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Komets Acquire Southorn from Elmira for Tuzzolino

November 25, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN --- The Komets announced Monday that they have acquired defenseman Jordon Southorn from the Elmira Jackals in a trade for defenseman Nick Tuzzolino.

Southorn, 23, is appearing in his fourth pro year after starting the season skating three games with Elmira before joining Dundee of the EIHL (Elite Ice Hockey League in the United Kingdom). While in England, Southorn skated three games with Dundee before returning to Elmira.

The Montreal, Quebec native was selected by Buffalo in round four of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft while a member of Prince Edward Island in the QMJHL. Southorn completed four seasons of juniors play in the QMJHL in 2009-10 and made his pro debut in 2010-11 appearing in 35 games with Trenton.

After splitting the 2011-12 season with Trenton and Wheeling in the ECHL, Southorn also was called up to play in two AHL games with Providence. Last year Southorn had a career year scoring 11 goals, 23 assists and 34 points in 64 games with the Jackals. Southorn led Elmira defensemen in goals and points and ranked second among ECHL blue-liners with +27.

Tuzzolino, 27, is a seven-year pro and started the season with the Komets. The veteran defenseman had posted one goal and seven points in 13 games.

Firman waived; Lyon suspended-- The Komets also announced Monday that forward Matt Firman was placed on waivers. Firman appeared inn 11 games with no points and no penalty minutes. Also, the Komets announced that forward Brett Lyon has been suspended by the team.

The week ahead-- The Komets will host their 53rd Thanksgiving night game when Florida visits for a 7:30pm holiday start Thursday. The holiday weekend continues Friday when the Komets travel to Kalamazoo for the first meeting of the season against the Wings at 7:30pm. Saturday the Komets return home for a rematch against Florida at 7:30pm, completing the November slate.

Hottest Ticket In Town-- Komet Hockey single game tickets and season tickets for 2013-14 are on sale now. Single game tickets can be purchased at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Season tickets are on sale at the Komet office, 1010 Memorial Way, Fort Wayne. For ticket information visit komets.com or call the Komet office at 260-483-0011.

Sound Off with the Komets Monday Nights on 21Alive-- The Komets, 21Alive and title sponsor PHP present Sound Off with the Komets, a live weekly televised sports program each Monday night during the Komet season at 7:30pm on WPTA TV 21Alive. The half-hour show will be televised from Champions Bar and Restaurant in downtown Fort Wayne and will feature highlights, interviews and call-ins as Komet players and personnel serve as co-hosts with 21Alive's Tommy Schoegler. Komets Cody Reichard (G) and Mickey Lang (C) will be Tommy's guests tonight, Monday, Nov. 25.

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