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P.K. Subban Named To 2009-2010 AHL All-Rookie Team

March 31, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League announced today that Hamilton Bulldogs defenceman P.K. Subban has been named to the 2009-2010 AHL All-Rookie Team. The team consists of one goaltender, two defencemen and three forwards and was voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the 29 member cities.

Subban, 20, leads all Bulldogs defencemen in points with 52 (18 goals, 34 assists) and leads all AHL rookie defenceman in both goals (18) and points (52). The native of Toronto, Ontario ranks first among all league rookies with 11 power-play goals and is tied for first in the AHL with a plus-43 rating. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound blueliner participated in the 2010 AHL All-Star Classic and played in his first two NHL games with the Montreal Canadiens this season on February 12th and 13th recording an assist in each game. Montreal's 2nd round, 43rd overall selection in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft has also set new franchise records for goals (18), power-play goals (11), and points (52) by a Bulldogs defenceman in a single season.

Subban is the Bulldogs' fifth player and fourth defenceman named to the AHL All-Rookie Team in the franchise's 14 year history. Defenceman Craig Millar was named to the team in the 1996-1997 season, defenceman Mike Komisarek in the 2002-2003 season, defenceman Yannick Weber in the 2008-2009 season and goaltender Jaroslav Halak in the 2006-2007 season.

The 2009-2010 AHL All-Rookie Team also includes Worcester Sharks goaltender Alex Stalock, Hershey Bears defenceman John Carlson, Worcester Sharks forward Logan Couture, Peoria Rivermen forward Lars Eller, and Portland Pirates forward Tyler Ennis.

Each All-Rookie Team member will receive a custom designed crystal award in recognition of his selection to the 2009-2010 AHL All-Rookie Team.

The Bulldogs return to Copps Coliseum to try and earn their franchise record 50th win of the season when they host their archrival the Toronto Marlies in the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, April 1st at 7:30 p.m. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.

Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.

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