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For more information, contact: Joel Silverberg, Director of Broadcasting (865) 525-7825, joel@knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed rookie defenseman Trevor Momot to a PTO ahead of Knoxville’s weekend series at Roanoke, head coach Jeff Carr confirmed Thursday morning. Momot comes to the Ice Bears following the conclusion of his collegiate career at Division III New England College.
Momot appeared in 25 games for the Pilgrims this year, scoring eight goals and adding 15 assists. He also held a +12 rating. He spent his first college season at Johnson & Wales University before suiting up for New England for the next three years.
In addition, forward J.B. Baker has been placed on the 21-day IR. He has 21 goals and 22 assists in 47 games for the Ice Bears this season.
The Ice Bears will face the Rail Yard Dawgs at the Berglund Center Friday and Saturday night. Each game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. EST. Fans can view the game at Union Place Bar & Grill for the road game watch party or listen to the team broadcast at www.mixlr.com/knoxvilleicebears.
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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