Center Bobby Hughes joins River Rats

Published on April 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release

ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats today announced that center Bobby Hughes has joined the team for the remainder of the 2006-07 season after being signed to a three-year contract by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hughes, 19, scored 40 goals and recorded 56 assists (96 points) in 59 games with Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League in 2006-07, his fourth season of Canadian major-junior hockey. The Richmond, Hill, Ont., native led the Frontenacs and ranked 10th among OHL skaters in scoring, 15th in assists, tied for 16th in goals and tied for eighth in shorthanded goals. The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder completed his four-year major-junior career with 103 goals and 150 assists (253 points) in 243 regular-season games, all with Kingston. Carolina drafted Hughes in the fourth round, 123rd overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

"Bobby posted strong offensive numbers this past season, and the time is right for him to begin his professional career," Hurricanes Vice President and Assistant General Manger Jason Karmanos said. "The experience he will gain playing with Albany for the remainder of this season should further his development heading toward next season."

The River Rats, who lead Bridgeport by one point for the fourth and final playoff spot in the East Division, begin a season-ending, three-game homestand Wednesday, April 11 against the Binghamton Senators at 7 p.m. at Times Union Center. Tickets for Wednesday's game, as well as all River Rats games, can be purchased at the Times Union Center Box Office, by phone at 1-800-30-EVENT or online at www.timesunioncenter-albany.com . For more information on River Rats tickets, please call (518) 487-2244.

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