Mechanics Active At Trade Deadline
March 14, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release
FRASER, MI- The Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League (UHL) are excited to announce that they have acquired Veteran Defenseman Andrei Lupandin from the Quad City Mallards in exchange for Rookie Forward Scott Dobben.
Lupandin, 28, hails from the Ukraine and has played over 400 professional games. This season he has totaled 28 points in 57 games played with the Mallards.
Lupandin is in his eighth pro season and has played in the IHL with the Utah Grizzlies and has spent three full seasons in the ECHL with the Greensboro Generals, Jackson Bandits, Mississippi Sea Wolves and Charlotte Checkers.
In exchange for Lupandin the Mechanics sent Forward Scott Dobben to the Mallards. Dobben totaled 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists) in 58 games played this season.
Come see the newest Mechanic this weekend as the Mechanics are home for two games. Friday they take on the Adirondack Frostbite as they don their special St. Patrick's Day jerseys. The jerseys will then be auctioned off for charity immediately following the game. Saturday the Mechanics face the Elmira Jackals. Both games start at 7:30 PM.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE STARTING THIS FRIDAY!
Starting this Friday fans can put down a deposit to hold seats or get seats for the 2006-07 season. $50 per seat is all it takes to hold onto your current location or new location. Stop by the Schwan's Fan Assistance Center to make your deposit.
Get your tickets at the "Garage" Box Office and Ticketmaster. For more information call 866-997-PUCK (7825).
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International Hockey League 2 Stories from March 14, 2006
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- Frostbite Complete Trade Prior to Deadline - Adirondack Frostbite
- Jackals Trade Kotary To Quad City Before Deadline - Elmira Jackals
- IceHogs announce charitable foundation - Rockford IceHogs
- Mechanics Active At Trade Deadline - Motor City Mechanics
- Mallards Add Littlejohn and Kotary at Trading Deadline - Quad City Mallards
- Jackals Send Boucher To Muskegon In Three-Player Trade - Elmira Jackals
- Fury obtain new goaltender - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Komets Hold Second in West With Five Weeks Remaining - Fort Wayne Komets
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