Canadiens Assign Max Pacioretty To Bulldogs

January 24, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


MONTREAL, QC - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that forward Max Pacioretty has been assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs from the Canadiens.

Pacioretty, 21, has played in 52 games with Montreal this year earning 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) and 20 penalty minutes. The native of New Canaan, Connecticut has played in 86 career NHL games registering 25 points (six goals, 19 assists) and serving 47 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound left wing played in 37 games with the 'Dogs in 2008-2009 posting 29 points (six goals, 23 assists) and serving 43 penalty minutes. Pacioretty was drafted in the 1st round, 22nd overall by Montreal in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

The Bulldogs will travel to Rockford to battle the IceHogs on Wednesday, January 27th at 8:05 p.m. EST. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.

Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games (with the exception of the February 21st game at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.



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