Minnesota Native Adds Depth to Defense
Published on September 9, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release
Columbia, SC, September 9, 2002â Coach Scott White and the Columbia Inferno announce that rookie defenseman, Corey Hessler agreed to play for the 2002-2003 season. The 25-year-old will be joining Sean Owens, Robin Carruthers and Eric Labelle as first year Inferno players.
The 6'1", 205 lb., Mendota Heights, Minnesota native, played his collegiate career with the University of Alaska-Anchorage, adding 7 goals, 7 assists and 61 penalty minutes in 36 games during his senior year in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).
"Corey had a solid senior season with the Seawolves under Head Coach John Hill." Said Coach White. "He competes and will add some depth to our defense."
The Inferno will play host to 36 regular season home games at the Carolina Coliseum with opening night on Friday October 11th. Cool off with the hottest game in town. Call (803) 256-7825 and reserve your Inferno tickets today.
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