JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen announced Monday that the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) have reassigned forward Maxime Fortier to the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Fortier, 21, heads to Cleveland after logging seven points (2g, 5a) in 12 games played with the Icemen this season. Last year, Fortier posted 25 points (12g, 13a) in 24 regular season appearances with Jacksonville, while also recording seven points in six postseason contests last spring.
In addition, the 5-10, 184-pound winger registered five points (1g, 4a) in 20 AHL games with Cleveland last season. The Montreal, Quebec native finished a productive career with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) totaling 270 points (104g, 166a) in 263 career games from 2013-2018. Fortier is currently under contract with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets.
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The Icemen return home on Wednesday (Nov. 27) to battle the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m. Fans can enjoy $2 select beer and wine throughout the night. To purchase tickets CLICK HERE
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