Dallas Adds Second Player to Rivermen Roster
Published on October 9, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (October 8, 2008) - General Manager of Hockey Operations Kevin McDonald announced today that the Dallas Stars have reassigned forward Chris Conner to the Peoria Rivermen.
Conner appeared in 22 games for the Dallas Stars in 2007-08 and 11 contests in 2006-07. In 33 NHL games, he has accumulated eight points (4g, 4a). While with Iowa, the Westland, Mich. native accounted for 76 points (32g, 44a) in 103 games. The 24-year-old winger played his college hockey at Michigan Tech before being signed by Dallas in July 2006.
The Dallas Stars are without an American Hockey League affiliate for the 2008-09 seasons. The team will be spreading its prospects to several AHL teams, including Peoria, this season. First-round pick, Ivan Vishnevskiy, was assigned on Wednesday.
The regular season opens on Friday as the Rivermen head to Iowa for a game at 7:05pm. Norm Ulrich will come out of retirement to make his return to the broadcast booth and you can hear all the action on Hippie Radio, 101.1 FM with the pre-game show beginning at 6:50pm.
On Saturday, October 11, the Rivermen face off against the Iowa Chops in their home opener; it's the back end of a home-and-home set between the clubs. It is Heritage Bank Magnet Schedule Night for the first 5,000 fans, and one lucky fan will win a Frigidaire Refrigerator, courtesy of the UFS Downtown Outlet Center, on which to put their magnet. Fans can also enjoy a pre-game tailgate event - "Smoke The Chops!" - just outside the Jefferson Street entrance of Carver Arena from 5:30-7:00 p.m. It is presented by Alwan & Sons Meat Company, Anheuser-Busch, Brewers Distributing, Coca-Cola and Centerplate.
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