ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Ink Rookie Esner

Published on September 5, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and head coach Jared Bednar announced today the signing of rookie forward Bryan Esner. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Esner, 24, played the last four years at Northeastern University, compiling 18 goals and 27 assists for 45 points in 131 career games. Last season, he played in all 36 games for the Huskies, collecting eight goals and five assists for 13 points while finishing as runner-up for Hockey East's Best Defensive Forward award. Following the conclusion of his senior year, the 5-foot-8, 170-pound forward joined the American Hockey League's Peoria Rivermen, going pointless with two penalty minutes in 12 contests.

"Bryan's a player that can play all three forward positions," Bednar said. "He's an energy guy with world-class speed, and is a fearless player who isn't afraid to go to the net and go into the places where you have to score goals. We're looking for big things out of Bryan this year."

Prior to attending Northeastern, Esner played two seasons with the Texas Tornado of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), accumulating 32 goals and 45 assists for 77 points in 102 career games.

This past July, the native of Paradise Valley, AZ attended the Phoenix Coyotes' rookie camp, and was profiled along with former Stingray Dave Spina in a story featured on the NHL's official website: http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=334644

Come join the Stingrays for their 15th Anniversary Season! The 2007-08 season begins on October 20 at 7:05 p.m. as the Rays take on in-state rival Columbia Inferno! Deposits are being taken now for 2007-08 South Carolina Stingrays season tickets! For just $100 you can reserve your seat to every hard-hitting, action-packed game at the North Charleston Coliseum. For more information including benefits, pricing, and package options, please call the Stingrays front office at 744-2248 or view the information online at www.stingrayshockey.com. Stingrays Hockey - A Whole Lot Cooler!

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