Durand Joins Moose
March 18, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release
Saskatoon Blades overage forward Chris Durand has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League, the affiliate club of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks.
The announcement was made official at Monday night's Northridge Developments Awards Banquet where Durand picked up two awards in the Brian Skrudland Trophy as the team's best defensive forward and the Jackie McLeod Ambassador award, given to an overage player who demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities to his entire team.
The 6'2", 194 lbs. forward joined the Blades at the start of the 2007/08 season from the Prince George Cougars. The Saskatoon, SK native was one of five local players on the team this year. Durand finished the season as the Blades 3rd leading scorer, recording 19 goals and 27 assists for 46 points in 62 games.
Durand will leave for Manitoba early on Tuesday morning.
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from March 18, 2008
- Monsters Use 20/20 Vision to Defeat Wolves - Cleveland Monsters
- Condors sniper Derlago signs with Manitoba - Manitoba Moose
- Canadiens Sign Forward J.T. Wyman To Two-Year Contract - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Rampage Weekly - San Antonio Rampage
- Helm Heads Back To Hockeytown - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Konopka And Mirasty To Sign Autographs At DealMaker Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep In Watertown - Syracuse Crunch
- Pens Bring Eight Game Winning Streak Back Home - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Greentree Huggers - Adirondack Phantoms
- Admirals To Offer $3 Tickets March 30 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Falcons Playoff Tickets Going On Sale March 22 - Springfield Falcons
- Falcons Look To Help Raise Funds For March Of Dimes - Springfield Falcons
- Falcons Announce Wins-Day Promotion - Springfield Falcons
- Aeros Continue Busiest Week At Home - Houston Aeros
- Argh Matey...Hogs Introduce Auction Theme - Rockford IceHogs
- Eric Neilson On ESPN Radio Tonight At 6:05 pm - Peoria Rivermen
- Rivermen Pre-Game Show Moved For Friday - Peoria Rivermen
- Bishop, Murphy To Appear At Casey's On Wednesday - Peoria Rivermen
- Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey Team Honored With Outstanding Business Award - Connecticut Whale
- Durand Joins Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Lake Erie Monsters Host First Annual "Meet the Monsters Career Day" - Cleveland Monsters
- Clay Leading the Way - Syracuse Crunch
- Admirals Sign LW Andy Contois to PTO - Norfolk Admirals
- Moose sign pair to PTO's and sign Durand to ATO - Manitoba Moose
- Torquato Joins Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Falcons Sign Cody Wild to ATO Contract - Springfield Falcons
- Marlies Reassign Reid Cashman to Columbia - Toronto Marlies
- Dan LaCosta Recalled by Columbus - Syracuse Crunch
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Manitoba Moose Stories
- Claude Noel Named Head Coach of Winnipeg NHL Team
- TNSE Launches "Drive to 13,000" to Secure NHL Franchise in Winnipeg
- Canucks Recall Chris Tanev, Eddie Lack, Sergei Shirokov, Aaron Volpatti and Alex Bolduc
- Moose Eliminated by Bulldogs in Triple Overtime
- Moose Won't Back Down
