Grand Rapids signs Kinley to tryout

The Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday signed defenseman Cleve Kinley to an amateur tryout.

A native of Powell River, British Columbia, Kinley recently finished his senior season as a co-captain at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, where he tallied nine points (3-6—9) in 31 games.

Kinley, 23, played four seasons as a River Hawk and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2003-04.

He will be available to make his professional debut on Wednesday when the Griffins host the Iowa Stars at 7 p.m.