Gulls' Bennefield Named ECHL All-Star
December 31, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
San Diego Gulls News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The ECHL announced Saturday that San Diego Gulls rookie right-winger Jesse Bennefield has been named to the National Conference All-Star Team. The 2006 ECHL All-Star Game, presented by Bud Light, is scheduled for Jan. 25 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.
Bennefield is among 10 rookies and 15 first-time all-star selections on the National Conference Roster, which has 21 players total. The American Conference roster, which was announced Friday, has 11 rookies and 18 first-time selections on its 21-man roster.
The 24-year-old winger from Calgary Alberta has 21 points (11g, 10a) and 55 penalty minutes in 23 games for the Gulls (as of Saturday, Dec. 30). Bennefield is also a +6, which is tied for second among Gulls forwards. His 21 points is ranked 15th among ECHL rookies. In his last nine games, he has notched 14 points (7g, 7a).
Bennefield previously spent three seasons playing college hockey for Mount Royal College and the South Alberta Institute of Technology. He recorded 46 points (29g, 17a) in 23 games last season for Mount Royal College, which led the entire Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and helped him earn First Team All-ACAC honors. Bennefield also led Mount Royal College with 144 penalty minutes last season.
The Fresno Falcons are the host for the 2006 ECHL All-Star Skills Competition on Jan. 24 and the 2006 ECHL All-Star Game presented by Bud Light on Jan. 25. Both events will be at Save Mart Center and begin at 7 p.m. PST.
For a list of both complete National Conference and American Conference rosters log onto www.echl.com.
San Diego concludes its three-game series in Idaho Saturday, with game-time again scheduled for 6:10 p.m. (PST). The Gulls open a four-game homestand Wednesday against the Alaska Aces at 7:05 p.m. It will be a Karl Strauss "Wet Down Wednesday" with discounts off Karl Strauss drafts. All games can be heard on KLSD 1360AM and www.sandiegogulls.com with Chris Ello calling the play-by-play. Most games can also be viewed on the Gulls' Web site, courtesy of B2 Networks (All upcoming games CAN BE VIEWED). Click the B2 Networks (Watch the Game Live) link on the home page for a list of the upcoming telecasted games. To view pictures from this season, visit www.zerodogentertainment.com.
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