Nelson Named to 2013-14 ECHL Fantasy Team
Published on January 10, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
LOVELAND, Colo. - The ECHL announced that Colorado Eagles veteran forward and captain Riley Nelson has been selected to the 2013-14 ECHL Fantasy Team, presented by The MeiGray Group.
Fans had the opportunity to vote on ECHL.com for one player on each ECHL member team's ballot to help select the 2013-14 Fantasy Team. Nelson will wear a special ECHL Fantasy Team jersey on Saturday, January 11 as the Eagles take on the Idaho Steelheads.
The starting goaltender for each team will also participate in the MeiGray Goaltender Program and will wear a special jersey.
Both the Fantasy Team skater and goaltender specialty jerseys will be American-flag themed in support of the USA Hockey team at the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Each of the Fantasy Team skater and MeigGray goaltender jerseys will be available for bid through The MeiGray Group. Jerseys will be available for bid starting on Monday, Jan. 20 through Monday, Feb. 10.
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