Saturday, February 3, 2018

Florida Everblades Sign Former Vernon Viper Defenceman Robertson:

The East Coast Hockey League Florida Everblades have
signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman Sean Robertson.

Robertson started the season with the East Coast Hockey League Reading Royals, signing a tryout agreement September 29th 2017 attended the Royals training camp never played a game before being released, signed with the Southern Professional Hockey League Fayetteville Marksmen in mid October. Robertson played just one game with the Marksmen collecting two assists was either traded or released before signing with Reading October 26 2017 for a second time this season. Robertson picked up one assist in one game with the Royals before being released for a second time this season October 30th 2017.

Robertson spent last season with the East Coast Hockey League Utah Grizzlies & Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Fayetteville FireAntz.

Robertson played In 11 games with Merrimack College during the 2012-13 season before leaving for the University of Guelph. Robertson spent his first six seasons playing for the Victoria Grizzlies before being traded to Vernon in his final year of Junior hockey. On December 12th 2011 the Vipers traded Zach McPhee and future considerations to Victoria for Robertson.  In 31 games with the Vipers Robertson collected (0-goals-4-assists-4-points).

Sean Robertson's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=48356

This was posted on the Everblades website:

‘Blades Add Defenseman Sean Robertson; Didier Recalled

November 3, 2017

ESTERO, FL – Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Brad Ralph announced Friday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Sean Robertson.   In addition, defenseman Josiah Didier has been recalled by the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Robertson,26, joins the ‘Blades after logging an assist in one appearance with the Fayetteville Marksmen of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).  Additionally, Robertson also recorded an assist in one game played with the Reading Royals (ECHL) this season.  The 6-0, 195-pound blueliner also played last season in Fayetteville (SPHL) where he posted 22 assists in 35 games played.  During the same season, Robertson made seven appearances with the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL).  The Cobble Hill, British Columbia native totaled 11 points (3g, 8a) during his lone season at the University of Guelph (OUAA) in 2015-16.

Didier, 24, earns his AHL call up to Charlotte after registering five points (1g, 4a) with 23 penalty minutes in eight games played the Everblades this season. The 6-3, 220-pound defenseman has totaled 14 points (2g, 12a) in 100 career AHL appearances split between the St. John’s IceCaps and Hamilton Bulldogs. Didier is under an AHL contract with Charlotte this season.

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