Iowa Stars add defenseman
Published on July 26, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced today that the Des Moines-based American Hockey League (AHL) team has signed defenseman Mark Ardelan to an AHL contract. Keeping with club policy, terms of the contract have not been disclosed.
The 23-year-old Ardelan completed his second professional season skating for the Manchester Monarchs (AHL) last season. While in Manchester, the 5-11, 200-pounder registered nine goals, 21 assists and 36 penalty minutes in 62 games: 62(9/21/30)62. His 2004-05 rookie season saw him finish third among ECHL defensemen and first among ECHL rookie defenseman with 47 points, (15/32/47), as a member of the South Carolina Stingrays.
"Mark is a solid two-way defenseman and will provide depth to our blueline in Iowa", stated Scott White, Iowa's Director of Hockey Operations.
The left-handed defenseman hails from Avonlea, Saskatchewan.
IOWA STARS INFO: Season ticket packages are on sale now at the Stars office, located at 833 5th Avenue in Downtown Des Moines. Full season packages begin at only $336, with 12-game mini-plans starting at just $168. Discounted group tickets are available for all 40 home dates. For more information, please contact an Iowa Stars ticket representative at 515-23-STARS.
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