AHL Peoria Rivermen

Blues recall defensemen Doug Lynch

Published on September 22, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues Senior Vice President & General Manager Larry Pleau today announced the club has recalled defensemen Doug Lynch and Dennis Wideman from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.

Lynch, 22, was assigned to Peoria on September 20. The North Vancouver, British Columbia native appeared in 74 games with the Edmonton RoadRunners of the American Hockey League last season, notching 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) along with a career-high 109 penalty minutes.

Wideman, 22, was also assigned to Peoria on September 20. The 6-0, 200-pound blueliner made his professional debut with the AHL's Worcester IceCats last season, collecting 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists) and ranking third on the team in scoring. The Kitchener, Ontario native finished tied for seventh among AHL rookies, and second among AHL rookie defensemen in points.

The Blues now have 31 players on its camp roster -- two goaltenders, 10 defensemen and 19 forwards.

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