in 2008-2009 with Drummondville.

Tonight is a Jumping Jack Cash 2-For-1 Tuesday with select lower bowl tickets buy-one-get-one-free. Wednesday is a Wild $2 Wednesday with $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Fries, $2 Soft Drinks and $2 Draft Beers, plus $5 student tickets.

Tuesday, April 5: Stockton at Utah, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6: Stockton at Utah, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, April 9: Utah at Stockton, 8:30 p.m.

**Sunday, April 10: Utah at Stockton, 5:00 p.m.

**Tuesday, April 12: Utah at Stockton, 8:00 p.m.

All times mountain.

**If Necessary




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