Former Vernon Vipers captain, Kevin Kraus has signed with the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers. Kraus played three seasons in Vernon (2008-2010) helping the Vipers win back to back Royal Bank Cups in his final two seasons. Kraus was captain of the Vipers in his final season in Vernon. Kraus signed with the CHL Texas Brahmas on July 17th 2010 before being waived by the Brahmas on November, 6th 2010. In seven games with the Brahmas Kraus went pointless. Kraus now joins former Vernon Vipers forward, Rob Short who also signed with the Ice Fylers this year.This is posted on the Ice Fylers website:
Ice Flyers' Sign Kraus
November 27, 2010
Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Pensacola Ice Flyers
PENSACOLA, FL - The Ice Flyers' formally announced today the signing of Kevin Kraus for the 2010-2011 season. Kevin is former captain of the 6 Time Champion Vernon Vipers of the BCHL, including this past year's League Championship.
Kevin will strengthen the Ice Flyers' stout defensive unit. "We are really excited to bring in Kevin and I am looking forward to what he will bring to the locker room and on the ice," says Head Coach/GM Todd Gordon. Matt Whitehead, the second leading scorer on the team mentioned, "He is a really good player and I am looking forward to him joining the squad."
The Ice Flyers head into tonight's game 7-5 and in control of 3rd place in the SPHL. The puck drops tonight against at 7:05pm the Ice Flyers' bitter I-10 rivals, the Louisiana IceGators.
For more information about the Pensacola Ice Flyers, visit http://www.pensacolaiceflyers.com/ or http://www.thesphl.com/
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