ABBOTSFORD, BC -- The Abbotsford Heat announced today that they have assigned seven players to the Alaska Aces, the Heat’s developmental affiliate in the East Coast Hockey League, and one to the Bakersfield Condors (ECHL).

To Alaska Aces (ECHL):

Andy Taranto (F)

Jordan Kremyr (F)

Peter Sivak (F)

James Martin (D)

Zach Davies (D)

Kane Lafranchise (D)

Laurent Brossoit (G)

To Bakersfield Condors (ECHL):

Art Bidlevskii (D)

The Heat continues preparations for the season opening weekend on October 4th and 5th in Cleveland against the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL affiliate to the Colorado Avalanche). The Heat home opener weekend is October 11th and 12th against the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:00PM, featuring an autograph session with NHL legend Guy Lafleur. The 2013 Heat Home Opener is presented by Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods, and if you purchase a group of 10 or more tickets before October 7th, you will be entered to win a Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 10 people during the October 11th Heat game. To purchase tickets call 1-877-452-HEAT or visit www.AbbotsfordHeat.com.