Letang reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Published on May 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Kris Letang from the Val d'Or Frontenacs to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' third round choice (62nd overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft completed his junior season with Val d'Or of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Wednesday night, finishing first among defenseman and second overall with 31 points (12+19) in 19 games. Val d'Or lost in the QMJHL finals to the Lewiston MAINEiacs, four games to none.
A native of Montreal, Letang began the 2006-07 season with Pittsburgh, recording two goals and four penalty minutes in seven games, before being returned to his junior club.
Despite appearing in only 40 regular season games with Val d'Or, Letang finished fourth on the team with 52 points (14+38). He also captained Team Canada to a third consecutive gold medal at the 2007 World Junior Hockey Championships, recording six points (0+6) and a plus-4 rating in six games.
In three seasons with Val d'Or, the 5-11, 190 pound defenseman totaled 152 points (52+100) in 170 regular season games. He is expected to be available for the Game Five of the East Division Finals on Friday, when the Penguins take on the Hershey Bears at the Giant Center.
Tickets for Game Six, which would be held at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, May 11 at 7:05pm (if necessary) are on sale now. Individual tickets can be purchased at the Wachovia Arena box office, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 570-693-4100.
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