Capitals Sign Right Wing Joe Motzko
Published on July 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
HERSHEY - The HERSHEY BEARS announced today in conjunction with the Washington Capitals that right wing Joe Motzko has been signed to a two-year contract. The announcement was made today by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst and Washington VP/General Manager George McPhee.
Motzko, a member of the 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks, played in three games for Anaheim during the 2007 postseason, including Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Ottawa Senators. He scored 28 goals in 67 games between Syracuse (AHL) and Portland (AHL) this past season, and also skated in seven games for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, scoring one goal. Motzko, a product of St. Cloud State University, will get his name on the Stanley Cup.
In his AHL career, Motzko has scored 100 goals in 279 games, and has 11 regular season games of NHL experience. He scored his first NHL goal January 16, 2007 for Columbus against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year old Motzko is a native of Bemidji, Minnesota.
BEARS Season tickets are on sale now by calling (717) 508-BEAR, with plans starting at just $145. Great seats are still available, including the popular 12 and 22-game plans that allow you to pick your own games that fit your schedule. Group ticket information for the six guaranteed dates is available now as well by calling (717) 508-BEAR. The American Hockey League will release the 2007-08 schedule of opponents later this summer.
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