Admirals Recall Defenseman Mitch Maunu from Toledo
November 24, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals have recalled defenseman Mitch Maunu from their ECHL Affiliate the Toledo Storm, Admirals General Manager Al MacIsaac announced today.
Maunu, 20, is a 6'1", 214 lb. defenseman from Thunder Bay, Ontario in his first professional season. He appeared in three games for the Admirals in late October/early November going scoreless with two penalty minutes.
Maunu has appeared in ten games with the Storm this season, recording two assists and 22 penalty minutes. He registered his first pro point on November 11 at Johnstown with an assist.
Maunu was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He signed an AHL Standard Player's Contract with the Admirals last August.
Tonight the Admirals are in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to take on their East Division rivals, the Penguins, at 7:05. Even though the team is on the road, you can still watch the game with family and friends in downtown Norfolk with the third Admirals' B2 Night at Baxter's. Baxter's Sports Lounge is located at 500 Granby Street in Norfolk - just behind Norfolk Scope Arena. For more information, visit norfolkadmirals.com.
The Admirals return to Norfolk to face another East Division rival, the Philadelphia Phantoms, at Scope tomorrow night at 7:15.
Individual game tickets for all Admirals regular season games range from $11-$16 and are on sale at all TicketMaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 or at ticketmaster.com. Season tickets, 20-game plans, ten-packs and group tickets remain on sale through the Admirals' office and through the Admirals' website. For more information, contact the Admirals at (757) 640-1212 or visit them online at norfolkadmirals.com.
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