Columbus Assigns Right Wing Stefan Legein

Published on April 15, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release

Syracuse, NY (April 15, 2008) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned right wing Stefan Legein to Syracuse.

Legein, 19, appeared in 30 games for Niagara (OHL) this season, registering 24 goals, 13 assists and 80 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 8 playoff games with Niagara, posting 6 goals, 9 assists and 15 penalty minutes.

A native of Oakville, Ontario, Legein was drafted by Columbus in the second round, 37th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

The Crunch's best-of-seven first round series vs. Manitoba will begin Friday, April 18 at the War Memorial at Oncenter at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the first two home games (Round 1-Game A; Round 1-Ticket B) are available by calling the Crunch's sales office at (315) 473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.

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