AHL Syracuse Crunch

Aaron Johnson Recalled By Columbus

Published on December 2, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (December 2, 2003) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled defenseman Aaron Johnson. The team also announced that the American Hockey League has suspended defenseman Zenith Komarniski for two games.

Johnson, 20, has appeared in 20 games with Syracuse this season, recording two goals, six assists and 25 penalty minutes. A native of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Johnson was Columbus' fourth pick, 85th overall, in the 2001 Entry Draft.

Johnson is expected to make his NHL debut tonight against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

The American Hockey League suspend Komarniski, 25, for two regular season games as a result of receiving a match penalty in the November 28 game vs. Houston. Komarniski missed Syracuse's game in Binghamton and will miss the Crunch's game on Friday, December 5 in Toronto.

The Crunch travel to Toronto on Friday, December 5 for a 7 p.m. game. Crunch action can be heard on SportsRadio 620 WHEN or by clicking on the listen live icon on the Crunch's official website at syracusecrunch.com with play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott. Toronto makes their first-ever the War Memorial at Oncenter visit on Saturday, December 6. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.

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