Knights Receive MacDonald From Calgary
December 16, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release
Omaha, NE - The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights announced today that the Calgary Flames, their National Hockey League affiliate, have re-assigned center Craig MacDonald to Omaha. MacDonald, the Knights' captain, is expected to join the team in time for Saturday's home game against the Iowa Stars at 7:00 p.m.
MacDonald played in 17 games for the Flames, scoring two goals and adding an assist for three points. He also had eight penalty minutes. The native of Antigonish, Nova Scotia was recalled on October 23rd and made his debut with the Flames that night against the Los Angeles Kings. He scored his first goal with the Flames on November 12 versus Colorado. He notched a powerplay goal against the Avalanche at Denver on November 21st. Prior to being recalled, MacDonald had one goal, one assist and 17 penalty minutes in seven games for the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights.
Omaha returns to the ice tonight to play the Milwaukee Admirals on the road. Game time is 7:00 p.m. The game can be heard live on 1420 AM KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com beginning at 6:45 p.m. The game can also be seen live on the web by clicking on the B2 Networks link on the Knights' web site.
Concurrent with MacDonald's return, the Knights are hosting their first annual Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday night. Fans are encouraged to bring a new Teddy Bear to the Knights' game against the Stars and toss it on the ice following the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights first goal. All of the bears will be collected and donated to Toys For Tots.
The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights are offering special ticket prices for the Teddy Bear Toss game. All tickets in the Second Balcony are just $12 (regularly $21.50). Tickets in the Third Balcony Center are only $10 (regularly $17), and tickets in the Third Balcony Ends are just $8 (regularly $13). Fans do not have to bring a Teddy Bear to take advantage of these special ticket prices. Teddy Bears will be available to purchase at the game for $5.
Tickets are available at the Civic Auditorium box office, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The box office is open through the opening face-off on game nights. Tickets may also be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone at (402) 422-1212 or at Ticketmaster.com. Group tickets for the game may be purchased through the Knights office or by calling (402) 344-4625.
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