B-Sens Sign Forward Max Gratchev

Published on November 25, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release


BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators announced today that they have signed forward Max Gratchev to a professional try-out contract.

Gratchev, 21, has appeared in 15 games with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL this season where he has amassed seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points.

Gratchev spent 2008-09 with the Lewiston MAINEiacs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League where he recorded 30 goals and 31 assists for 61 points in 64 games played. Gratchev also appeared in one game with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, recording two penalty minutes in the game.

The Russian born left wing was the fourth round pick of the New York Islanders (106 overall) in the 2007 National Hockey League entry draft.

Gratchev appeared in two pre-season games with the B-Sens where he recorded three goals and two assists for five points.

The Binghamton Senators will host the Adirondack Phantoms tomorrow in the traditional Binghamton Thanksgiving game. Tickets are $17.75 for side seating, $16.75 for end seating. Fans can purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or in person at the Binghamton Senators' executive office or the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office.



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