CHL Is Movin' On Up

February 3, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release

The Central Hockey League is continuing to see increased and strengthened affiliation

agreements with the American and National Hockey Leagues paying dividends, as three

former CHL players made their NHL debuts recently.

Forward David Gove, who recorded a goal and a franchise record five assists in the Laredo

Bucks first ever home game on November 1st, 2002, joined the Carolina Hurricanes for their

contest in Montreal on January 31st, recording an assist in an 8-2 victory for the NHL's point

leaders.

Another former Buck, forward Petr Taticek, who registered seven points in four games for

Laredo last season, made the jump to the NHL on January 21st, skating with the Florida

Panthers in their 1-0 loss in Anaheim.

Center Keith Auction, who had nine points for the Memphis RiverKings last season prior to

joining the AHL's Providence Bruins, scored an assist for Carolina in his first NHL action on

January 23rd in the Hurricanes 7-3 home win over Montreal.

"We offer our sincere congratulations to these players as they reach the highest level of professional hockey, and wish them continued success," said CHL President Brad Treliving.

"We also commend the efforts of our coaches and scouts as they continue to focus on

developing young talent and creating opportunities for them to advance their careers."

Lubbock right winger Jason Beatty, signed by San Antonio on Thursday, is expected to make

his AHL debut this evening in Rochester, facing former Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs forward

Scott Sheppard, who has 12 points in 21 games since his recall on December 1st. Goaltender

Tyler Weiman, who earned both CHL Rookie of the Year and Most Outstanding Goaltender

honors as a member of the Ray Miron President's Cup Champion Colorado Eagles last season,

received his first AHL action on December 28th, making 26 saves for the Lowell Lock Monsters

in their 4-2 home win over providence.

Central Hockey League Stories from February 3, 2006

• Bats Win Again, 9th Straight in OT - Austin Ice Bats
• Rayz fall to Mudbugs 3-2 - Corpus Christi IceRays
• RiverKings stay perfect against Youngstown - Mississippi RiverKings
• Bats battle back, beat Brahmas 4-3 in OT - Fort Worth Brahmas
• Gorillas Dodge Kings Rally with 2-1 SO win - Lubbock Cotton Kings
• Bucks Swat Bees 4-1, Laredo Takes First Of Three Straight With Rival - Laredo Bucks
• Blazers Bounce Back, Beat Eagles 6-3 - Colorado Eagles
• Darryl Lloyd Earns Call-Up to the American Hockey League and the Cleveland Barons - Youngstown SteelHounds
• Hounds beaten by Memphis - Youngstown SteelHounds
• Sher-Wood CHL Player and Goaltender of the Month Announced - CHL
• CHL Is Movin' On Up - CHL
• RiverKings Make Roster Moves - Mississippi RiverKings
• Cotton Kings Game Night Preview vs. Amarillo - Lubbock Cotton Kings
• Beaudry backstops Bats to 2-1 win over Brahmas - Fort Worth Brahmas

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