
McCarron Loaned to AHL's St. John's IceCaps
January 5, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President & General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Brad Ralph announced Thursday that forward John McCarron has been loaned to the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League (AHL). McCarron has signed a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO) with St. John's.
McCarron 24, earns his AHL call up having registered 30 points in 29 games played with the Everblades this season. Earlier this week, McCarron was named to the 2017 ECHL All-Star Team roster.
McCarron posted 31 points (14g, 17a) and 68 penalty minutes in 51 appearances with the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) last season. McCarron helped guide the Nailers to a Kelly Cup Finals appearance last spring collecting an impressive 23 points (11g, 12a) with 42 penalty minutes in just 25 postseason appearances. The 6-3, 220-pound forward also appeared in games last year with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. .
Prior to his professional career, the Macomb, Michigan native totaled 74 career points (27g, 47a) along with 216 penalty minutes in four seasons at Cornell University (2011-2015).
The Everblades play host to the Manchester Monarchs Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Promotional details listed below.
Upcoming Home Games & Promotions
Friday, January 6 vs. Manchester, 7:30 p.m. - Kids eat FREE in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!
Saturday, December 7 vs. Manchester, 7:00 p.m. - The Fur Circus (pictured below) will perform during the intermissions and entertain fans throughout the night. Pregame tailgate from 5-7 p.m. featuring live music and bounce houses. A great night to bring the kids!
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