AHL Syracuse Crunch

Anaheim Recalls Right Wing Kyle Palmieri

Published on November 3, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (November 3, 2010) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Anaheim Ducks have recalled right wing Kyle Palmieri.

Palmieri, 19, has appeared in nine games for the Crunch this season and is tied for the team lead in scoring with nine points (7g, 2a). His seven goals are tied for the AHL league lead and nine points are tied for second among all AHL rookies. The 19-year old first-year pro was recently named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week after tallying six points (5g, 1a) in three games last week, including recording his first career hat trick on October 27 at Hamilton.

A native of Smithtown, New York, Palmieri appeared in 33 games during his freshman season at the University of Notre Dame (CCHA) in 2009-10, recording 17 points (9g, 8a). In addition, Palmieri won a gold medal with the United States at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships. He was selected by Anaheim in the first round, 26th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

The Crunch hit the road this week with games in Springfield on Friday, November 5 and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, November 6. Syracuse's next home game is on Saturday, November 13 when they battle Hershey at 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Season tickets for the 2010-11 season are now on sale and can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473- 4444, or by stopping by the Crunch office in the War Memorial at Oncenter, located at 800 South State Street in downtown Syracuse.




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