Calgary Flames Acquire Fourth Round Draft Pick

Published on March 4, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the acquisition of the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4th round draft choice in 2009 in exchange for goaltender Kevin Lalande.

The 6'0, 175lb netminder has appeared in six games this season with the Quad City Flames (AHL) going 4-1-1. Lalande was originally drafted by the Flames in the 5th round (128 overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

In other transaction news, the Quad City Flames have signed Bloomington PrairieThunder goaltender Ryan Ludzik to a Professional Try-Out Agreement. He will join the team tonight in Peoria.

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 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 WINNIE'S Place, a women's 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 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. Popcorn will be on sale for just $1.50. Hot dogs will also be available for $1.50. 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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