IceMen Bolster Defense in Trade with Greenville
March 9, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- The Evansville IceMen, presented by Coors Light, have added a new defensive presence by acquiring Spencer Humphries in a trade with the Greenville Road Warriors. Evansville will send Thomas Frazee to Greenville in exchange for Humphries and a player to be named later. Humphries is expected to make his IceMen debut on Tuesday against the Wheeling Nailers.
In his ECHL rookie season, Humphries has netted two goals and passed out 21 assists for the Road Warriors. Humphries currently holds a +15 rating with Greenville.
Humphries posted a career best three assists in a game against Reading on Nov. 29. The British Columbia native finished a remarkable +5 in this contest.
Standing 6'2 and weighing in at 210 pounds, Humphries spent last season overseas playing in the Czech Republic for a KHL franchise and a team in the Czech2 league. He had six goals and five assists in 17 games in the Czech Republic a year ago.
The 22 year-old is no stranger to protecting the net for IceMen goaltenders. Humphries played three season of junior hockey with Chris Driedger as a part of the Tri-City Americans and Calgary Hitmen of the WHL. The Defenseman collected 38 points in each of his final two seasons with the Hitmen and was +47 over his final two seasons of junior hockey.
After being acquired by the IceMen in a trade on Jan. 28 with Fort Wayne, Frazee has scored three goals and racked up seven assists in 16 games with Evansville. He has 15 goals 16 assists in 54 games overall this season.
Frazee leaves Evansville on a high note after scoring the game winning in the IceMen's 2-1 victory over the Wheeling Nailers. He built a four-game point streak in his first four games with Evansville.
The IceMen and Nailers collide again on Tuesday night at the Ford Center as the IceMen wrap up a five-game home stand. The opening face-off will drop at 7:15 p.m.
It will be donation night. Fans can purchase tickets to the game against Wheeling in the name of one of four participating charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Holly's House, and Vanderburgh County Special Olympics.
A portion of each ticket bought in the name of charity will be given back to that non-profit organization. The charity with the highest number of tickets purchased in their name will also receive a $500 donation from the IceMen. So help support your favorite charity by getting tickets for Donation Night at 812-421-Goal.
Fans Get the 3-2-1 Pack:
3- games of your choice
2- tickets per game
1- IceMen t-shirt
Plus receive one entry per pack purchase to win a team autographed stick and be eligible for early renewal for the 2015-2016 season. Packs start at just $60.
Single game tickets are on sale now for all games including the IceMen's March 10th game against Wheeling at the Ford Center Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and after noon on weekend game days.
2015-16 season tickets are on sale now. Plans start at just $10 per ticket. Call an IceMen ticket executive at 812-421-GOAL to get your discounted season and group packages.
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