Chaput Recalled By Blue Jackets
Published on April 8, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons announced on Monday that forward Michael Chaput has been recalled on an emergency basis by their NHL affiliate, the Columbus Blue Jackets.
This marks the first-career NHL recall for Chaput, a rookie who celebrates his 21st birthday on Tuesday. Chaput leads Springfield first-year skaters in 2012-13 with 28 points (11g-17a) in 67 games. He contributed a goal and an assist in the Falcons' 7-1 victory in Worcester on Saturday. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Chaput paced all AHL rookies in January with 12 points (4g-8a).
The Falcons clinched a spot in the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs and won the F.G. (Teddy) Oke Trophy as the Northeast Division champions this past weekend. Springfield heads to Adirondack on Friday before returning home for its final two home games of the regular season this Saturday and Sunday, hosting Providence and Connecticut at the MassMutual Center in an event-filled Fan Appreciation Weekend. For full details about Fan Appreciation Weekend, click here.
Springfield's postseason schedule will be announced on FalconsAHL.com when available. The AHL's regular season ends on Sunday, Apr. 21. For more information on Falcons playoff ticket information, click here.
Single-game tickets to see the Falcons in 2012-2013 can be purchased at the MassMutual Center Box Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. through game time on Saturday home dates, and starting four hours prior to Sunday home contests. Fans can also purchase tickets by logging onto Ticketmaster.com. For information about discounted group packages to Falcons home games, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625).
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