RoadRunners Acquire Jon Ames From Toledo
March 2, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
Phoenix, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL have acquired rookie forward Jon Ames from the Toledo Storm in exchange for cash considerations.
Ames, 23, led the Utica College Pioneers with 16 goals as a senior last season and finished second overall on the team in scoring with 26 points in 27 games. The Baldwinsville, N.Y. native recorded 34 goals and 68 points in two seasons at Utica following a transfer from the University of Connecticut. Ames had one goal and two assists in 22 games with Toledo after signing with the Storm as a free agent on December 16.
"We're looking forward to bringing Jon on board for the rest of the year," said RoadRunners General Manager and Head Coach Ron Filion. "As we begin to shape our roster for next season, he could be a good fit in our system."
The RoadRunners continue a three-game series with the Idaho Steelheads at 7:10PM Friday at Qwest Arena in Boise. Catch all the action live on News-Talk Radio 1100AM KFNX and online with Pro Sports Radio at www.phxroadrunners.com beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 6:50PM
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center at 7:11PM on Tuesday, March 7 as they open a two-game series with the Stockton Thunder. It's Krispy Kreme Night and the first 2,000 fans will receive calendars courtesy of Krispy Kreme Donuts. For more information or to order tickets, call (602) 462-GOAL or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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