Hamilton Bulldogs Recall Philippe Lefebvre
January 1, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ONT - Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the Club has recalled forward Philippe Lefebvre from the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.
Lefebvre, 21, has played 28 games for the Nailers this season recording 16 points (8 goals 8 assists), 12 penalty minutes and a +5 rating. Lefebvre played 69 games for the Bulldogs last season posting 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) and 10 penalty minutes. In 256 regular season games in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2007-2011, the 5'11", 186-pound forward notched 174 points (76 goals, 98 assists), 130 penalty minutes and a +70 rating with the Drummondville Voltigeurs and the Montreal Juniors. During the 2008-2009 season, the native of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec won the QMJHL Championship with the Voltigeurs. Lefebvre was originally signed by the Montreal Canadiens on September 15th, 2009.
The Bulldogs' next game is against the Marlies in Toronto on Wednesday, January 2nd at 7:00 p.m. All 'Dogs games during the month of January will be broadcast on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820), with select games simulcast on Montreal's TSN Radio 690 (AM 690). Fans can also listen to and watch all 'Dogs games on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. Live coverage with the broadcast team of Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills (all home and away games) and Colour Commentator Al Craig (all home and select away games) will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
2012-2013 Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets, Pioneer Flex Pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a 'Dogs season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at Copps Coliseum, the option to redeem unused tickets for any regular season game, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Hamilton Bulldogs season ticket holder, or for more information on Pioneer Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX, e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. 'Dogs single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
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