Blues Recall Right Wing Backes
January 24, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (January 24, 2007) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that right wing David Backes has been recalled from the Peoria Rivermen, the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate.
Backes, 22, made his NHL debut on Dec. 19 at Pittsburgh, registering his first career point (assist) in the Blues' 4-1 victory over the Penguins. The following game, he scored his first career goal on Dec. 21 vs. Los Angeles. Backes has played in 15 games with the Blues, registering five points (one goal, four assists) along with 12 penalty minutes.
The Minneapolis, Minnesota native has played in 27 games with the Rivermen, recording 11 points (nine goals, two assists) and 34 penalty minutes. Backes was originally drafted by the Blues as their second round selection, 62nd overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
On Friday, January 26, the Rivermen host the Iowa Stars at 7:30 p.m. The first 2,000 fans receive a Rivermen 25th anniversary puck, courtesy of CEFCU - Your Credit Union. It is a Coca-Cola Insight Date Night. Fans receive two (2) tickets, two (2) Cokes and a tub of popcorn for just $25. Dave Mackey will appear and sign autographs as part of U.S. Cellular's 25 Greatest Rivermen of All-Time; the first 2,500 fans receive a Dave Mackey player card. And Claude Scott - the Happy Trumpeter - will entertain the crowd.
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