St. John’s IceCaps Re-Assign Kyle Bushee to Wheeling

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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The St. John’s IceCaps today announced they have re-assigned defenceman Kyle Bushee to the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. 

Bushee joins Wheeling after playing eight games with the IceCaps, where he recorded one goal, two assists and six penalty minutes. Bushee began the season with Wheeling, recording one assist in five games before being re-assigned to the IceCaps. In 2010-11, the native of Otsego, MI played 67 games with Wheeling where he compiled 31 points (7g, 24a) and 48 penalty minutes.

Bushee also played four AHL games last season, appearing in two games with the Portland Pirates and another two games with the Manitoba Moose. In his pro career, Bushee has played in 221 ECHL games with Wheeling, Johnstown and Cincinnati. In the ECHL, he’s collected 73 points (17g, 56a) and 146 penalty minutes. In the AHL, Bushee has three points (1g, 2a) and six penalty minutes in 12 games played. 

Kyle Bushee 
Position: Defence             

Shoots: Left 
Born:   March 27, 1985       

Place: Otsego, MI

Height: 6’1″                 

Weight: 195 
Acquired: Signed as a free agent July 20, 2011 
Draft status: Undrafted