Andrew Johnston Joins Phantoms
December 19, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
The Adirondack Phantoms have announced that rookie center Andrew Johnston has been reassigned to the team according to general manager Paul Holmgren.
The 21 year old from Saskatoon, SK began the season with the Phantoms playing in 10 games and scoring one goal. He was reassigned to Trenton (ECHL) on November 19 where he played in two games with one goal scored. His most recent game action was November 24 before an injury kept him out of action for the past few weeks.
Johnston was signed by the Flyers as a free agent from the Humbolt Broncos (SJHL) where he had 29 goals and 81 points in just 58 games in the regular season followed by a 10 goal outburst in the post-season leading the team to the Anavet Cup Championship pitting the champions of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League against the top team from the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, December 19 (7:00) - St. John's IceCaps at Adirondack Phantoms. Pucks and Paws. Bring your dog to the game! Also $1 hot dogs.
Friday, December 21 (7:30) - Adirondack Phantoms at Syracuse Crunch
Saturday, December 22 (7:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Bridgeport Sound Tigers
December 23-26 - Holiday Break for the Team
Friday, December 28 (7:00) - Providence Bruins at Adirondack Phantoms. Only Glens Falls appearance for the "Baby Bruins." $2 Draft Beer Specials.
Saturday, December 29 (7:00) - Adirondack Phantoms at Portland Pirates (at Lewiston, Maine).
Monday, December 31 (3:00) - Bridgeport Sound Tigers at Adirondack Phantoms. Traditional New Year's Eve Game in Glens Falls. Specialty Orange Tuxedo Jerseys. Post-Game Jersey Auction with the players live after the game.
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