Capitals Recall Giroux And Aucoin To Washington
Published on October 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have recalled center Keith Aucoin and left wing Alexandre Giroux from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Aucoin (oh-KOIN), 30, is a ninth-year pro who stands 5'9", 162 pounds. The Waltham, Mass., native was recalled to Washington on Oct. 15, and played in two games for the Caps. He has played in four games for Hershey this year and has one goal and four assists.
Last season Aucoin recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in 12 games with Washington, including five points (two goals, three assists) in the final seven games of the season. He has played in 67 career NHL games with the Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, recording seven goals and 14 assists.
Giroux (jhi-ROO), 28, was the AHL most valuable player last season after leading the league with 60 goals and 97 points for the Bears. The 6'3", 202-pound ninth-year pro played 12 games with the Capitals last season and contributed a goal and an assist.
Giroux currently stands tied for third in the AHL in scoring with 10 points (five goals, five assists) in six games. He has points in five of the six games he has played this year, including two goals and an assist in his most recent outing, Saturday night at Binghamton.
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