GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Gargoyles, proud ECHL affiliate of the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Benjamin Lindberg from the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for future considerations.
Lindberg, 26, is a fourth-year professional with three seasons of ECHL experience. The East Aurora, NY native has appeared in 29 ECHL games with the Adirondack Thunder, Worcester Railers, Tahoe Knight Monsters, and Fort Wayne Komets. He has also played 70 SPHL games with the Evansville Thunderbirds, Peoria Rivermen, and Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
The 6-foot-3, 194-pound left-shot defenseman spent three seasons at NCAA Division III SUNY Morrisville, appearing in 53 games and recording 12 points (4G-8A).
The Gargoyles wrap up their seven-game homestand next weekend when they host the Worcester Railers for three games on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 12, 14, and 15. Thursday's I Love Greensboro Night begins at 7 PM, celebrating the sports, culture, and businesses of the Triad. On Saturday, the Gargoyles join the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative as Cone Health presents Cancer Awareness Night at 7 PM. The homestand concludes with Sunday Funday at 3 PM.
For tickets and more information, visit gargoyleshockey.com or call (336) 365-0295.
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