AHL Chicago Wolves

Atlanta Calls For Coburn

Published on November 15, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled defenseman BRAYDON COBURN from the Chicago Wolves.

COBURN, Atlanta's first pick, eighth overall, in the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft, leads Wolves defensemen with six assists and seven points in nine games this season. The 21-year-old blueliner holds fourth on the squad with 27 penalty minutes.

Last year, the Calgary, Alberta, native made his National Hockey League debut with the Thrashers, notching one assist and four penalty minutes in nine outings to before being assigned to Chicago.

COBURN ranked third among Wolves defensemen with 20 assists and 26 points in 73 tilts last season during his rookie year. He was named to the American Hockey League's 2006 Canadian All-Star Team.

He made his professional debut during the 2005 Calder Cup playoffs when he skated in all 18 of Chicago's games during the team's run to the Finals, accruing one assist and 36 penalty minutes in those contests.




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