AHL Peoria Rivermen

Blues Sign 2009 1st Round Pick

Published on June 10, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


ST. LOUIS (June 10, 2010) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has signed defenseman David Rundblad (RUHND-blahd), who was the Blues first selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

"By signing David and adding him to the fold, we continue to keep our blueline depth strong," said Davidson. "We have been impressed with the progress he's made since we drafted him last year and are looking forward to watching his development towards the NHL."

Rundblad, 19, has spent the past three seasons with Skelleftea HC of the Swedish Elite League (SEL). In 2009-10, the Lycksele, Sweden native played in 47 games for Skelleftea posting 13 points on a goal and 12 assists to go along with 14 penalty minutes. In total, the 6-foot-2-inch, 189-pound defenseman has made 98 appearances for the Swedish side accumulating 23 points including a goal, 22 assists and 24 penalty minutes.

In addition, Rundblad represented Sweden in both the 2009 and 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships, helping the team capture the Silver Medal in 2009 and Bronze in 2010. At the 2009 Championship, he posted a goal and an assist to go along with a plus-3 rating in six games while in 2010 he increased production to a goal, four assists and a plus-9 mark in six appearances.

Rivermen Full-Season Tickets for the 2010-11 campaign are now on sale at the Rivermen office. Call (309) 676-1040 for more information or to reserve you seats for next year. Visit Rivermen.net for more information.

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