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February 27, 2004 Generals trade Reimann to Bakersfield for defenseGREENSBORO - With the ECHL season in the mix of a stretch run, the Greensboro Generals Head Coach/General Manager Rick Adduono announced a transaction that will solidify the defense as the team continues its move toward a playoff berth. The Generals traded the rights to All-Star defenseman Tom Reimann to the Bakersfield Condors for the rights to defensemen Randy Perry. Perry (6-1, 200 lbs.) hails from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is currently on the roster of the Manchester Monarchs, along with the Generals Sam Ftorek who was recalled on December 2nd. Perry has appeared in 22 games for the Condors this season, registering one goal, six assists, for a total of seven points. Defensively Perry has 48 penalty minutes in his ECHL ice time. While with Manchester, who is currently in second place in the AHL’s Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, Perry has appeared in 22 games, with one goal, five assists, totaling six points and 10 penalty minutes. As for Reimann, the Generals lone All-Star selection leaves the team after a stint on the injured reserve list. Reimann appeared in 43 games for Greensboro, where he scored 11 goals, five of which came on the power-play, along with 22 assists (33 points). Defensively, Reimann has recorded 71 penalty minutes, during his rookie campaign in the ECHL. "He is a great player, and provides stability both on the ice and in the locker room, which is something that speaks volumes about him. On the ice he is a solid defenseman and in the in dressing room he is great to be around. If he ends up in Greensboro, he will make it better on and off the ice for the team. I think a guy like Perry is important when you are trying to win a championship because you try get good players both on and off the ice," Sam Ftorek said of his teammate in a phone interview. TOM REIMANN, D Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190 DOB: 12/01/74 RANDY PERRY, D Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 DOB: 06/19/76 Jon Cole Media Relations Director Greensboro Generals (336) 373-7402 (office) |