For immediate release
For more information, contact: Joel Silverberg, Director of Broadcasting (865) 525-7825, joel@knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears have re-signed forward Colton Fletcher to the team’s training camp roster. Fletcher has appeared in 56 games for the Ice Bears over the past two seasons and 99 in the SPHL. He has also played for Huntsville, Birmingham and Macon.
“Fletcher does a little bit of everything for us,” said Ice Bears Head Coach Brent Clarke. He can be on the penalty kill and can play on any line. He brings an element we need every game.”
Fletcher began his rookie season with Knoxville in 2021-22, appearing in 20 games and putting up 12 points. He joined Knoxville early last season and played 36 games, scoring four goals and adding 12 assists. He has 19 goals and 44 assists for 63 points in his pro career.
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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