ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Wednesday that forward A.J. Jenks has been reassigned to the team by the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.
Jenks rejoins the ‘Blades having posted three points (1g, 2a) in 12 appearances with the Checkers this season. In 14 games played with the Everblades, Jenks has posted a goal and two assists.
The 6-2, 200-pound winger totaled nine points (4g, 5a) in 52 appearances last season split between Charlotte and the San Antonio Rampage last season. In addition, Jenks posted six points (3g, 3a) in 13 games played with the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) last year as well.
In his first pro season, Jenks registered 20 points (8g, 12a) in 63 games played with the Rochester Americans during the 2010-11 season. He totaled 193 points (79g,114a) during his four-year junior career with the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League from 2006-2010.
The Wolverine Lake, Michigan native is a fourth-round selection of the Florida Panthers of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
----------The Everblades will face the Elmira Jackals in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs which begin at Germain Arena beginning on Friday. The following is a complete listing of the best-of-seven playoff series:
#4 Florida Everblades vs. #5 Elmira Jackals
Game 1 – Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida Game 2 – Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. ET at FloridaGame 3 – Wednesday, April 10 at 7:05 p.m. ET at ElmiraGame 4 – Friday, April 12 at 7:05 p.m. ET at ElmiraGame 5 – Saturday, April 13 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)Game 6 – Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida (If Necessary) Game 7 – Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida (If Necessary)
Playoff ticket packages and individual tickets for the first round of the playoffs are currently on sale!
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