Checkers Assign Rask to Calgary
November 13, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Charlotte Checkers head coach and general manager Jeff Daniels announced today the team has assigned rookie forward Victor Rask to the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen.
Rask, 19, recorded five points (1g, 4a) in 10 games with the Checkers and had a plus-7 rating. The native of Leksand, Sweden enjoyed a four-game point streak from Oct. 19 - Oct. 28 and scored his first professional goal Oct. 19 at Milwaukee.
Rask was chosen in the second round (42nd overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on Oct. 20, 2011.
The Checkers will embark on a four-game road trip beginning Friday in San Antonio and will return to Charlotte Saturday, Nov. 24 to host the Oklahoma City Barons. The inaugural Checkers 5K Run & Walk will take place the morning of Nov. 24 in Uptown Charlotte. Visit www.gocheckers.com or call 704-342-4423 for more information.
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