Blue Jackets Recall Goaltender Mike McKenna
March 27, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons announced Thursday that goaltender Mike McKenna has been recalled on an emergency basis by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's NHL affiliate.
McKenna, 30, has appeared in four games with Columbus this season, posting a 1-1-1 record with a 3.01 goals-against average and .904 save percentage. In 21 career NHL games between the Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils, the St. Louis, Missouri native is 5-10-2 with a 3.40 goals-against average, .891 save percentage and one shutout.
With Springfield this season, McKenna is 20-8-1 with three shutouts. His 2.30 goals-against average ranks seventh among all American Hockey League goaltenders, while his .920 save percentage ranks ninth. McKenna was named the CMM/AHL Goaltender of the Month for November of 2013.
The Falcons are back in action Friday, March 28 when they visit the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:00 p.m. The team returns to the MassMutual Center Friday, April 11 to host the Portland Pirates at 7:00 p.m.
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 reserve your seats for the 2013-14 season, 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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