Cory Urquhart recalled by Hamilton
Published on February 5, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Bulldogs announced today that the club has recalled forward Cory Urquhart from the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.
Urquhart, 22, has played 43 games with Cincinnati this season, collecting 40 points (22-18-40), 47 penalty minutes and an even plus/minus rating. Appearing in three-career AHL games, all with Hamilton, Urquhart has posted one point (0-1-1) and two penalty minutes. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward registered his first and only American Hockey League point, an assist, on December 10th, 2005, in the Bulldogs 7-1 win over the Houston Aeros.
A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Urquhart was drafted by Montreal in the 2nd round, 40th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
In operation since 1936, the American Hockey League is the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. Over 80 percent of NHL players are AHL graduates, and more than 350 AHL players were recalled to the NHL during the 2005-2006 season alone.
The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m. against the Chicago Wolves at Copps Coliseum. Fans can listen to the game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show at 7:10 p.m. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. Tickets for all 'Dogs home games (except home game #32) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666.
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