Mrozik becomes first former Pride player to advance to NHL
Published on November 20, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz News Release
FLORENCE, SC â Former Pee Dee Pride defenseman Rick Mrozik was recalled yesterday by the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League from their AHL affiliate in Saint John, New Brunswick. Mrozik is the first player in the Pride's six-year history to make it to the NHL. He did not appear in Calgary's 5-0 loss to Detroit last night. The Flames return to action on Thursday, hosting the Edmonton Oilers.
A 1993 fourth-round selection of the Dallas Stars, Mrozik spent the majority of the 1999-2000 season with the Pride. That season, he put up the best offensive numbers of his career, posting nine goals and 19 assists in 60 games. He also spent time that season with the Worcester Ice Cats and Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. In the two years prior to joining the Pride, he played with the Portland Pirates in the AHL. Mrozik has spent the past two-plus years in Saint John, playing in 137 games and recording 23 points.
"Over the years, everyone has seen many players from the ECHL advance to the AHL and the NHL. The league has become a great source to develop young talent," Pride Senior Vice President Jack Capuano said. "We are thrilled to see Rick have a chance to play in the NHL. He was a great player for us and is a first-class citizen. The entire Pride organization wishes Rick nothing but the best of luck."
The Pride return to action on Friday night hosting the Columbia Inferno at 7:30 p.m. After that game, the Pride embark on a four-game road trip, and will not return home until December 6. Tickets for all Pride home games are available at the Florence Civic Center Box Office, or through TicketMaster at (843) 679-9333 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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