North Stars Acquire Muskegon's Fredrickson

Published on January 12, 2012 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Traverse City North Stars News Release


TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse City North Stars added a combustible element to the lineup on Wednesday, acquiring forward Lance Fredrickson from Muskegon of the United States Hockey League for future considerations. Fredrickson is set to join the club at practice on Thursday as the Stars prep for a Sunday visit to Kalamazoo.

Fredrickson, a 6-1, 175-pounder played in 16 games this season for the Lumberjacks, with a goal and 43 penalty minutes. The Spring Lake, Mich. product had four points and 31 minutes in the box over 16 games last season for Muskegon. He amassed 19 goals and 26 assists in 76 league games over a three-year midget career with Victory Honda and Compuware. Fredrickson has already committed to play his college hockey for Miami (Ohio) of the CCHA.

"He brings a ton of fire and toughness to our group of forwards," Stars GM Anthony Palumbo said. "He's got good touch, but he also wins battles, and he's hard to play against. We need to be a team that's harder to play against. He's excited to be here, and we're excited to have him. Hopefully, this is another important piece of the puzzle."

After a ninth straight road game on Sunday, Fredrickson and the North Stars will return to Centre ICE Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 17 for the 'Sticks and Steaks' event against those same Wings. The occasion, part of The Fox-FM and You-FM's Chef Tours, features a gourmet pregame dinner in the Centre ICE community room prepared by Executive Chef Eric Nittolo of The Boathouse restaurant, with wine pairings by Bowers Harbor Vineyards.

The dinner menu consists of shrimp cocktail, wedge salad with house-cured bacon and loaded bleu cheese dressing, and Prime rib with roasted garlic potato puree. A dessert of tiramisu truffle will be served in the Scouts' Lounge during the first intermission. To register for the dinner, visit 943thefoxfm.com or 1067youfm.com. For more info, visit traversecitynorthstars.com.

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