Surge Acquire Branden Kosolofsky
November 14, 2012 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
The Mississippi Surge has acquired left winger Branden Kosolofsky from the Augusta RiverHawks in exchange for right winger Shawn Skelly.
Kosolofsky, who turned 23 on Sunday, is 6-foot-1, 175 pounds has had at least 35 points and 129 penalty minutes in each of the last two seasons with Augusta.
I'm looking forward to the intangibles and energy Branden will bring to our team, Surge head coach Jeff Bes said. He's a player that has been to the playoff final.
In 2010-11, Kosolofsky had 19 goals and 33 assists for 52 points with 129 penalty minutes. Last season in 50 games, he had 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points and 146 penalty minutes. He has also played briefly in the Central Hockey League with the Laredo Bucks.
The Surge get back in action Friday night in Southaven, Miss., against the Mississippi RiverKings. Fans are invited to watch Friday's game (and all Surge road games) at Mugshots. This Friday the team will be holding a special watch party with intermission prizes. Friday's game starts at 7:05 p.m.
The Surge's next home game is this Saturday, November 17th, against the Huntsville Havoc at 7:05 p.m.
Season tickets for the 2012-13 Surge season are on sale now. The team is also has a new line of exciting merchandise available. This season the Surge is also offering a $10 walk up ticket for kids 3-12. For more information call 228-594-3800 or log onto www.mssurge.com.
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- RiverHawks Trade Kosolofsky for Skelly - Augusta RiverHawks
- Surge Acquire Branden Kosolofsky - Mississippi Surge
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