Constant recalled from Charlotte
Published on March 7, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
Hartford, March 7, 2007: Hartford Wolf Pack general manager/head coach Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the team has recalled defenseman Ryan Constant to the Wolf Pack from Charlotte of the ECHL. Additionally, the parent New York Rangers have reassigned defenseman Hannu Pikkarainen to Charlotte of the ECHL from the Wolf Pack.
In 52 games with Charlotte this season, Constant has registered two goals and 17 assists for 19 points and 68 penalty minutes. The defenseman has played in four games with the Wolf Pack this season, with no points or penalty minutes. Constant spent last season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, where he played with the OCN (Opaskwayak Cree Nation) Blizzard. In 57 games of action, the 21-year-old, 5-11, 200-pound blueliner scored 13 goals and posted 45 assists for 58 points, while totaling 253 penalty minutes.
Pikkarainen, 23, has played in three games with the Checkers this season, registering two assists and a +3 rating.
The Wolf Pack finish off a stretch of four straight road games with visits to Manchester tonight (7:05 faceoff) and Worcester Friday (7:05). The club then returns home for a battle with the Lowell Devils Saturday night (7:00) at the Hartford Civic Center, on Scout Night. The Wolf Pack will also be in home-ice action Sunday, hosting the Springfield Falcons in a DATTCO I-91 Challenge game at 4:00.
Individual tickets for Wolf Pack games are on sale now at the Hartford Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may also be charged by phone at (860) 525-4500, (203) 744-8100, (203) 624-0033 or (413) 733-2500 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Season tickets, five, 10 and 20 game packages and group tickets are also available. Contact 860-548-2000 for more details.
American Hockey League Stories from March 7, 2007
- Devils Sink River Rats with Big Third Period, 4-3 - Albany Devils
- Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Fall To Stars, 3-0 - Abbotsford Heat
- Quick strikes lead Chicago - Houston Aeros
- Admirals Slide Past Penguins with Comeback - Norfolk Admirals
- Monarchs Fend Off Wolf Pack - Manchester Monarchs
- Rampage team up with Radio Disney for Kid's Night - San Antonio Rampage
- The Moose to unveil Amerks' Irish jersey - Rochester Americans
- Iowa signs forward to PTO - Iowa Chops
- Marlies to host "Get To The Rink In Pink" Night - Toronto Marlies
- Howard and Hussey Return from Wings - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Griffins to go on Moose hunt during music-filled weekend - Grand Rapids Griffins
- 'Dogs to host Sean Corner Benefit Night March 30 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- March of Dimes and Worcester Sharks unite - Worcester Sharks
- "Tip-A-Griffin" Returns March 12 at Gilmore Collection Restaurants - Grand Rapids Griffins
- March to the Calder Cup Playoffs on Comcast Local - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Wolves bring luck of Irish to ice - Chicago Wolves
- Wolf Pack's "Tip-A-Player" Raises $70,000 - Connecticut Whale
- Syracuse Crunch and Ale 'N' Angus Pub Present 'The Great Arena Entertainment Battle of the Season' - Syracuse Crunch
- Monarchs Recall Schmidt - Manchester Monarchs
- Penguins sign Jason Deitsch to PTO - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Falcons sponsor Western Massachusetts High School Ice Hockey Final Saturday - Springfield Falcons
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Constant recalled from Charlotte - Connecticut Whale
- David Bolland Returns to Admirals - Norfolk Admirals
- Aeros Gameday - Houston Aeros
- Iowa's speedy forward rejoins Dallas - Iowa Chops
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
