Mike Vernace Reassigned To Hamilton Bulldogs By Atlanta Thrashers
March 10, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Hamilton, ON - The Atlanta Thrashers announced today that defenceman Mike Vernace has been reassigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs from the Chicago Wolves. The Montreal Canadiens also announced today that forward Greg Stewart has been reassigned from the Bulldogs to the Wolves.
Vernace, 23, has played in 47 games with Chicago this season registering 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) and serving 29 penalty minutes. The native of Toronto, Ontario has played a total of 221 AHL games with the Wolves, the Lake Erie Monsters and the Albany River Rats recording a total of 70 points (nine goals, 61 assists) and 175 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound defender has also played in 12 NHL games with the Colorado Avalanche in 2008-2009 but was held pointless while earning eight penalty minutes. Vernace was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 7th round, 201st overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Stewart, 23, has earned 10 points (five goals, five assists) and 90 penalty minutes in 45 games with the Bulldogs this season. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound left wing has also played in five games with the Canadiens in 2009-2010 but was held pointless while serving 11 penalty minutes. The native of Kitchener, Ontario has played a total of 165 games with the 'Dogs earning 44 points (22 goals, 22 assists) and 397 penalty minutes. Stewart was drafted in the 8th round, 246th overall by Montreal in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Clear day rosters for all AHL teams will be released tomorrow.
The Bulldogs will look to extend their nine-game winning streak when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12th at Copps Coliseum. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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