Amerks swap goalies
Published on March 26, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that the team has received goalie David Shantz from the Florida Everblades of the ECHL. In a related move, goaltender Adam Berkhoel was reassigned to the Dayton Bombers (ECHL).
Shantz comes to Rochester for the first time this season. The netminder was reassigned by the Florida Panthers earlier today and will join the team for their 10:00 a.m. practice on Tuesday, March 27th at The Blue Cross Arena.
This season, the Hamilton, Ontario, native has played in 23 games with the Everblades and has a 13-7-1 record, 2.96 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. Shantz was assigned to Florida after attending the Amerks' 2006-07 training camp. The 20 year old was the Florida Panthers' second-round pick (37th overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Berkhoel heads back to Dayton after a successful stint with the Amerks. The St. Paul, Minn., native was 2-3-0 with a 3.22 goals-against average. He was assigned to Rochester by the Buffalo Sabres on February 21st. He returns to Dayton, where he posted a 2.31 goals-against average, a .911 save percentage and a 21-14-3 record in 38 games.
This week, the Amerks will remain at home for a two-game series against the Toronto Marlies. Game one will be played on Wednesday, March 28th on IKON Office Solution Night. The 7:05 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 Networks.
American Hockey League Stories from March 26, 2007
- Portland Pirates Weekly Report - Portland Pirates
- Rivals Milwaukee, Chicago Return to Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Phantoms weekly update - Adirondack Phantoms
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Playoff Battle Heats Up - Albany Devils
- Milwaukee back in contention out west - AHL
- Bulldogs host Griffins, Americans and Marlies this weekend - Hamilton Bulldogs
- First-place Moose back on track after two-game hiccup - Manitoba Moose
- San Antonio Rampage Week 25 Report - San Antonio Rampage
- Florida recalls Sprutks, Globke returns to Rochester - Rochester Americans
- Monarchs Assign Roussin To Reading - Manchester Monarchs
- Knights Road Win Streak At Eight - Abbotsford Heat
- AHL announces suspension - AHL
- Pack release Gallant from ATO - Connecticut Whale
- Jon Gleed assigned to ECHL - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - Worcester Sharks
- Amerks swap goalies - Rochester Americans
- Kvapil reassigned to Johnstown Chiefs - Springfield Falcons
- Sharks' Greiss named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Admirals Pick Up Three of Four Possible Points on Road - Norfolk Admirals
- Iowa Stars Weekly - Iowa Chops
- Grossman goes to Dallas - Iowa Chops
- Aeros Weekly Report - Houston Aeros
- Admirals First Round Calder Cup Playoffs Tickets On Sale - Norfolk Admirals
- Sound Tigers Weekly News - Bridgeport Islanders
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.
