Panthers Acquire C Justin Bernhardt from Phoenix Coyotes

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has acquired C Justin Bernhardt from the Phoenix Coyotes, in exchange for G Marc Cheverie.
 
Bernhardt, 23, played in 47 games for the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL during the 2010-11 regular season, recording six goals and 19 assists. The 6-foot-1, 181 pound center also added two assists in five postseason contests.
 
Justin Bernhardt’s Career Statistics:
                                            --- Regular Season ---  ---- Playoffs ----
Season   Team                        Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM
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2003-04  Regina Pats                 WHL     1    0    0    0    0  --  --  --  --  --
2004-05  Regina Pats                 WHL    42    5    6   11   57  --  --  --  --  --
2005-06  Regina Pats                 WHL    61   22   23   45   75   6   2   4   6   8
2006-07  Regina Pats                 WHL    25    7   10   17   27  --  --  --  --  --
2006-07  Kelowna Rockets             WHL    40    8   12   20   45  --  --  --  --  --
2007-08  Kelowna Rockets             WHL    13    4    4    8   27  --  --  --  --  --
2007-08  Prince Albert Raiders       WHL    53   22   27   49   54  --  --  --  --  --
2008-09  Prince Albert Raiders       WHL    72   35   57   92  104  --  --  --  --  --
2009-10  San Antonio Rampage         AHL    14    1    2    3   15  --  --  --  --  --
2009-10  Las Vegas Wranglers         ECHL   29    5    6   11   50  --  --  --  --  --
2010-11  Las Vegas Wranglers         ECHL   47    6   19   25   29   5   0   2   2  14
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