The Charlotte Checkers announced today the club has signed goaltender Vinnie Purpura to a one-year, one-way AHL contract with the Checkers. In addition, goaltender Michael Simpson has been released from his AHL SPC (Standard Player's Contract).
Purpura, 27, has appeared in nine games in the ECHL this season with the Reading Royals and Savannah Ghost Pirates, posting a 7-2 record with a goals-against average of 1.60 and a save percentage of .948. At this time, Purpura will remain in Savannah.
The Ghost Pirates acquired Purpura from the Royals via trade on December 13. In three ECHL seasons, the Lemont, IL, native has logged a 35-12-8-3 record with a goals-against average of 2.54 and a save percentage of .919.
Before turning pro, Purpura spent five seasons in the NCAA, playing collegiately at Boston University and Long Island University.
