Blues Recall Porter and Reaves from Peoria
February 28, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club recalled forwards Chris Porter and Ryan Reaves from the Blues' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen and placed forward Philip McRae on Injured Reserve. In addition, the club has acquired a third round draft choice in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft from Anaheim in exchange for forward Brad Winchester.
Porter, 26, has played in 36 games for the Rivermen this season recording nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. The 6'1, 200-pound forward has also dressed in 25 games for the Blues notching two assists. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Porter was originally drafted by Chicago in the ninth round, 282nd overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed by the Blues as a free agent on August 21, 2007.
Reaves, 24, has played in 50 games for the Rivermen this season recording 10 points (four goals, six assists) to go along with a team leading 146 penalty minutes. The 6'1, 225-pound forward has also dressed in eight games for the Blues notching two goals and serving 26 penalty minutes. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Reaves was originally drafted by the Blues in the fifth round, 156th overall, of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Winchester, 29, was signed by St. Louis as a free agent on July 16, 2008 and played three seasons with the Blues. In 2010-11, the 6'5, 230-pound forward made 57 appearances for the Blues notching 14 points (nine goals, five assists) to go along with 86 penalty minutes. Winchester also appeared in 13 games for Peoria in 2008-09, accounting for six points (four goals, two assists) and 46 penalty minutes.
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