B-Sens Recall Goaltender Mitch O'Keefe from Elmira
Published on March 4, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators recalled today goaltender Mitch O'Keefe from the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. The roster move came following the announcement that goaltender Martin Gerber had been claimed off waivers by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
O'Keefe, 24, has a 16-11-2 record, a 3.09 goals-against-average, a .891 save percentage and two shutouts in 30 games with Elmira this season. He posted a season-high 40 saves in the Jackals 5-3 win over Gwinnett on Dec. 16.
A native of Almonte, Ontario, O'Keefe appeared in one game with Binghamton this season, stopping five shots in nine minutes of relief work. In two AHL games with Iowa in 2007-08, he posted one loss and a 2.35 goals-against-average.
The B-Sens (32-21-5-3, 72 pts.) continue their march to the Calder Cup playoffs tonight when they head south down I-81 to take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (37-19-2-2, 78 pts.) at 7:05 p.m. at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. Tune into 680 WINR-AM or 1430 WENE-AM 30 minutes before game time for Countdown to Faceoff with Grady Whittenburg, Voice of the B-Sens. Fans can also tune in to B-Sens' games via webcast or streaming video cast at www.ahllive.com
2009-10 season tickets and 2009 Calder Cup playoff packages are on sale. Contact the Binghamton Senators' executive office at (607) 722-SENS for more information on these ticket packages.
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