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The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed goaltender Tristan Cote-Cazenave to a standard player contract, head coach Jeff Carr confirmed Thursday morning. Cote-Cazenave comes to Knoxville following stints with the Reading Royals in the ECHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL.
The 22-year-old began the season with the University of Quebec-Trois-Rivieres, where he posted a 2.72 goals against average in four games this season. He joined Reading in December and had a 2.03 average in two appearances.
Prior to his collegiate career, Cote-Cazenave spent four years in the QMJHL. He went 72-52-17 in 153 career games with a 2.99 average and a .902 save percentage.
In addition to the signing, the Ice Bears have placed goalie Sammy Bernard on waivers.
The Ice Bears host the Huntsville Havoc Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased by calling 525-7825 or by visiting www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
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, 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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