Sound Tigers Announce More Transactions

Published on March 5, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The American Hockey League's 2001-02 Regular Season Champion and Eastern Conference Playoff Champion Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, have announced the reassignment of Goaltender Rick DiPietro to the team by the Islanders, the signing of Defenseman Nic Bilotto to a professional tryout contract and the release of Goaltender Scott Stirling from a PTO. Bilotto joins the Sound Tigers from the ECHL's Charlotte Checkers.

The Sound Tigers will open a three-game homestand when they host the Manitoba Moose tonight at 7:05 p.m. at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard. They will also host the Manchester Monarchs Friday at 7:35 p.m. and the Binghamton Senators Saturday at 7:05 p.m. The Sound Tigers will visit the Springfield Falcons Sunday at 4 p.m. All Sound Tigers' games are broadcast live on "The ZONE" FOX Sports Radio 1300 AM and at www.soundtigers.com. WSTC/WNLK 1400/1350 AM also broadcasts road games.

Sound Tigers tickets are on sale at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard box office, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 203-368-1000. Information regarding Sound Tigers' four packs, flex packs, group discounts, birthday packages, suite packages, season tickets and playoff strips is also available by calling 203-334-GOAL or logging on to www.soundtigers.com. Groups, organizations, companies, etc. that are interested in having a member of the Sound Tigers appear at an event are invited to call 203-334-GOAL or log on to www.soundtigers.com as well.

American Hockey League Stories from March 5, 2003

• Crunch's Leclaire wins second in a row - OSC Original by Ed Gonser
• Monarchs End String with Win over Portland - Manchester Monarchs
• Sound Tigers Lose Fourth Straight 4-2 To Manitoba - Bridgeport Islanders
• Flames Shutout League-Leading Bulldogs, 3-0 - Saint John Flames
• Bulldogs Blanked by Saint John - Hamilton Bulldogs
• Phantoms lose 3-1 at Syracuse - Adirondack Phantoms
• Sharks Recall Fibiger - Cleveland Barons
• Sound Tigers Announce More Transactions - Bridgeport Islanders
• Checkers Scott Meyer Wins ECHL Monthly Award - Charlotte Checkers
• Bears Announce Three Roster Moves - Hershey Bears
• Bulldogs Make More Transactions - Hamilton Bulldogs
• Wolf Pack to Assist Brian Aselton Memorial Fund - Connecticut Whale
• Wolf Pack Recall Yetman - Connecticut Whale
• Calder Cup to be on Display at Max & Erma's - Norfolk Admirals
• Blackhawks Sign Defenseman Todd Gill - Norfolk Admirals
• Pirates Playoff Tickets On Sale - Portland Pirates
• Monarchs Add Four To Roster - Manchester Monarchs
• AHL Quick Hits - AHL
• Advance Auto Parts Score For More Program Details Announced - Syracuse Crunch
• Red Wings Return to River City - Grand Rapids Griffins
• Bears Alumni to Play Former Flyers at GIANT Center - Hershey Bears
• The Rock Report - Toronto Marlies

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 Bridgeport Islanders Stories

• Terry and Islanders Stun Americans with Comeback Victory in 5-4 Win
• Bridgeport Islanders Announce Partnership with Splash Car Wash as the Official Car Wash of the Team and Total Mortgage Arena
• Islanders Show Fight, Fall to Americans 5-3
• Islanders Battle Hard But Fall Short against Penguins, 5-3
• Islanders Gain Point in 5-4 Shootout Loss to Pens