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Mechanics add veteran player to roster

September 8, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


FRASER, MI- The Motor City Mechanics, proud members of the United Hockey League (UHL) are pleased to announce the signing of Veteran player, Greg Bullock.

Bullock, 32, comes to the Mechanics with over 300 professional games played, including two stints with the 1996-97 and 1997-98 St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL), in 1997-98 with the Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL), and in 1999-00 with the Michigan K-Wings (IHL).

To date Bullocks best season came in 1996-97 with the St. John's Maple Leafs compiling career highs in assists (52) and points (73). In 2000-01 Bullock tallied a career high 27 goals with the Manchester Storm of the British Ice Hockey Super League (BISL).

"Greg is a leader on and off the ice and will assume more responsibility as a player/assistant coach," said Mechanics Head Coach, Danton Cole. "He will be a great benefit to the younger players on the team."

That brings the total number of players under contract for the 2005-06 season to ten. All-Star Defenseman, Kevin Hansen, former Michigan State Spartan Defenseman, Chris Bogas, returning Center, Chris Gignac, Forward, Mike Burgoyne, Ukrainian Right Wing, Konstantin Kalmikov, Goaltender, Rod Branch, rookie Forwards, Peter Szabo, Mike Ramsay and Julian Smith are all heading for "The Garage."

The Mechanics open the 2005-06 season October 21st when they visit the Missouri River Otters and come join the Mechanics for opening weekend when they face off against the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday October 28th, and the Port Huron Flags on Saturday October 29th..

Every fan that enters the Garage on October 28th will receive a complimentary opening night collectible game puck sponsored by McDonald's. Opening night is also a youth hockey celebration as all youth teams are encouraged to come join the fun and participate in the first intermission team parade, and meet McDonald's own, Ronald McDonald!

SEASON TICKETS are on SALE NOW!! Packages start for as little as $288.

Call 866-997-PUCK (7825) for more information.

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