May 11, 2011
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).
