Canadiens Recall Beaulieu from Bulldogs

Published on April 3, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have recalled defenceman Nathan Beaulieu from the Bulldogs.

Beaulieu has split this season between Hamilton and Montreal. In 54 games with Hamilton, the 6'2", 194-pound defenceman has recorded 25 points (six goals, 19 assists) and 33 penalty minutes. In 16 games with Montreal, the Strathroy, Ontario native has recorded two assists and eight penalty minutes.

In 121 career American Hockey League regular season games with the Bulldogs, the 21-year-old has recorded 56 points (13 goals, 43 assists) and 96 penalty minutes. In 22 career National Hockey League games with the Canadiens, he has recorded four assists and eight penalty minutes.

Beaulieu was selected by the Canadiens in the first round (17th overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Hamilton's next game is scheduled for Friday, April 4th, when the 'Dogs will visit the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings) at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan at 7:00 p.m. The Bulldogs return to FirstOntario Centre on Saturday, April 12th when they will host the Rochester Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) at 7:00 p.m.

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