AHL Peoria Rivermen

Blues Recall Wagner

January 28, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has recalled defenseman Steve Wagner from the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.

With Peoria this season, Wagner has four goals and nine points in 16 games. All nine of those points came in an 11-game stretch from December 26 through January 23, including a stretch with points in five straight games from December 26 through January 13.

Wagner, 23, has skated in 23 games for the Blues this season, recording eight points (two goals, six assists) along with eight penalty minutes.

The Grand Rapids, Minnesota native made his NHL debut on Oct. 4 at Phoenix and scored his first career NHL goal on Oct. 20 against Minnesota.

He was signed by the Blues as un-drafted free agent on March 20, 2007.

Peoria returns to action this Thursday, January 31 against the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7 pm to kick off three straight games at home this weekend. Tickets for all remaining Rivermen home games are on sale through the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all TicketMaster locations, and on line at www.TicketMaster.com.




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