Marksmen sign forward Justin Michaelian to PTO 

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, are pleased to announce the signing of forward Justin Michaelian to a professional tryout. 

Michaelian, 26, played five seasons of NCAA Division-I hockey with Ferris State and Maine, putting up 53 (23G+30A) points in 119 games. He skated in 13 ECHL games with the Iowa Heartlanders in 2022-23 and recorded 3 assists. 

“Justin has the DNA we are looking for in a Marksmen,” said Head Coach Ryan Cruthers. “He was a captain at the NCAA Division-I level and has valuable ECHL experience. He’ll provide an offensive jolt to our lineup and plays an honest game in all 3 zones.” 

Michaelian is the twin brother of current Marksmen defenseman Brendon. The two most recently played together on the 2021-22 Ferris State Bulldogs. 

Single-game tickets are on sale for Decades Night, Friday, December 22 at 6p.m. at the Crown Coliseum, and all 2023-24 Marksmen home games.  

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