ESTERO, FLA – Forward Josh Koerner made it official on Tuesday, May 10 that he would re-join the Florida Jr. Blades for his sophomore season.
“I’m excited to be a part of the Jr. Blades organization for a second year and I am looking forward to another great season,” said Koerner.
Seventeen-year-old Koerner was a major part of Florida’s inaugural roster that led the team to USA Hockey Jr. B National Championships in Marlborough, Massachusetts. He was selected to the MET Top Prospects Game, Athletic Republic Player of the Month for January 2011, received Player of the Week honors and ended the season with the Met South Rookie of Year Award. Koerner also compiled an impressive 38 points in just 37 regular-season games (30g, 18a).
“Koerner is an incredible talent; he has a bright future in hockey,” said associate coach Jake Laime. “It’s the Jr. Blades’ goal to help develop him onto collegiate hockey and beyond.”
The 5’11, 170lb winger played his personal best on October 10, 2010 vs. the Space Coast Hurricanes where he recorded two goals and two assists.
Koerner’s longest point streak last season season stretched from February 3, 2011 – February 19, 2011 where he recorded 11 points over four games (6g, 5a). Including playoffs, Koerner recorded two or more points in 13 of 45 games in a Jr. Blades sweater.
His character shines on and off the ice; the Montgomery, NY native is an excellent student in the classroom and a student of the game on the ice.
“We are extremely excited and proud to have Josh back, we are looking forward to a great upcoming season,” said head coach Tad O’Had. Along with the signing of Josh
Koerner, currently up to 12 players are looking to return from last year’s national-bound team.
The Florida Jr. Blades are continuing to add to an already impressive roster with recruiting showcases in St. Louis, Denver, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Chicago and
Nashville. The Jr. Blades are diligent in their desire to ice the very best roster in tier III hockey for upcoming season. Stay tuned for more exciting news.
