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Monsters Sign Forward Michael Kirkpatrick to Pro Tryout Contract

March 2, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Friday that the Monsters signed center Michael Kirkpatrick to a 25-game professional tryout (PTO) contract. In 39 appearances for the ECHL's Florida Everblades this season, Kirkpatrick has 16-29-45, along with 15 penalty minutes and a +11 rating, to his credit. Kirkpatrick posted a -1 rating in three appearances for the Monsters earlier this season.

A 5'11", 175 lb., right-handed native of North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Kirkpatrick supplied 66-97-163 with 69 penalty minutes and a +38 rating in 174 ECHL appearances for the Adirondack Thunder and Florida spanning three seasons from 2015-18. Prior to his professional career, Kirkpatrick played four seasons for Nova Scotia's St. Francis Xavier University from 2011-15 and supplied 108-143-251 with 153 penalty minutes and a +86 rating in 266 appearances for the QMJHL's Saint John Sea Dogs spanning four seasons from 2007-11.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Friday home clash vs. the Tucson Roadrunners with full coverage, live from The Q, underway at 7:00 pm on SportsTime Ohio, Alt 99.1, and the Monsters Hockey Network.

Full and partial season ticket memberships are on sale now and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices starting at only $10 per game. Group outing and birthday bash packages for 10 or more people are also on sale now. All tickets can be purchased by visiting ClevelandMonsters.com, calling (216) 420-0000, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Be sure to follow the Monsters on Twitter @monstershockey, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/monstershockey, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/monstershockey.

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