BILOXI, Miss. - Mississippi Sea Wolves coach Bob Woods and general manager Mike Fitzpatrick announced today a trade with the Roanoke Express.
Mississippi acquires defenseman Derrick Byfuglien (BUHF-lehn) and defenseman Chris Cava (CAH-vah) for future considerations.
Byfuglien, 21, split last season between the East Coast Hockey League Florida Everblades and Roanoke. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound native of Roseau, Minnesota played a total of 64 games, scoring five goals, adding six assists for 11 points and 120 penalty minutes. Byfuglien was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round, 122nd overall of the 2000 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
Cava, 21, suited up in 56 games for Roanoke last season. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound native of Thunder Bay, Ontario registered five assists to go along with 179 penalty minutes.
"Byfuglien is a versatile, well-rounded defenseman that can play tough," said Woods. "Cava is a steady, stay-at-home type defenseman. He's a physical player that will also make it tough for the opposition, especially infront of our net."
Mississippi opens its seventh season as a member of the ECHL on Saturday, October 12 at Baton Rouge. The home opener for the Sea Wolves is Sunday, October 13 at 5:05 p.m. against instate rival Jackson.
Parking is free for all home games and season ticket prices have been lowered by as much as $50 per seat.
Don't wait buy your season tickets now! For the best seats available, drop by the Sea Wolves hockey office at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum or call 228-275-WOLF (9653).
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