Flames add justin bowers (qc pr)

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FLAMES ADD JUSTIN BOWERS
Forward Signed to Professional Try-Out Agreement

For Immediate Release
Friday, February 27, 2009

Moline, IL – The Quad City Flames announced today that center Justin Bowers has been signed to a Professional Try-Out Agreement. Bowers is in his first season in professional hockey and has spent the year skating with the ECHL’s Dayton Bombers and the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters. Bowers also attended the Quad City Flames 2008 Training Camp.

Bowers has appeared in 44 ECHL games this season with the Bombers. He is tied for ninth in scoring amongst ECHL rookies with 45 points on 15 goals and 30 assists. In nine games with the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, Bowers recorded two points on a goal and an assist.

Bowers spent two years at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. During his collegiate career, he recorded 68 points (29 goals and 39 assists) in 56 games.

The Quad City Flames visit Milwaukee on Friday for a 7:00 p.m. start. The game can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:35 p.m. with The Hayman’s Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show. Fans can also watch the game for just $6.00 at ahllive.com.

The Quad City Flames host Houston on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. The National Guard Chopper built by Orange County Choppers will be on display. The first 1,500 fans (age 12 and under) will receive Dr. Seuss Hats featuring the Flames logo. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

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For information contact:
Aaron Roof
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations
Quad City Flames
(309) 277-1343


41 Justin Bowers
Center
Born March 20, 1985 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ht-6’ 0” Wt-186 pounds
2008-09 Highlights: Signed an ATO with Quad City Flames on September 24th…Released from his ATO on …Signed a PTO with the Flames on Feb. 26th.
2007-08 Highlights: Led St. Thomas University in points with 39…Led team in goals with 15…Led team in power-play goals with six…Led team in assists with 24…Led team in shots with 107…Selected to the Atlantic University Sport 2nd All-Star Team.
Career Highlights: He was named the Maritime Junior A Hockey League Most Valuable Player and was selected a First Team All-Star during the 2005-06 season...Named to Atlantic University Sport 2006-07 All Rookie Team…2006-07 St. Thomas University team Rookie of the Year.

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