Canadiens Acquire Bryan Allen from Ducks in Exchange for Rene Bourque
November 20, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
MONTREAL, QUE. - Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have acquired defenceman Bryan Allen from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Rene Bourque.
Bourque had split this season to date between the Canadiens and Bulldogs. In 13 games with Montreal, the 6-2, 214-pound forward recorded two assists and six penalty minutes. In four games with Hamilton, he recorded four points (two goals, two assists) and four penalty minutes. In 573 career National Hockey League regular season games with the Canadiens, Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks, the Lac La Biche, Alta. native has recorded 278 points (142 goals, 136 assists) and 474 penalty minutes. In 83 career American Hockey League regular season games with the Bulldogs and Norfolk Admirals, the 32-year-old has recorded 64 points (35 goals, 29 assists) and 109 penalty minutes.
Allen has split this season between the Ducks and their AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals. In six games with Anaheim, the 6-5, 223-pound defenceman recorded one assist and four penalty minutes. In two games with Norfolk, the Kingston, Ont. native recorded no points or penalty minutes. In 716 career NHL regular season games with the Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks, the 34-year-old has recorded 135 points (29 goals, 106 assists) and 837 penalty minutes.
Also today, the Bulldogs assigned defenceman Bobby Shea to the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers. In two games with Hamilton this season, the 5-11, 195-pound defenceman has recorded 14 penalty minutes. In 31 career AHL regular season games with the Bulldogs and Rockford IceHogs, the Harrison Township, Mich. native has recorded seven points (three goals, four assists) and 98 penalty minutes.
The 'Dogs will be back in action on Friday, Nov. 21 when they'll host the Toronto Marlies at FirstOntario Centre at 7:30 p.m.
Hamilton Bulldogs 2014-15 season tickets, flex tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now. For more information, call 1-866-DOGS-TIX or visit hamiltonbulldogs.com.
Listen to all Bulldogs regular season and post-season games live on Hamilton's AM 900 CHML, on www.900chml.com or watch live on www.ahllive.com. Catch every Friday night home game live in high definition on Cable 14.
American Hockey League Stories from November 20, 2014
- Wagner Reassigned to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Admirals Announce Pair of Roster Moves - Norfolk Admirals
- Free What? Free Prostate Exams Part of Movember Weekend - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Canadiens Acquire Bryan Allen from Ducks in Exchange for Rene Bourque - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Canucks Acquire Centre Will Acton from Edmonton in Exchange for Kellan Lain - Utica Comets
- Springfield Falcons Release Defenseman Steve McCarthy from PTO - Springfield Falcons
- Iowa Assigns Curry to Quad City, Walters to Alaska - Iowa Wild
- Red Wings and Griffins Make Roster Moves - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Texas Stars Call up Karlsson from Idaho - Texas Stars
- Another Busy Weekend at Home on Tap for IceHogs - Rockford IceHogs
- Monarchs Reassign Arseneau to Ontario - Manchester Monarchs
- Carruth Reassigned to Rockford from Indy - Rockford IceHogs
- Amerks Recall Justin Kea from Elmira - Rochester Americans
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
