Florida Eels Re-Sign Veteran Forward Kellen Crowther from Fort Myers Florida. Kellen is 5’7” 150 pounds. He plays Center/winger He will be a 3rd year veteran for the Eels. Last season in 44 games he had 18 goals and 14 assists with the Eels USP3 team. Premier Head Coach Frankie Scarpaci comments, Kellen is a solid special teams player – he was a very strong penalty killer and an effective power play wingman. He has good speed and acceleration and loves to drive hard to the net. He is a consummate battler and out works his opponents along the boards and in front of their net. He has a real hard work ethic. A consummate Eel

He served as USP3 Eels Assistant Captain last season. He spent ½ dozen games with the Eels Elite team last season as well. He has a strong hockey IQ. He is a tenacious fore-checker and forces many a turnovers on opposing attackers. He is equally relentless on the back-check realizing the importance of being a two-way player.

Eels GM Frank Scarpaci says Crowther is a strong character young man. Great values. Comes from one of the leading and respectable families in the greater Fort Myers area. Kellen is mature for his age. He is always willing to do what ever it needs to be done on and off the ice. That is the key reason his teammates voted him as assistant Captain last season. With several years under his belt he will bring enormous experience to the program this year. He is a team player and never looking for individual accolades. He has developed from within the Eels program for the 5 years playing midget U16, high school hockey and juniors.

Kellen is looking to play college hockey up north in 2018-19 like so many of his former teammates who played for the Eels. Hence, this year will be his time and opportunity to perfect his skills and conditioning to get prepared for his college future. We are thrilled he will be back once again and look forward to him having a strong year for us this season.