Sound Tigers Sign Oleksy to PTO
November 30, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Nov. 30, 2011) - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today they have signed defenseman Steve Oleksy to a professional tryout contract (PTO).
Oleksy, 25, earns his second stint with the Sound Tigers this season after recording one assist in three games earlier this season. The Chesterfield, MI native has notched one goal and seven assists in 14 games with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL this year. Oleksy made his AHL debut last season with the Lake Erie Monsters where he notched four assists in 17 games. In addition, the 6'0", 195-pound defenseman totaled 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) and 134 penalty minutes in 55 games with Idaho during the 2010-11 season.
Oleksy began his pro career during the 2008-09 season after a three-year collegiate stint at Lake Superior State University where he amassed three goals and 17 assists in 113 games.
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