For immediate release

For more information, contact: Joel Silverberg, Director of Broadcasting (865) 525-7825, joel@knoxvilleicebears.com.

Ice Bears forward Dino Balsamo has returned from his loan to the ECHL. The team has also traded defenseman Luke Erickson to the Vermilion County Bobcats for future considerations, Head Coach Jeff Carr confirmed both Saturday morning.

Balsamo appeared in three games for the Atlanta Gladiators. He has 11 goals and 12 assists in 18 games for Knoxville this season.

Erickson appeared in one game for Knoxville, making an assist in Knoxville’s win over Roanoke on Dec. 26.

The Ice Bears host the Bobcats Saturday night at the Civic Coliseum at 7:30 p.m.

ABOUT The Knoxville Ice Bears: The Knoxville Ice Bears organization began in 2002 and was an inaugural charter member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) in 2004. As four-time SPHL Champions, the Ice Bears are an experienced and established organization, offering the city and its visitors a balanced product of highlight-reel hockey, unique and exciting intermission activity and endless fan interaction, presenting the most affordable, family-friendly way to enjoy sports and entertainment. Season, Partial Season and Flex Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit www.knoxvilleicebears.com or call (865) 525-7825.

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