AMERICANS DIAL-IN ON PAIR OF D-MEN
In an effort to bolster their defensive corps after the call-up of Brandon Straub to the AHL, the Allen Americans have signed free agent David Strathman, and acquired Chris Mifflen from the Missouri Mavericks.
Mifflen, a 6’ 3” Orleans, Ontario product, played his junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League. Mifflen manned the blue line for the Oshawa Generals, Sarnia Sting, and Belleville Bulls during his stint in the OHL from 2005-08.
Following his 2007-08 season in Belleville, Mifflen played 2008-09 with Carleton University in Canada, where he registered 16 points in 28 games.
Mifflen then began his pro career skating in the playoffs for the Mavericks in 2009-10. Allen made the move with Missouri based on future considerations.
Strathman, 25, signs with the Americans following a four-year career skating for Northeastern University. From 2006-2010, Strathman suited up for the Huskies scoring a solid 50 points in 129 games during that time span.
Prior to college, Strathman was in the USHL as a Cedar Rapids Roughrider. During 2005-06 with the RoughRiders, Strathman tallied 36 points in 66 games.
To make room for the two new acquisitions, the Americans have waived defensemen Todd Orlando and Mark Hinz.
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