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Columbus Recalls Brassard, Kowalski Released

January 10, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (January 10, 2008) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled center Derick Brassard. In addition, the Crunch have released goaltender Craig Kowalski from his professional try-out contract.

Brassard, 20, has appeared in 21 games for the Crunch this season, tallying 5 goals, 20 assists and 20 penalty minutes. Brassard was recently selected to represent the Crunch in the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Reebok. A native of Hull, Quebec, Brassard was drafted by Columbus in the first round, sixth overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Kowalski, 26, appeared in 4 games for the Crunch this season, going 2-1-0-0 with a 2.36 goals-against average and .906 save percentage. A native of Clinton Township, Michigan, Kowalski was signed by the Crunch to a professional try-out contract on December 15, 2007.

The Crunch's next game is Friday, January 11 as they travel to Hamilton to take on the Bulldogs. The Crunch's next home game is Sunday, January 13 vs. Albany at the War Memorial at Oncenter at 4:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch 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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