Joel Martin Recalled to AHL's Sound Tigers
January 5, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL) - Odessa Jackalopes News Release
ODESSA, TX - Odessa Jackalopes goaltender, Joel Martin, is heading back to the American Hockey League. Today the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers recalled Martin, who began the season in Bridgeport after attending training camp with the NHL's New York Islanders.
Bridgeport is the top affiliate of the Islanders and the parent club to the Jackalopes.
Martin is set to report immediately to Bridgeport. This season with Odessa, Martin is carrying a 3.61 GAA and a .888 SV% with a 10-9-0 record. His 10 wins are tied for ninth in the Central Hockey League.
The Jackalopes also have signed defenseman Kevin Seibel to their roster. Seibel spent time with the Tulsa Oilers and Texas Brahmas over the last two seasons. This year, Seibel began the season with the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs appearing in 17 games while scoring a goal and two assists.
The Jackalopes visit the Texas Brahmas this weekend for a pair of games on Friday and Saturday. Game time on both nights is 7:30 PM CST.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team is currently in the middle of its 14th season. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-PUCK or visiting jackalopes.org.
• Discuss this story on the Central Hockey League message board...
Central Hockey League Stories from January 5, 2011
- Snapped: Killer Bees Halt Skid with 5-3 Victory - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- PrairieThunder Defeats Evansville 7-5 on Wednesday Night - Bloomington PrairieThunder
- Lewikci to Represent Bees at All-Star Game - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- Former Buck Desjardins Makes NHL Debut - Laredo Bucks
- Paradox to Host Hockey Happy Hour - Tulsa Oilers
- Yellow Horn to Replace Graham in All-Star Game; Strathman to Start - Allen Americans
- Allen's Yellow Horn and Rio Grande Valley's Lewicki Named to All-Star Team - CHL
- Killer Bees Activate Medernach, Place Two on IR - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- RiverKings Trade Miller to Dayton for Futures - Mississippi RiverKings
- Dayton Gems Add Matt Miller in Trade with Mississippi - Dayton Gems
- Sides Wins December's Oakley Three Stars Award - Arizona Sundogs
- Arizona's Joey Sides Wins âOakley Three Stars' for December - CHL
- Sundogs Make Several Roster Moves - Arizona Sundogs
- Allen Remains on Top of Yellowbook CHL Coaches Poll - CHL
- Win Big on Thunder 'Bail Out' Night - Wichita Thunder
- Joel Martin Recalled to AHL's Sound Tigers - Odessa Jackalopes
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
