Brad Brown signed to AHL contract

Published on December 26, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Moline, IL- The Quad City Flames announced today that defenseman Brad Brown has been signed to an American Hockey League contract. The veteran defenseman re-joins the team for his second stint with the Flames. He appeared five AHL games earlier this season with Quad City.

Brown played 16 games this season with the ECHL's Fresno Falcons. As a Falcon, he recorded two points (both assists) and 32 penalty minutes. During his previous tenure as a Flame, Brown recorded one point (a goal) and seven penalty minutes.

Brown is a veteran with over 600 games of professional hockey experience. He has appeared in 330 National Hockey League games with Montreal, Chicago, the New York Rangers, Minnesota and Buffalo. Last season, Brown played ten games in the AHL with Hartford and 26 games with the ECHL's Florida Everblades.

The Quad City Flames return to the ice on Friday for a road game in Milwaukee. Game time is 7:00 p.m. The game can be seen on a pay-per-view basis for $6.00 at ahllive.com. The game can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:35 p.m. with the Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show.

On Saturday, the Quad City Flames return home from a five-game road trip to host the Houston Aeros. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Lower bowl tickets are $10.00 and upper bowl seats are just $5.00. This special offer is presented by Genesis. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive Quad City Flames Winter Knit Hats. Discounted concessions will also be available with $2.00 12-ounce drafts and hot dogs for $1.50.



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