November 11, 2009

Griffins Sign Crosty

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday announced the signing of left wing/defenseman Paul Crosty, a former Brown standout, to a standard player's contract.

Crosty, 27, has played seven games with the Griffins this season on a tryout, contributing one assist and ranking second on the team with 34 penalty minutes while splitting time at both forward and defense. A graduate of Brown University, he spent the majority of the last three seasons with the AHL's Manchester Monarchs, totaling 13 points (3-10-13) and 451 PIM in 130 contests.