Amerks Sign Greg Classen to Professional Tryout
December 12, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that the club has signed forward Greg Classen to a 25-game professional tryout (PTO).
Classen arrives in Rochester after registering two goals and five assists for seven points, along with 14 penalty minutes (PIM), in 19 games this season with the San Antonio Rampage. Classen began the 2008-09 campaign with the Providence Bruins, appearing in one contest.
A native of Aylsham, Saskatchewan, the 31-year-old veteran centerman has skated in 321 career American Hockey League contests with Milwaukee, Manitoba, Providence and San Antonio, collecting 184 points (77+107) and 318 PIM. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound forward had his best season in 2005-06, collecting a career-high 24 goals and 50 points with Milwaukee. He also captured the Calder Cup in 2003-04 with the Admirals.
The nine-year pro made his National Hockey League debut with the Nashville Predators in 2000-01 and has since appeared in 90 games, picking up seven goals and 10 assists.
Tonight, the Rochester Americans return to home ice to kickoff a three-game weekend as the Peoria Rivermen make their first and only visit of the season to The Blue Cross Arena. The 7:35 p.m. non-divisional matchup will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live.
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from December 12, 2008
- Admirals Power Past Rockford - Rockford IceHogs
- Chops Edged by Wolves in Shootout - Iowa Chops
- Chris Holt Shuts Out Americans 2-0 - Peoria Rivermen
- Helm Scores in Homecoming, Griffins Win 6-5 Over Moose - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Monarchs Get Washed Out By River Rats - Manchester Monarchs
- Moose Drop 6-5 Decision to Griffins - Manitoba Moose
- Opening Sprint Pushes Phantoms Past Falcons - Adirondack Phantoms
- Falcons Fall To Phantoms 5-2 - Springfield Falcons
- Segal's Three Points Push Admirals Past Sound Tigers - Norfolk Admirals
- Special Teams Haunt Hogs in Milwaukee - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolf Pack Beat Sharks, 4-1 - Connecticut Whale
- B-Sens Power Past the Pirates - Binghamton Senators
- Albany Thumps Manchester 7-1 - Albany River Rats
- Sound Tigers Lose to Admirals - Bridgeport Islanders
- P-Bruins Shutout Devils 3-0 - Providence Bruins
- Devils Shutout by Bruins, 3-0 - Albany Devils
- Sharks Sink 4-1 Loss in Hartford - Worcester Sharks
- Senators Win Over Pirates 2-1 - Portland Pirates
- Montreal Recalls Marc Denis and Ben Maxwell - Hamilton Bulldogs
- AHL Live Preview Night - Cleveland Monsters
- Wolves Get Goaltender Krahn From Dallas - Chicago Wolves
- Watch the Pirates at The Stadium This Weekend - Portland Pirates
- Griffins Pack Promotional Schedule for Holiday Rush - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Rampage Host 4th Annual Teddy Bear Toss - San Antonio Rampage
- Amerks Sign Greg Classen to Professional Tryout - Rochester Americans
- River Rats Bolster Blue Line With Two Call-Ups - Albany River Rats
- Coyotes Assign Porter To San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Hurricanes Return Justin Peters To Albany - Albany River Rats
- Marlies Sign Defenceman Joe Ryan to PTO - Toronto Marlies
- Curry, Minard Return To Wilkes-Barre - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Amerks Host Peoria Tonight At The Blue Cross Arena - Rochester Americans
- Free Admission To Game For Those Who Have Lost Power - Manchester Monarchs
- Rheault Gets The Call, Signs PTO With Monarchs - Manchester Monarchs
- Moose Add Pair Of Fowards - Manitoba Moose
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Pirates and Civic Center Support United Way Pantry Project - Portland Pirates
- Wolves Get Goaltender Krahn From Dallas - Chicago Wolves
- Columbus Reassigns Defenseman Trevor Hendrikx to Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Lightning Reassign RW Steve Downie to Admirals - Norfolk Admirals
- Falcons Host Phantoms Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Engel Back With P-Bruins - Providence Bruins
- Upcoming game date changed - Rockford IceHogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
