Defenceman Howells joins from German side Helibronn Falcons of the Bundesliga. Going into only his second year as a pro, Howells is known for his speed and offence from his college years with Michigan State Spartans where he won the national championship and showed his leadership qualities wearing the Assistant Captains letter A.
| Season | Games | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | 64 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 46 |
| P | TEAM | GP | W(OT) | L(OT) | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaze | 42 | 27(2) | 12(1) | 59 |
| 2 | Giants | 43 | 25(2) | 12(4) | 58 |
| 3 | Panthers | 44 | 24(4) | 15(1) | 57 |
| 4 | Devils | 42 | 16(5) | 18(3) | 45 |
| 5 | Vipers | 42 | 16(2) | 20(4) | 40 |
| 6 | Capitals | 40 | 13(3) | 19(5) | 37 |
| 7 | Steelers | 40 | 13(3) | 21(3) | 35 |
| 8 | Stingrays | 41 | 9(3) | 26(3) | 27 |
| Points | Colin Shields | 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Colin Shields | 26 |
| Assists | Brandon Benedict | 39 |
| PIM | Sean McMorrow | 308 |