AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Christensen loaned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Published on March 6, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Pittsburgh Penguins have returned Erik Christensen to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on loan, it was announce Monday by General Manager Craig Patrick.

Christensen, 22, has recorded 13 points (6+7) in 33 games with Pittsburgh this season. The Edmonton native was the NHL Penguins' third round choice (69th overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft.

The 6-1, 195 pound center has also recorded 37 points (19+18) in 29 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He ranks first on the team in goals, second in points, tied for fourth in assists and tied for sixth in plus-minus (plus-11).

Christensen has appeared in 106 games during the past two seasons with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 64 points (33+31).

The Penguins play host to the Syracuse Crunch at 7:05pm this Wednesday night. Good seats for that game, as well as all upcoming Penguins home games, are available at the Wachovia Arena box office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 570-208-7367.

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