Canadiens recall Lapierre

Published on April 10, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that the team has recalled forward Maxim Lapierre from the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Lapierre, a 21-year-old rookie, has played 73 games for the Bulldogs this season, collecting 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) and 214 penalty minutes. The native of St. Leonard, Quebec was recalled by the Canadiens on November 14, and made his NHL debut on November 15 against the Florida Panthers. He was assigned to Hamilton on November 19.

Lapierre was selected by Montreal in the second round, 61st overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

The Bulldogs next game will take place on Wednesday, April 12 when they host the Cleveland Barons at Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), any Ticketmaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca, or at select Sports Obsession locations.



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