AHL Syracuse Crunch

Columbus Recalls McDonell and Johnson

Published on February 10, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (February 10, 2004) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled right wing Kent McDonell and defenseman Aaron Johnson.

McDonell, 24 has appeared in 25 games with Syracuse this season, recording 10 goals, 18 assists and 29 assists. In 24 games with Columbus this season, McDonell has tallied 1 goal, 1 assist and 34 penalty minutes. A native of Williamstown, Ontario, McDonell was acquired by Columbus in an August 16, 2000 trade with Detroit for a sixth round draft choice in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Johnson, 20, has appeared in 41 games with Syracuse, recording 5 goals, 14 assists and 65 penalty minutes. Johnson made his NHL debut on December 2 against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. In five games with Columbus, Johnson has recorded one assist and two penalty minutes. A native of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Johnson was Columbus' fourth pick, 85th overall, in the 2001 Entry Draft.

Syracuse travels to Binghamton on Wednesday, February 11 for a 7:05 p.m. start. The Crunch hosts Binghamton on Friday, February 13 for a 7:30 p.m. start. Tickets are available 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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