Blunden Loaned to Crunch from Blue Jackets
January 10, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release
Syracuse, NY (January 10, 2009) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired right wing Mike Blunden from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for right wing Adam Pineault. Blunden has been loaned to the Crunch from the Blue Jackets
Blunden, 22, has appeared in 37 games with Rockford this season, tallying three goals, seven assists and 42 penalty minutes. In parts of four seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks organization, Blunden has skated in 139 AHL games with Norfolk and Rockford, collecting 24 goals, 38 assists and 142 penalty minutes. In addition, he has appeared in 10 games with Chicago, recording 10 penalty minutes.
The 6-3, 207 lb. native of Toronto, Ontario, was drafted by Chicago in the second round, 43rd overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
The Crunch's next game is Friday, January 10 as they travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to battle the Penguins. The Crunch return home on January 16 as they take on the Albany River Rats at the War Memorial at Oncenter at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at 315-473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling Ticketmaster at 315-472-0700.
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