January 10, 2012

Beca Returns to Everblades

ESTERO, FL -- Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced today that former Clarkson forward Matt Beca has been returned to the Everblades by the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.

Beca went scoreless in one game played for the Checkers during his recent call-up. Beca posted 20 points (9g, 11a) during the month of the December, while currently leading the Blades in scoring with 28 points (10g, 18a). Last season the 5-10, 181-pound forward registered a 50 points season scoring 22 goals and 28 assists.

In 2010, the Mississauga, Ontario native appeared in five games with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League scoring one goal, following his four years at Clarkson.

Beca is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday when the Everblades play host to the the Chicago Express beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena.