Okposo’s AHL Debut…Huge Success!
January 15th, 2008 by murph
I was in VT again this past weekend, and now I’m sick as a dog. Did make it home in time for the Isles/Sens tilt. Wow. The Orange and Blue really it took it to them that night.
Here are a couple of links about Kyle Okposo’s AHL debut last Friday, and his first home game for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Saturday. Wearing #12, Kyle had 2 assists in his debut Friday night in Binghamton, then gave the hometown Bridgeport fans plenty to cheer about with 1G and 2A on Saturday night. On Sunday, Bridgeport’s third game in three days, Okposo was held scoreless.
In what can only be described as the media event of year in southern Connecticut, Kyle Okposo made his home debut for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Saturday night.
As promised, Okposo Net was at the Arena at Harbor Yard along with 4,523 paying customers to see if Kyle was and is the real deal. The verdict: a definitive yes.
On the Islanders Beat: Okposo’s Debut
The only time nerves seemed to affect Islanders prospect Kyle Okposo in his pro debut Friday night was when he first took the ice.
The 2006 first-round draft pick was the last Bridgeport Sound Tiger onto the rink in Binghamton and his first practice shot went about 10 feet wide to the left.
“I got a little nerves, but that’s to be expected,” Okposo said.
The Tiger Track: Okposo’s Debut a Success
Ever hear of this kid, Kyle Okposo?? If you haven’t, you did now. Last year’s first round draft pick made his home debut tonight and did not disappoint.
Kyle notched his first professional goal tonight and added two assists to his total. Two games…five points. How’s that for a start?
The media attention and presence in the Sound Tigers locker room was MUCH different tonight than it was any normal night. Mike Fornabaio, who usually runs the show, got to take it easy for a bit, as Newsday’s Mark Herrmann led the media blitz.
And some new Kyle videos on IslandersTV
Sound Tigers - Falcons Highlights
Watch Kyle Okposo’s first professional goal as the Sound Tigers defeat the Falcons 4 - 2.
Exclusive: One on One with Okposo
Sound Tigers radio play by play man Phil Giubileo talks one on one with Kyle Okposo after his first home game as a Sound Tiger.
Exclusive: Ryan Jankowski on Kyle Okposo
Islanders Assistant GM and Director of Amateur Scouting Ryan Jankoski discusses Kyle’s first home game as a Sound Tiger.
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