Inferno Add Depth to Roster

Published on August 22, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 22, 2006) - Head Coach Troy Mann announced that the Columbia Inferno have agreed to terms with center Jeff Miles for the 2006-07 season. Miles join teammates Derick Martin, Dallas Flaman, Anthony Battaglia, Andrew Lackner, Bryce Thoma, Steve McJannet, Brad MacMillan, Corey Hessler and Chris Barr as the tenth player signed by the Inferno this year.

Miles, 6'0", 190 lbs., Pickering, Ontario native returns to Columbia after appearing in 19 games for the Inferno, where he netted nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points. Miles was traded to the Inferno from the Utah Grizzlies for Eric Nelson and Scott Basiuk on February 16, 2006. He played in eight American Hockey League games last season recording two penalty minutes.

"Jeff is an elite player at our level and is an outstanding signing for us. I'm excited that Jeff has decided to stay in Columbia and help us reach our goals as an organization," said Coach Mann. "I am expecting Jeff to take his game to the next level this year and lead this team both on the ice and in the locker room."

During the 2004-05 season, he played for the Reading Royals scoring 19 goals and 19 assists for 38 points in 37 games. He also skated in 28 games for the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL with five goals and one assist. He played his collegiate career with the University of Vermont from 2000-2004. He played in 132 games, scoring 45 goals, 82 assists for 127 points.

"I am looking forward to continuing my hockey career in Columbia and help get the Inferno back into the Kelly Cup playoffs," said Miles. "I got to know Coach Mann after my trade to Columbia and found him to be a good young coach and very professional."

Season and partial ticket packages are now on sale for the 2006-07 season by calling 256-7825 or visiting the Inferno website at www.columbiainferno.com. The Inferno opens the home season on Friday, October 27th against the Augusta Lynx at 7:05pm.

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