AHL Peoria Rivermen

Dallas Stars Assign Blueliner to Peoria

Published on October 7, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Dallas, TX (October 7, 2008) - General Manager of Hockey Operations Kevin McDonald announced today that the Dallas Stars have reassigned defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy to the Peoria Rivermen.

Vishnevskiy is expected to make his professional debut with the Rivermen on Friday against the Iowa Chops. The Barnaul, Russia native was the Stars' first round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Vishnevskiy spent the last three seasons with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, picking up 44 goals and 100 assists in 159 games played.

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.

The regular season opens on Friday as the Rivermen head to Iowa. Norm Ulrich will come out of retirement to make his return to the broadcast booth. You can hear all the action on Hippie Radio, 101.1 FM with the pre-game show beginning at 6:30pm.

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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