Lodge, Blomqvist to Join IceCaps
Published on March 26, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
The St. John's IceCaps, in conjunction with the Winnipeg Jets, announced two roster moves Thursday.
The Jets re-assigned forward Axel Blomqvist (BLAWM-kvihst) to St. John's, while the IceCaps signed forward Jimmy Lodge to an amateur tryout contract.
Blomqvist, 20, split the 2014-15 season with the Victoria Royals and Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL, combining for 59 points (25G, 34A) and 16 penalty minutes in 61 games. The 6'6, 212-pound undrafted forward from Osby, Sweden was signed to a three-year entry level contract prior to the 2013-14 season.
Lodge, 20, was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the 3rd round (84th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. In 2014-15, the native of Downingtown, PA notched 63 points (28G, 35A) and 53 penalty minutes in 58 games with the Saginaw Spirit and Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL.
The IceCaps continue their six-game road trip Friday in Portland vs. the Pirates (8:30 p.m. NDT), followed by a return trip to Worcester on Saturday (8:30 p.m. NDT) to take on the Sharks. Catch all the action with Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com, 930 AM and www.ahllive.com .
Tickets are available for the IceCaps' final home stand of the regular season, beginning Friday, April 3rd vs. the Providence Bruins, which marks the start of Fan Appreciation month. Visit www.mileonecentre.com or call 576-7657 to purchase.
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