Former Viper Short Traded To Louisiana:

Former Vernon Vipers forward, Rob Short was traded to the SPHL's Louisiana IceGators on February, 1st 2011 for cash. Short was cut earlier this season by the CHL Texas Brahmas after attending the teams training camp & then released by the CHL Allen Americans after playing in two pre season games, before signing with the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers. In 26 games with Pensacola Short collected (3-9-12). In 9 games with Louisiana Short has (3-4-7).

Short who played four season’s with his hometown Vipers (2006-10) was the first player in team history to have his jersey retired by the Vipers. Short’s #20 was retired on September, 18th.

This was posted on the Ice Flyers website:

Ice Flyers Sign New Defenseman-Trade Short

2/1/2011

Pensacola, FL- The Pensacola Ice Flyers will have a new face on the bench when they take to the ice in Louisiana to face the IceGators on Thursday. Head Coach Todd Gordon announced the addition of Evan Schafer to the Ice Flyers’ roster this afternoon.

Evan is coming to Pensacola after a stint in Europe with the Edinburgh Capitals in the EIHL. The 6’2”, 220 pound defenseman played 34 games for the Capitals racking up 3 goals and 7 assists and 49 penalty minutes.

Evan will not be a new face to all of the squad, however. Prior to the Capitals, Evan spent 4 years at the University of Saskatchewan playing alongside Mark Hinz and Brett Parker. Coach Todd Gordon is expecting the former Huskies’ Captain to “…provide leadership and stability on the blue line and help shore up our defense.”

To make room for the addition of Schafer to the roster, the Ice Flyers traded Robby Short to the Louisiana IceGators. Robby was integral part of the Ice Flyers squad and the team wishes him all the best.

Rob Short’s player profile:

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=4374118&seasonid=5879

Follow Rob Short & the IceGators, by visiting the teams website,

http://www.icegators.com/