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Constant recalled to Hartford, Pikkarainen reassigned to Checkers

March 7, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers announced that the Hartford Wolf Pack, of the American Hockey League, has recalled defenseman Ryan Constant and the New York Rangers have reassigned Hannu Pikkarainen to the Checkers.

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 Checkers are back at home Thursday and Sunday. Don't miss Salute to Heroes Night on Sunday as the Charlotte Fire Department will take on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department following the Checkers game. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a team poster courtesy of the North Carolina Zoo, K104.7 FM and Colonial Properties Trust. To purchase tickets for this week's games call 704-342-4-ICE or purchase and print your tickets at www.CharlotteBobcatsArena.com.

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