Sound Tigers Trade Olson to Houston
February 24, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (February 24, 2012) - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today they have traded defenseman Benn Olson to the Houston Aeros for future considerations.
Olson, 24, appeared in 34 games in the past two seasons with the Sound Tigers, recording one goal and three assists in addition to 152 penalty minutes. The Port McNeil, BC native also appeared in 11 games this season with the Alaska Aces where he posted 46 penalty minutes.
The 6'4, 215-pound defenseman has totaled eight points (one goal, seven assists) and 313 penalty minutes in 80 career AHL games, in addition to 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) and 381 penalty minutes in 109 ECHL contests.
In a separate move, the Sound Tigers also announced they have released defenseman Dallas Jackson from his professional tryout contract (PTO). Jackson, 22, appeared in three games with the Sound Tigers in his first career AHL stint and did not record a point.
Be sure to follow @TheSoundTigers on Twitter and "like" The Official Bridgeport Sound Tigers Fan Page on Facebook for the latest Sound Tigers information. The Sound Tigers return to action with a road contest in Springfield tomorrow night, followed by home games on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. vs. Providence and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. vs. Albany. The first 1,500 fans through the doors at Webster Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon will receive a Click It or Ticket Hockey Card Set featuring top Islander prospects Rhett Rakhshani, Matt Donovan, David Ullstrom & Casey Cizikas.
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