Miami Manatees Sign Eric Perricone

Published on October 23, 2003 under World Hockey Association-2 (WHA2)
Miami Manatees News Release


Miami, Fla. – Miami Manatees Head Coach Zac Boyer today announced the signing of left wing Eric Perricone.

Perricone, 24, split time in the 2001-2002 season between the Flint Generals in the UHL and Alleghe HC in the Italian league. In 10 games with Alleghe HC, Perricone scored nine goals and five assists for 14 points, and accumulated eight penalty minutes. In 30 games with the Flint Generals, Perricone scored four goals and four assists with 20 penalty minutes.

"Eric Perriconi is an exceptionally fast player who would be one of the top five players in the league. I expect big things from him as much as he expects them from himself. His speed and strength will be a major factor in helping him dominate games." Boyer said.

Perricone spent 2000-2001 with the Phoenix in the WCHL. In 68 games with the Mustangs, he scored 19 goals and 34 points with 74 penalty minutes. In the 1999-2000 season, Perricone made his professional debut with the WPHL Odessa Jackalopes. In 62 games, he scored 12 goals and 20 points with 80 penalty minutes.

Perricone, 5'11'' and 186 lbs, played in the QMJHL from 1995-1996 to 1998-1999 with the Drummondville Voltigeurs, Halifax Mooseheads, and the Sherbooke Beavers. In 240 Junior games, Perricone scored 69 goals and 140 points with 228 penalty minutes. In the 1998-1999 season with Sherbrooke, Perricone played in 13 playoff games, scoring seven goals and 13 assists with 23 penalty minutes.

The Miami Manatees opening night is November 8th at 7:05 against the Macon Trax at the Miami Arena. The Miami Manatees will face off against the Alabama Slammers, Jacksonville Barracudas, Lakeland Loggerheads, Macon Trax, and Orlando Seals in the WHA2's inaugural season. All games will be broadcast on www.irn.fm.

Season Tickets for the Miami Manatees are now on sale. For further information, please contact the Manatees at (305) 536-PUCK (7825) or visit www.miamimanatees.com.



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