Sea Wolves Re-sign Baxter
August 20, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, Miss. - Mississippi Sea Wolves coach Bob Woods and general manager Mike Fitzpatrick announced today defenseman Jim Baxter re-signed for the 2002-03 season.
Baxter, 22, joined the Sea Wolves last season after being acquired from the Augusta Lynx in exchange for Jeff Bes on December 11, 2001. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound native of Brantford, Ontario totalled 11 goals, 29 assists for 40 points and 28 penalty minutes between Mississippi and Augusta. Last year, Baxter earned the Sea Wolves 'Defensive Player of the Year' honors. He is entering his fourth year of professional hockey.
"Jim was a big part of turning around our season last year. He's a competitor that gives us more experience back on the blueline," said Woods. "I expect Baxter to take control on the power play and if he stays healthy, he'll put up big numbers."
Mississippi opens its seventh season as a member of the ECHL on Saturday, October 12 at Baton Rouge. The home opener for the Sea Wolves is Sunday, October 13 at 5:05 p.m. against instate rival Jackson.
Parking is free for all home games and season ticket prices have been lowered by as much as $50 per seat. Don't wait buy your season tickets now! For the best seats available, drop by the Sea Wolves hockey office at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum or call 228-275-WOLF (9653).
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