Mallards Add Physical Presence to Blueline
Published on November 4, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-Quad City Mallards President and General Manager Howard Cornfield today announced that defenseman Les Borsheim has been signed for the 2004-05 season. Borsheim is a third-year pro with 94 games of pro experience. He is currently recovering from an injury suffered in camp with the American League's Milwaukee Admirals. Borsheim's return date has not been set.
Borsheim is regarded as one of the toughest players in double-A hockey while also standing out on the blueline. He recorded 250 penalty minutes as a rookie with the Oklahoma City Blazers during the 2002-03 season. Last season, in just 16 Central League games, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound rearguard recorded 67 penalty minutes.
Borsheim made his American League debut last season with the Philadelphia Phantoms. He appeared in 16 games with the Phantoms recording an assist and 19 penalty minutes.
Borsheim played junior hockey in the Western League with the Brandon Wheat Kings. He appeared in 157 games over four WHL seasons. Borsheim recorded 43 points on 15 goals and 28 assists. Borsheim also rang up 372 penalty minutes in his time as a Wheat King.
"Les is not only tough, he is a solid defenseman who can play at the next level," said Cornfield. "We will be anxious to get him healthy and into the line-up."
The Mallards return to the ice on Friday in Muskegon. Quad City will be looking to avenge a 4-1 loss to the Fury the last time the teams met. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show starts at 6:05 p.m. on WFXN AM 1230 with a 6:30 p.m. faceoff. After the game, stay tuned to the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/ Christy Cox Post-Game Show.
The Mallards return home on Saturday, November 6 to face the Danbury Trashers. It's Magnet Schedule Night presented by U.S. Cellular, Riverbend Home Mortgage and Q 106. It's also soccer night as the Mallards welcome FC Dallas' Bobby Rhine and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Carla Overbeck. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at The MARK on Saturday. Tickets are available via phone at (563) 326-1111 or at The MARK box office.
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