Sound Tigers sign goalie Mole, assign to ECHL
October 6, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the New York Islanders, signed goaltender Michael Mole to a two-year contract and have assigned the 23-year old goaltender to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey League.
"He opened everybody's eyes in camp," said Sound Tigers Head Coach Dan Marshall, adding that Mole brings athleticism, a good personality and bright future to the organization.
In two preseason games with the Sound Tigers Mole went 1-1 with a victory against Providence and a loss to Hartford. Mole stopped 27 of 30 shots in a 5-3 win against Providence and kicked aside 41 of 46 shots, including 21 in the first period alone, in a 5-3 defeat to Hartford.
Mole, 6-foot-0, 183 pounds, is an Orleans, ON native. He started last season with the Phoenix Roadrunners of the ECHL and completed the campaign with the San Diego Gulls, also of the ECHL. Mole finished the season strong with a 4-3-2 record and 2.62 goals against average in nine games with the Gulls.
The Sound Tigers play their first regular season home game Friday, Oct. 20 against the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, including group discount opportunities, visit soundtigers.com or call 334-4625.
American Hockey League Stories from October 6, 2006
- Rampage Win Season Opener - San Antonio Rampage
- Stefan "Rosey" Ruzicka's Natural Hat Trick Lifts Phantoms to 5-4 Overtime Victory - Adirondack Phantoms
- Rivermen Edge Omaha 4-3 in Overtime in Home Opener - Peoria Rivermen
- 'Dogs win opener - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Griffins Drop Season Opener 5-4 in OT - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Admirals Drop Heartbreaker in Overtime - Norfolk Admirals
- Monarchs Team Up With St. Mary's Bank To Put Hunger On Ice - Manchester Monarchs
- Monarchs Sign Murphy And Schmidt - Manchester Monarchs
- Stars TV show debuts Monday - Iowa Chops
- Cheers for Charities kicks off - Houston Aeros
- Marlies kick off second season this evening - Toronto Marlies
- Aeros at home Saturday, Sunday to begin season - Houston Aeros
- Canucks Assign Flaherty to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Wolf Pack Pre-Game Block Party, New Pack Shop and 10th Anniversary Home Opener - Connecticut Whale
- Rampage open season with 24 players - San Antonio Rampage
- Moose Release Ayers from PTO - Manitoba Moose
- Sound Tigers announce roster - Bridgeport Islanders
- Defenseman Malec returned to Binghamton - Binghamton Senators
- Predators Sign a Pair - Milwaukee Admirals
- Sound Tigers sign goalie Mole, assign to ECHL - Bridgeport Islanders
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Booster Club Bus Trip to Omaha - Iowa Chops
- 2006-07 season begins Saturday - Iowa Chops
- Sharks announce "Skate with the Sharks" - Worcester Sharks
- Bears announce roster for opening night - Hershey Bears
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.
