Blue Jackets Acquire Carter Camper in Exchange for Blake Parlett
February 7, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons announced Friday that the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's NHL affiliate, have acquired forward Carter Camper from the Boston Bruins in exchange for defenseman Blake Parlett. In addition, the Falcons traded defenseman Joe Lavin to the Providence Bruins for future considerations.
Camper, 25, has totaled 128 points (37 goals, 91 assists) in 170 career AHL games, all with the Providence Bruins. In 41 games this season, the Rocky River, Ohio native has amassed 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists), 16 penalty minutes and a -2 rating.
Before beginning his professional career, Camper played four seasons at Miami University of Ohio from 2007-2011. The 5-foot-9, 173-pound forward totaled 183 points (69 goals, 114 assists) in 156 games, including 57 points (19 goals, 38 assists) in 39 games during his senior season.
Parlett, 24, has recorded 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 37 games with Springfield this season. In 192 career AHL games, the Bracebridge, Ontario native 76 points (18 goals, 58 assists) with the Falcons and Connecticut Whale.
Lavin, 24, has not appeared in a regular season game with the Falcons this season. In 24 games with the ECHL's Evansville IceMen, the Shrewsbury, Massachusetts native has totaled 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 20 penalty minutes and a +1 rating. Lavin spent the previous two seasons with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, totaling 27 points (four goals, 23 assists) in 112 games.
The Falcons are back in action at the MassMutual Center Friday, February 7, hosting the Syracuse Crunch at 7:00 p.m. New England linebacker Jerod Mayo will be in attendance to sign autographs for fans on the concourse.
Fans are invited to the MassMutual Center in 2013-14 to watch the reigning Northeast Division-champion Falcons compete in their 20th anniversary season. Adult season-ticket packages start as low as $13 per game. To purchase tickets or to get more information, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Support the Falcons throughout the 2013-14 season by wearing red, white and blue at all the home games.
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