Blain Reassigned to Utica
March 18, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Utica Comets News Release
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned defenseman Jeremie Blain to Utica from the Comets ECHL affiliate, the Kalamazoo Wings.
Blain, 22, has appeared in 12 games this season with the Comets and recorded two assists and two penalty minutes. He recorded six penalty minutes in six games with Utica during the 2013-14 campaign.
In Kalamazoo this season, the Blain has collected four goals and 20 assists in 38 games. Blain spent the majority of last season with the Kalamazoo Wings and recorded 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 25 games.
The 6'2", 192-pound defenseman was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (#91 overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
For a complete schedule of Utica Comets games, as well as ticketing information, visit www.uticacomets.com.
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