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Thrashers Recall Chelios

March 10, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled defenseman CHRIS CHELIOS from the Chicago Wolves.

The 48-year-old defenseman has appeared in 46 games with the Wolves this season and ranks second on the team and third in the American Hockey League with a +34 plus/minus rating. He has posted a plus or even rating in 41 of his 46 outings with the team.

The 25-year National Hockey League veteran ranks second among Wolves defensemen with 17 assists and fourth among team rearguards with 22 points.

CHELIOS leads all American-born players with 1,644 career NHL outings, and has racked up 948 points (185G, 763A) and 2,891 penalty minutes with the Montreal Canadiens (1983-90), Chicago Blackhawks (1990-99) and Detroit Red Wings (1999-2009).

The Chicago native has been awarded the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman three times (1989, 1993, 1996), and has been named to the NHL's First All-Star Team five times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002). He has participated in 11 NHL All-Star Games, and been a member of three Stanley Cup winning teams (Montreal, 1986; Detroit, 2002 and 2008), while playing in the Stanley Cup Finals on three other occasions (1989, 1992, 2009).

The Wolves return to action on Friday when they host the Toronto Marlies at the Allstate Arena at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, or tickets to Wolves home games, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com.


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