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The Knoxville Ice Bears have activated forward Dawson McKinney off of the injured reserve and have placed defenseman Sebastian Miedema on the 14-day IR, head coach John Gurskis confirmed Friday morning.
McKinney is in his second pro season. He spent his rookie year in Knoxville and led the Ice Bears with 15 goals and 32 points in 51 games. He appeared in Knoxville’s season opener at Evansville on Oct. 18.
Miedema is in his rookie season after wrapping up his collegiate career at Nichols College. He made his professional debut in Knoxville’s home opener on Oct. 25 and scored his first career goal the following night. He has played six games for the Ice Bears this season.
The Ice Bears host the Birmingham Bulls Friday night for the front end of a home-and-home. Puck drop at the Civic Coliseum is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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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