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The Ice Bears have added defenseman Joshua Karlsson to the team’s training camp roster. Karlsson comes to Knoxville after spending his junior career and first three full pro seasons in Sweden. The 6’9” blue liner appeared in 32 games for Lindlövens IF in HockeyEttan, scoring four goals and notching nine assists.
“Karlsson is a big D-man who moves well for his size,” said Ice Bears Head Coach Brent Clarke. “He plays with a bit of an edge and he’ll make it hard to be in front of the net.”
Karlsson also appeared in three games in the SHL last season, Sweden’s premier hockey league. He’s played 116 professional games overall with eight goals and 29 points.
The Ice Bears begin their 22nd season in franchise history on Friday, October 20 at Macon. Knoxville’s home opener will be Friday, October 27 against Birmingham. Free agent camp will take place on October 4-5 with preseason training camp occurring the following week.
ABOUT The Knoxville Ice Bears: The Knoxville Ice Bears organization began in 2002 and was an inaugural charter member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) in 2004. As four-time SPHL Champions and five-time regular season champions, the Ice Bears are an experienced and established organization, offering the city and its visitors a balanced product of highlight-reel hockey, unique and exciting intermission activity and endless fan interaction, presenting the most affordable, family-friendly way to enjoy sports and entertainment. Season, Partial Season and Flex Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit www.knoxvilleicebears.com or call (865) 525-7825.
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