FLAMES SIGN DALE LUPUL TO PROFESSIONAL TRY-OUT CONTRACT
Defenseman Signed from Central Hockey League’s Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Moline, IL – The Quad City Flames announced today that defenseman Dale Lupul has been signed to a professional try out contract. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound defenseman joins the team from the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs of the Central Hockey League. He returns to the Quad Cities after closing out the 2006-07 season as a member of the United Hockey League’s Quad City Mallards.
This season, Lupul has recorded 17 points (four goals and 13 assists) in 38 games for the Mudbugs. He ranks third in the CHL in plus-minus rating with a plus 26. At the time of Lupul’s recall, the Mudbugs are unbeaten in their last 23 games.
Lupul ranked second amongst UHL defensemen in goals with 22 in 2006-07. He also ranked fifth amongst league rearguards in points with 49. He also earned a spot on the UHL’s All-Rookie Team. Lupul came to the Quad Cities for the first time on February 27th following a trade with the Elmira Jackals. He recorded 20 points (10 goals and 10 assists) in 20 games with the Mallards and was named UHL Player of the Week during his first week with the team.
Lupul spent his rookie season with Bossier-Shreveport in 2005-06 after debuting with the Mudbugs during the 2005 post-season. He was named to the CHL All-Rookie Team in 2005-06 after recording 29 points (seven goals and 22 assists) in 59 games. During his amateur career, Lupul spent four seasons at the University of Wisconsin Superior. He appeared in 104 collegiate games and recorded 98 points (20 goals and 78 assists).
The Flames are back on the ice on Friday night vs. Peoria at the i wireless Center. Face-off is at 7:05 p.m. Triple I Sports Cards is giving away a special “Flames First” trading card set to the first 2,000 fans. This special set features five highlights from the Flames inaugural season. Friday night is also the first opportunity for fans to purchase the 2007-08 Flames Inaugural Season Trading Card Set. The sets will be available on the concourse throughout the game. It’s also Scout Night as Boy and Girl Scout Troops are invited to the arena at a special group rate. Call (309) 764-7825 to get your Scout Group involved in the festivities.
On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders will be performing as part of the Flames 5:05 p.m. game vs. Rockford. Their visit is presented by Diamonds on the Avenue. The cheerleaders will perform prior to face-off beginning at 4:45 p.m. and during the first intermission. The Gold Rush team will also be signing autographs and greeting fans.
Tickets for all of this week’s games are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 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
aroof@qcflames.com
FLAMES SIGN DALE LUPUL TO PROFESSIONAL TRY-OUT CONTRACT (QC pr)
