Matt Clarke Loaned To Lake Erie
Published on November 9, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
West Valley City, Utah - Utah Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Colley announced today that rookie defenseman Matt Clarke has been loaned to the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters.
The 21-year-old had three assists in eight games for the Grizzlies, helping the team build a 5-3 record as they have won four of their last five games. He started the season in rookie camp with the Colorado Avalanche and also attended training camp with the Avs' AHL affiliate in Lake Erie.
With the departure of Clarke, Evan Stoflet will rejoin the Grizzlies lineup. Stoflet, who is in his second year in Utah, led team defensemen with a plus-21 last year while putting up two goals and 11 assists in 56 games.
Utah opens a three-game road trip Tuesday in Las Vegas, before returning home Saturday to open a ten-game home stand starting with Las Vegas at 7:05 p.m.
Utah is in their fifth season in the ECHL and their third-straight campaign as an affiliate of the New York Islanders. On September 16, 2009 the Grizzlies announced that they will also be adding up to four prospects this season from the Calgary Flames. Head Coach Kevin Colley returns to the Utah bench this upcoming season after signing a multi-year contract extension on April 20, 2009. Colley, who at the age of 30 is the youngest coach in the ECHL, led the Grizzlies to the playoffs for the third time in four years during his rookie head coaching campaign.
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