TIGERS INK COMBS & COSTELLO TO AHL DEALS
Combs, 24, has appeared in three games with the Sound Tigers after
signing a professional tryout contract on Dec. 18 and has scored one
goal. Prior to joining the Sound Tigers, the St. Louis native recorded
42 points (19 goals, 23 assists) in 27 games with the ECHL's Colorado
Eagles earlier this season.
Costello, 26, has posted four points (one goal, three assists) in four
games with the Sound Tigers after signing his PTO on Dec. 18. The
Johnston, IA native led the ECHL with 49 points (14 goals, 35 assists)
in 27 games with Colorado prior to joining the Sound Tigers. Last
season, Costello earned ECHL MVP honors with 76 points (29 goals, 46
assists) in 47 games with the Eagles.
The Sound Tigers face the Bruins in Providence on Friday night before
returning to Webster Bank Arena on Saturday night to host the Portland
Pirates at 7:00 p.m. For information on partial season ticket plans as
well as group outings, call the Sound Tigers at (203) 334-GOAL or
e-mail info@soundtigers.com
