Blue Jackets Acquire Paul Thompson, Trade Spencer Machacek
Published on February 6, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons announced Thursday that the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's NHL affiliate, have acquired forward Paul Thompson from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Spencer Machacek. Thompson has been loaned to the Falcons.
Thompson, 25, has totaled 64 points (35 goals, 29 assists) in 170 career AHL games, all with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In 39 games this season, the Derry, New Hampshire native has amassed seven points (four goals, three assists), 50 penalty minutes and a -8 rating.
Before beginning his professional career, Thompson played four season at the University of New Hampshire from 2007-2011. He was named Hockey East's Player of the Year in 2010-11, leading the conference in scoring with 52 points (28 goals, 24 assists) in 39 games.
Machacek, 25, has recorded 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 34 games with the Falcons this season. In 393 career AHL games, the Lethbridge, Alberta native has totaled 258 points (107 goals, 151 assists). In 25 career NHL games with the Winnipeg Jets and Atlanta Thrashers, he has notched nine points (two goals, seven assists). Machacek was acquired by Columbus via a trade with Winnipeg March 10, 2013 in exchange for forward Thomas Kubalik.
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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