ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Suspend Melson

December 11, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads today suspended defenseman Taj Melson after claiming him off waivers on December 9th, 2003. Melson will return to university.

The American-born Melson played in 3 games with the San Diego Gulls this season before being released by the team and being claimed by Idaho. Prior to 2003-04, the 29-year-old played parts of 5 seasons with the Gulls. In addition, he has played for the Utah Grizzlies, Las Vegas Thunder, and the Fort-Wayne Comets after his 4 years with NCAA St. Cloud State.

The Idaho Steelheads take on the defending WCHL champion San Diego Gulls for a two-game weekend set before returning home for three-games against the Bakersfield Condors on December 17th, 19th and 20th. All Steelheads games can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1350 KTIK, The Ticket with Britt Talbert behind the mic, by logging on to www.idahosteelheads.com and click the "listen live" button, or by logging on to www.ktik.com.

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