Mayhem Sign Defenseman Nimanis While Placing
Published on April 8, 2017 under SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
MACON, GA- The Macon Mayhem and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Kerr announced today the signing of defenseman Kristaps Nimanis. To clear space for Nimanis on the roster, the Mayhem have placed defenseman Michael Holland on waivers.
Nimanis, 23, has played 15 games for the Fayetteville FireAntz this season - recording six points and a plus-13 plus-minus. He cleared waivers after being placed on waivers on March 31. Prior to his time in Fayetteville this season, the Latvian-native played 32 games in the Federal Hockey League for the Port Huron Prowlers and the Berlin River Drivers - scoring seven goals and tallying 22 assists. The 6-1, 210-pound defenseman has also spent time in professional leagues in Latvia, Kasakhstan, and Finland.
Holland, 25, signed with the Mayhem on March 25 after completing his collegiate career at Rochester Institute of Technology. In nine games for Macon, he scored one goal and tallied two assists.
SPHL Stories from April 8, 2017
- Mayhem Score Six Goals for the Sixth Time this Season In - Macon Mayhem
- Dawgs Fall to Mayhem in Season Finale - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
- Mayhem Sign Defenseman Nimanis While Placing - Macon Mayhem
- Mayhem Playoff Dates and Details for First Round Against - Macon Mayhem
- Mayhem Playoff Dates - Macon Mayhem
- RiverKings Defeat Rivermen 3-2 - Mississippi RiverKings
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.
