Ylitalo Returns for 19-20
July 15, 2019 - SPHL (SPHL)
Knoxville Ice Bears News Release
Knoxville, TENN. - Head Coach Jeff Carr announced Monday morning the signing of returning Ice Bear Eric Ylitalo for the 2019-2020 season.
Ylitalo, 24, registered 18 points (6G, 12A) in 39 games for Knoxville last season. The 6'3" forward is an end-to-end player with a strong net-front presence and great open ice speed and vision. His flexibility to play effectively in both directions opens up the ice on offense and helps shut down lanes on the forecheck.
"Now, with a few pro seasons under his belt," Carr says of his first signed returning player, "his strength and experience will have a huge impact for us, moving forward." Ylitalo is only the first returner from the 2019-2020 season and, according to Coach Carr, will not be the only player signed this week.
As Knoxville's free agent and training camps approach, putting together a strong group of returning players will only bolster the team's cohesiveness and fan support. Knoxville opens their 2019-2020 season at home versus the Evansville Thunderbolts, October 18th.
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