Buffalo Sabres Sign Defenseman Drew Schiestel to One-Year Deal
July 25, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has signed defenseman Drew Schiestel to a one-year, two-way contract.
Schiestel (6'1", 197 lbs., 4/9/89) was selected by the Sabres with the 59th overall pick in the second round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Through three seasons in the AHL, Schiestel has appeared in 156 professional games, tallying 52 points (8+44) and 71 PIM.
Last season, the Hamilton, Ontario native notched 17 points (2+15) in 59 combined American Hockey League appearances between the Rochester Americans and Texas Stars.
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