Schempp, Finn Reassigned to Missouri
November 3, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today center Kyle Schempp and defenseman Matt Finn have been reassigned to the ECHL's Missouri Mavericks by the New York Islanders.
Schempp, 22, has played five games with the Sound Tigers over the last two seasons, including three contests in 2016-17. He made his pro debut with Bridgeport on April 9, 2016 against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Prior to turning pro, the rookie forward notched 66 points (29 goals, 37 assists) and 62 penalty minutes in 121 games with Ferris State University. Schempp was named captain of the Bulldogs during his final season.
The Saginaw, MI native also spent one season with the Traverse City North Stars (North American Hockey League) and Sioux Falls Stampede (United States Hockey League) before his three-year career at Ferris State.
Schempp, a 6'0, 178-pound forward, was originally selected by the Islanders in the sixth round (155th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Finn, 22, has played 35 games with the Sound Tigers over the last two seasons, including two contests in 2016-17. Overall, the third-year defenseman has notched 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) in 63 American Hockey League games with Bridgeport and the Toronto Marlies (2014-15).
A Toronto native, Finn has also made 28 appearances in the ECHL with the Orlando Solar Bears and Missouri Mavericks, producing 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) and 17 penalty minutes.
Prior to turning pro, Finn played four seasons in the junior ranks with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he served as team captain from 2012-14. In addition, the 6'1, 205-pound defenseman led the OHL in plus-minus (plus-57) during the 2013-14 campaign and helped Guelph capture the championship that season, recording 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 20 playoff contests.
Finn was initially selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round (#35) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Harvest Fest: Celebrate the changing seasons this Saturday when the Sound Tigers host Harvest Fest presented by Obey the Orange. Enjoy pumpkin decorating in the Webster Bank Arena atrium, along with arts and crafts all game long, as the Sound Tigers battle the Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Penguins at 7 p.m. Fans are also encouraged to call the Sound Tigers' front office at (203) 345-2300 to find out how kids 12 and younger can get in free.
Hockey and Hops: The Sound Tigers are combining hockey and hops on Saturday, November 25th when the team battles Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 7 p.m. Try the area's best craft beers before the game with a special ticket package that night only. Get access to the game, the pre-game beer tasting party and a souvenir Sound Tigers beer tasting glass for just $25.
Next Time Out: The Sound Tigers return to action tomorrow with a 7:15 p.m. puck drop against the Hartford Wolf Pack at the XL Center. Fans not traveling up I-91 can follow all of the action via AHLlive.com .
For additional details or to reserve seats for any of the 2016-17 giveaway and theme nights, please call the Sound Tigers' front office at (203) 345-2300.
Executive suites and premium seat packages are also available by calling the team's front office at (203) 345-4841. If you are interested in group outings with your friends, family, co-workers, or clients an unforgettable experience at a discounted rate, call the group sales hotline at (203) 345-2300 Ext. 7.
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