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Ice Dogs bring back local star Alex Kim

August 2, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Long Beach Ice Dogs News Release


LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Long Beach Ice Dogs announced today that Fullerton native and center Alex Kim has agreed to terms for the 2006-2007 season. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 5' 11", 195-pound native of Fullerton, CA played last season in the ECHL with San Diego and scored 38 points in just 24 games. Kim also played in Portland last season in the AHL and finished the season playing with the Milwaukee Admirals in the Calder Cup play-offs.

In 152 ECHL games, with Reading, Peoria, Long Beach, and San Diego he recorded 65 goals, 73 assists and 139 penalty minutes. He last played in Long Beach in the 2003-2004 season and scored 41 points in 42 games. Kim has also played for the Idaho Steelheads in the WCHL and the Rockford IceHogs in the UHL. Before turning pro, Alex played college hockey at Miami University (Ohio).

"I am really proud and excited for the Long Beach Community", said Managing Partner/Owner Steven Bash. "Alex is a proven player in this league and will be an excellent foundation for our hockey club this upcoming season. I felt it was very important to sign a player from the Long Beach Community and Alex was a no-brainer."

"Long Beach is very fortunate to have such a high caliber player and hometown product that will pay big dividends on and off the ice for the Long Beach community", said Head Coach and General Manager Rick Adduono. "Alex plays the power play, penalty kill and adds tremendous speed up front. Alex is an excellent first signing for the Long Beach Ice Dogs."

"I'm definitely excited about playing in front of my family, friends, and the Long Beach community again," said Kim. "I am grateful for the Long Beach Management and Coach Rick for giving me this great opportunity. I can't wait to get the season started and be a huge part of the Ice Dogs bringing a championship to Long Beach."

Opening night is Friday, October 20th, versus the Idaho Steelheads at 7:30 PM. Season tickets for the 2006-07 season are on sale now, and can be secured by depositing just $100 per seat. Call (562) ICE-DOGS for visit www.icedogs.com for more information.

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