ESTERO, FL – Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Brad Ralph announced Thursday that the team has agreed to terms with center Justin Kea for the 2017-18 season.
Kea, 23, joins the Everblades after spending the past three seasons split between the Elmira Jackals and the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Rochester Americans. The 6-4, 220-pound center posted 16 points (9g, 7a) in 33 games with the Jackals last season. In addition, Kea logged four points (2g, 2a) in 12 AHL appearances with Rochester. From 2014-17, Kea totaled 34 points (18g, 16a) in 85 career ECHL games with Elmira, while registering seven points in 71 career AHL contests.
“Justin brings a lot to the table in terms of his character, leadership and an internal drive to excel,” said Ralph. “Justin has elite skills and the attributes needed to have success with the Everblades and beyond. We are excited to work with Justin and push him to new levels.”
The Woodville, Ontario native collected 177 points in four seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit from 2010-2014. Kea was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
The Everblades have now agreed to terms with four players for the 2017-18 season. To view the team’s current roster CLICK HERE
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This release courtesy of Fort Myers Technical College & Cape Coral Technical College
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