AHL Peoria Rivermen

Blues Assign Veteran Rivers to Peoria

Published on February 1, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Peoria, IL (February 1, 2007) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that defenseman Jamie Rivers has been assigned to the Peoria Rivermen, the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate.

Rivers, 31, has played in 31 games with the Blues this season, registering four points (one goal, three assists) along with 36 penalty minutes.

The Ottawa, Ontario native has appeared in 454 career NHL games, with St. Louis, New York Islanders, Ottawa, Boston, Florida, Detroit and Phoenix, registering 66 points (17 goals, 49 assists).

The 6-0, 190-pound defenseman was originally St. Louis' third round selection, 63rd overall, in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.

On Saturday, February 3, the Rivermen travel to Grand Rapids, Mich., to face off against the Griffins. Game time is 6:00 p.m. CT at Van Andel Arena.




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