Betts to Undergo Surgery
December 13, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
Hartford, December 13, 2004: The Hartford Wolf Pack have announced forward Blair Betts will undergo surgery to repair a dislocation of his right shoulder.
"Blair's a strong, two-way center and leader on our club. We'll miss his presence on the ice," said Wolf Pack General Manager Jim Schoenfeld. "We look forward to Blair's return after his rehabilitation." Betts will be out of the lineup indefinitely.
Betts, 24, has registered five goals and four assists for nine points, along with four penalty minutes in 16 games this season. The 6-3, 210-pound Edmonton, Alberta native sustained the injury on December 5 in Manchester. Betts was acquired by the Rangers on March 6, along with Jamie McLennan and Greg Moore, in exchange for Chris Simon and a 2004 seventh round draft choice (Matt Schneider).
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