Calgary Flames Acquire Defenceman Lawrence Nycholat

Published on March 3, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the acquisition of defenceman Lawrence Nycholat off NHL waivers.

"Nycholat is a similar type player to Mark Giordano," said Sutter. "We were prepared to give up a draft pick to acquire a depth defenceman."

The 6'0", 200lb rearguard has played 14 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season recording one point while averaging 9:41 of ice-time. A native of Calgary, Nycholat was acquired by the Canucks on September 2, 2008 from Ottawa. Following a four-year junior career with Swift Current, Nycholat signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Wild. Nycholat has also played with Washington and the New York Rangers.

The Quad City Flames visit Peoria on Wednesday for a 7:00 p.m. start. The game can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:35 p.m. with The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show. Fans can also watch the game for just $6.00 at ahllive.com.

On Saturday, the Quad City Flames host Faith Night vs. the Iowa Chops. Groups that would like to take advantage of the Faith Night discount should call the Flames Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825. After the game, The Furnace Midwest Band will perform. A portion of the proceeds from Saturday's ticket sales will benefit Winney's House, a domestic abuse shelter in the Quad Cities. Individual tickets are available at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

The Quad City Flames are home on Sunday, March 8th vs. Milwaukee. Face-off is at 5:05 p.m. Tickets anywhere in the arena are just $7.00 courtesy of Modern Woodmen. After the game, members of the Modern Woodmen Kids Club are invited down to the ice to skate with Flames players. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

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