Checkers re-sign former Rats forward Mike McKenzie

Forward Mike McKenzie, who made his professional debut with the Albany River Rats in 2009-10, has been re-signed by the Charlotte Checkers to a one-way, AHL contract. From the Checkers:

Charlotte Checkers head coach and general manager Jeff Daniels announced today the team has agreed to terms with forward Mike McKenzie on a one-way American Hockey League contract.

McKenzie, 25, netted one goal in 14 AHL games with the Checkers in 2010-11 before being sidelined in late March due to injury. He completed his first full professional season between the Checkers and Florida (ECHL), ranking second among Everblades rookies in scoring with 38 points (18g, 20a) in 55 games.

The Whitby, Ontario native was named ECHL Rookie of the Month for December, 2010, after scoring nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 14 games, including five multi-point efforts and a plus-5 rating.

McKenzie only appeared in three games for the Rats in 2009-10, registering a lone assist after completing his collegiate career with St. Lawrence University earlier in the season.

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