Two New Players Join Port Huron Icehawks Roster

Published on August 27, 2009 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release


PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League announced that they have signed defenseman George Halkidis and left wing Kai Magnussen to contracts for the 2009-10 season. Per team policy, details of the deals were not disclosed.

Halkidis (6-1, 200 lbs) turned professional in the 2003-04 season after four successful seasons of junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League. His five-year pro career has included stints in the East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League and three seasons in Italy. An offensive-minded defenseman, he has tallied 100 points (20g, 80a) in 219 professional games.

The 27-year old native of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada did not play last season due to injury. In the 2007-08 season, he played with Alleghe HC in Italy and recorded 13 points (1g, 12a) in 32 games. Halkidis is a former teammate of Icehawks defenseman Daniel Tetrault. They played together in the 2006-07 season while with the Wichita Thunder (CHL).

"George is a highly skilled player. He is used to playing lots of minutes and will bring offense to our game from the blueline," Head Coach/General Manager Stan Drulia said. "He is ready for the season and we are excited to have him on our team."

For Halkidis' career stats: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=50182.

Magnussen (5-10, 190 lbs) comes to the Icehawks after two seasons in the Central Hockey League. In the 2008-09 season, he split time with the Tulsa Oilers and the Rocky Mountain Rage, combining for 22 points (10g, 12a) in 58 games. He also played with Tulsa in the 2007-08 season and netted 33 points (20g, 13a) in 62 contests.

"Kai has been impressive in his first two seasons. We look for him to grow as a player with us," Drulia said. "He has good speed, competes every night and is a quality person with great work ethic."

The 25-year old native of Okotoks, Alberta, Canada played four seasons of junior hockey and two seasons at Holy Cross College in the NCAA before signing with Tulsa. He will also be reunited with a former teammate in Port Huron. He played with Icehawks defenseman Kevin Hansen last season with the Oilers.

For Magnussen's career stats: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=75052.

The signing of Halkidis and Magnussen brings the Icehawks roster to 16, including nine forwards, five defenseman and two goalies. The line-up also includes forwards Tab Lardner, Kerry Bowman, Jason Kostadine, Nick Lindberg, Kris Vernarsky, Steve Natywary, Mikael Bedard, and Billy Burke, defensemen Ian Turner, Daniel Tetrault, Rob Cowan and Kevin Hansen, and goalies Adam Russo and Larry Sterling.

The Icehawks open the 2009-10 season at home on Saturday, October 17 versus the Fort Wayne Komets. Season tickets are on sale now and are more affordable than ever. For more information and the complete schedule, call 810-966-3800 or visit www.porthuronicehawks.com.

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