O'Dette and Morlang return
July 11, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons announced today that # 2 Defenseman Matt O'Dette and # 37 Centerman John Morlang will return to the Falcons lineup this fall to begin the Falcons Quest for the 2008 Kelly Cup. Falcons' Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Matt Thomas announced on Tuesday that the Falcons had agreed to terms with O'Dette and Morlang and that he was extremely pleased to have them both back. "It's important for us to get a player of Matt's experience back on our blue line. His experience in pro hockey will be vital to our team and his contributions on the penalty kill and competing against opponents top players will be invaluable." Coach Thomas on John Morlang: "I think John only touched the surface of his capabilities last year. He is one of the premier forwards in our league and will be a huge catalyst in our quest for the Kelly Cup this season." John Morlang was 2nd on the team in points with 72. (27 goals and 45 assists.), while Falcons' two time Captain Matt O'Dette led the team in penalty minutes with 178 PIM and had 16 points during the course of the season. (5 goals and 11 assists).
The Falcons 2007 season ended with a first round playoff loss to the Bakersfield Condors. Coach Matt Thomas is poised to put a Falcons team on the ice that will compete for the 2008 Kelly Cup. "In 2006 we were one goal shy against Alaska from advancing to the Kelly Cup Finals, this past season we get knocked out early by Bakersfield. There will be several familiar faces in the lineup this year like O'Dette and Morlang who remember what it takes to get there. But I am also searching for new blood, hungry players that want to win, players that want to win in Fresno. So far I am very pleased with our recruiting efforts". The Fresno Falcons open their 2008 Quest for the Kelly Cup on Friday, October 19 at the Save Mart Center vs the Las Vegas Wranglers at 7:30pm presented by Eye Q Vision Care. Falcons season tickets are on sale now. For more information call the Falcons at (559) 485-PUCK!
ECHL Stories from July 11, 2007
- Veteran Defenseman Becomes First Player on 07-08 Roster - Dayton Bombers
- Condors Add Two More Blue-Liners - Bakersfield Condors
- Fresno Falcons Announce Food Drive/Jersey Auction For Poverello House - Fresno Falcons
- Brandon Cullen Returns To The Checkers - Charlotte Checkers
- Bombers Game-Worn Jersey Sale - Dayton Bombers
- Another Smith, Defenseman To The Checkers - Charlotte Checkers
- Stingrays Re-sign Veterans MacLean, Reid - South Carolina Stingrays
- Chiefs, Rowe Agree To Terms - Johnstown Chiefs
- 'Blades add Herauf to list of signees - Florida Everblades
- O'Dette and Morlang return - Fresno Falcons
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Fresno Falcons Stories
