ECHL Florida Everblades

Bouchard called up to Albany

January 9, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades president and general manager Craig Brush along with head coach Malcolm Cameron announced today that forward Danick Bouchard has been recalled to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey.

Bouchard heads to Albany having picked up 22 points (13g, 9a) in 31 games with the Everblades this season. The 22-year-old rookie leads the team in game-winning goals with five and leads all rookies in that category. The call-up to Albany is the second for the Quebec City native having also played in one game with the River Rats last season.

After missing most of last season due to injury, Bouchard is in his first full professional season after wrapping up a five-year junior career with the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Bouchard finished his junior career with 197 points in 292 games from 2002-2007.

BEWARE OF THE BITE! Action You Can Sink Your Teeth Into! Individual tickets to all Everblades home games are on sale now! Visit the Germain Arena Box Office M-F from 10-6 to purchase tickets, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com or call 239-948-PUCK for more information on group ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.

The Everblades return to action tonight when they host the Mississippi Sea Wolves at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena.




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