Flyers Nab Another Defenseman
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Ole-Kristian Tollefsen likes to play tough.
The Flyers bolstered their defense even further by signing 6-foot-2 defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen Thursday.
The 25-year-old signed a one-year deal, according to the team.
This came a few weeks after the Fly Guys made a huge splash by grabbing super defenseman Chris Pronger.
“We are very pleased to add Ole to our team,” said General Manager Paul Holmgren. “Ole is a defenseman with size and defends very well... he is an ideal fit to the core of our team."
Tollefsen, a Norwegian native, played last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He missed nearly half the Jackets games and the playoffs due to a knee injury that required surgery.
"Tolly" was excited to be in Philly.
“I feel great. I am really excited to be coming to Philadelphia. I have always been a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers and what they are all about,” said Tollefsen.
“They play a gritty style of hockey and that is typical of me. I’m an energy guy. I bring a lot of energy every night, and I am very dependable in my own zone, making the simple plays and sticking up for my teammates.”
Tollefsen recorded 10 points and 273 penalty minutes in parts of four NHL seasons.
Posted Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 - 5:21 PM EST
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