KIRTON NAMED INGLASCO / ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

PRINCETON, N.J. - Greenville right wing Scott Kirton is the InGlasCo/ECHL Player of the Week for November 24-30.
Born in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Kirton scored five goals and had five assists in three games as the Grrrowl went 2-1-0 to improve to 4-11-2.
After scoring five points (1g-4a) in the first 12 games, the 6-4 and 215-pound Kirton doubled his point production with two goals, including the game winner, and three assists in a 6-3 win at Roanoke on Thursday. After scoring a goal on Friday, Kirton scored two more goals and added two assists in an 8-5 win against Charlotte on Saturday.
Selected in the seventh round (154th overall) by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1991 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Kirton, who has a four-game scoring streak (5g-6a) and a three-game goal streak (5g), has moved into a
tie for the team lead with nine assists and one game-winning goal while ranking second on the team with six goals and 15 points in 15 games.
Kirton returns to the ECHL following two seasons abroad with Bracknell in 2002-03 and Dundee in 2001-02. He began his professional career in 1995-96 with Charlotte of the ECHL scoring 36 points (17g-19a) in 56 regular season
games and 10 points (4g-6a) in 16 playoff games while helping the Checkers capture the Riley Cup Championship. In seven seasons in the ECHL, Kirton, who played for Greenville in 1999-2000 and 2000-01, has scored 328 points (123g-205a) in 360 regular season games and 24 points (7g-17a) in 42 playoff games.

Runners Up: Sean Owens, Columbia (3 gp, 1g, 2a, 3 pts, +7), John Morlang, Columbus (3 gp, 5g, 1a, 6 pts, +4) and Dan Carlson, Roanoke (3 gp,
4g, 5a, 9 pts, +2).

Also Nominated: Mike Scott (Alaska), Jon Cullen (Atlantic City), Louis Goulet (Augusta), Dave Inman (Charlotte), Tom Rouleau (Cincinnati),
Olivier Proulx (Dayton), Wes Goldie (Florence), Eric Fortier (Greensboro), Anthony Aquino (Gwinnett), Dominic Forget (Johnstown), Justin Kelly (Las Vegas), Josh Mizerek (Louisiana), Louis Dumont (Mississippi), Brian Collins
(Pensacola), Josh Kern (Peoria), Scooter Smith (Reading), Ed Courtenay (South Carolina), John Snowden (Texas), Peter Fregoe (Trenton) and Jean
Francois Dufour (Wheeling).

In the Greenville Grrrowl's second season, many new faces have hit the home ice. One new face is the team captain #29 Scott Kirton. Kirton hails from Pentanguishene, Ontario, Canada. He began his playing career with the University of North Dakota. Following four years of college hockey, Kirton was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 1995, and was immediately sent to the Charlotte Checkers, who were then coached by John Marks.
Along with other current Grrrowl players (Jason Kelly, Charlie Paquette, Nick Vitucci), the Checkers won the ECHL Championship in the 1995-96 season. " We started off the year with a losing streak, but every game we got better," he said. Kirton also saw time that same season with the Providence Bruins.
After two seasons with Charlotte, Kirton hit the ice for the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL, and was quickly traded to Columbus. Kirton spend the remainder of the season in Columbus, then was called up to Fort Wayne of the IHL, where here finished out the last 10 games of the year. Last season Scott found himself playing in Great Britain for the London Knights of the BISL.
He wanted to come back to the ECHL in 1999-2000, and John Marks called on #29 again, and Kirton made his way to Greenville, South Carolina. "It has been exciting for everyone involved, " said Kirton of taking first place in the ECHL's Southeast Division. "We have a good team, and a good mix of talent." In fact, Kirton sees many similarities between the current Grrrowl and the Charlotte Checker team that won the Championship. " There are many similarities.
Both teams have many first year guys, also, in both situations, with every game the team seems to get better. Marks is doing a lot of the same things that he did in Charlotte." Scott Kirton's role for the Grrrowl is not one of just a player, instead he has been chosen as team captain. "I was honored when John Marks chose me as the team captain, " said Kirton. "When I made the decision to go with Scott as captain, I felt that he had the experience and maturity in the game to be a good captain, and I think he has accepted that role of captain is fulfilling that role very well" said Head Coach John Marks. " He has become even more committed to the game, and has benefited from that." Kirton knows that only 100% effort every day is the only way to stay on top of the division and go deep into the playoffs.

The Pee Dee Pride today announced that they have signed veteran right wing Scott Kirton to a contract.

30.01.02 Kirton, 30, is no stranger to the East Coast Hockey League. He played the last two seasons with the Pride's Southeast Division rival, the Greenville Grrrowl. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Kirton enjoyed his best professional season two seasons ago with the Grrrowl. In 59 games he posted 25 goals and 50 assists for 75 points to go along with 135 penalty minutes. That season he was a teammate of current Pride head coach Davis Payne, and helped lead Greenville to the Southern Conference Finals.
In six professional seasons, Kirton has played with four ECHL teams. In addition to the Grrrowl, he has also skated for the Charlotte Checkers, Wheeling Nailers and Columbus Chill. Kirton has played in 317 ECHL games scoring 106 goals and 187 assists for 293 points and 780 penalty minutes. He has also played eight games at the American and International Hockey League level.
He spent the entire 1998-99 season overseas, playing for the London Knights in the British Super League. In 40 games with the Knights, he posted 21 points and 42 penalty minutes.
"Scott is a proven player in this league, and he will certainly add some scoring and a big presence to our line up," Pride head coach Davis Payne said. "He brings size, skill and veteran leadership to the ice, which are all things that will help our team as we move toward the playoffs."
Kirton should be in the line up Thursday night when the Pride continue their eight-game road trip with a game at Baton Rouge.
The Pride will return home to face the Charlotte Checkers on Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Florence Civic Center Box Office, or through