Canadiens Recall Aaron Palushaj from Bulldogs

Published on October 25, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


MONTREAL (October 25, 2011) - The Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today that forward Aaron Palushaj has been recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Palushaj, 22, had played in four games for Montreal since being recalled from Hamilton on October 10th. The 5-foot-11, 187-pound forward was pointless with 2 shots, an even plus / minus rating and 5:47 average time on ice with the Canadiens this season. In one game with the Bulldogs, Palushaj recorded two assists, three shots and a +1 rating. Palushaj competed in 68 games with the 'Dogs in 2010-2011, posting 57 points (22 goals, 35 assists). The native of Livonia, Michigan also played in three games with the Habs in 2010-2011, going pointless.

The Canadiens will battle the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:30 P.M. at the Bell Centre. The Bulldogs face the Rochester Americans on Thursday, October 27th at 7:30 P.M. at Copps Coliseum. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM. Fans can also listen to or watch all Hamilton Bulldogs at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 76 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

Single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season (with exception of the January 21st outdoor game) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 1-855-872-5000. Hamilton Bulldogs 2011-2012 season tickets and flex ticket packages are on sale! For more information, call 905-529-8500 or e-mail seasontix@hamiltonbulldogs.com.



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