Former Monarchs Defenseman Returns to Kings Line-Up
Published on December 8, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Los Angeles Kings, parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, have activated defenseman Alec Martinez from the injured reserve list (upper body injury) and have placed defenseman Willie Mitchell on the injured reserve list, retroactive to December 1 (lower body injury), Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.
Martinez has missed the last 10 games due to the injury, which he suffered on November 12 in a game against Minnesota. In 16 games this season he has two points (both goals) and two penalty minutes. He is expected to play in tonight's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Martinez suited up for the Monarchs from 2008-11 tallying 20 goals and 39 assists in 147 games.
Mitchell suffered his injury December 1 in a game against Florida. He has played 25 games this season, recording six points (1-56), six penalty minutes and a plus-4 rating.
The Monarchs travel to the Dunkin Donuts Center to play the Providence Bruins on Friday, December 9 at 7:05 p.m. Catch all the play-by-play action of Monarchs hockey with Ken Cail on the Monarchs Radio Network WGIR 610AM, WTPL 107.7 The Pulse, WGIR.com and at www.manchestermonarchs.com.
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