David Koci Returns To Admirals
Published on March 31, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
CHICAGO, Illinois - Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have returned defenseman David Koci to the Admirals.
Koci (pronounced "KOH-chee"), 25, is a 6'6", 238 lb. defenseman from Prague, Czech Republic. He was recalled to Chicago on March 8 and made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks on March 10 at Phoenix, amassing 42 penalty minutes in his first game. In nine games with the Blackhawks, Koci went scoreless with 88 penalty minutes.
Koci has skated in 39 games for Norfolk this season, registering one assist and 212 penalty minutes. In 243 career AHL regular season and Calder Cup Playoff games, Koci has three goals and 20 assists with 984 penalty minutes.
Koci was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played one season at Prince George in the Western Hockey League before playing for both Wheeling (ECHL) and Wilkes-Barre (AHL) over the past five seasons.
The Admirals are in Albany tonight to face off against the River Rats at 7:00. They will return to Scope next week for a pair of critical games against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday and Friday night.
Wednesday night, the first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive an Admirals Frisbee courtesy of AAA Tidewater Virginia. Wednesday is also another BURGER KING® HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Wednesday. Purchase a DOUBLE WHOPPER® with Cheese Value Meal and bring your receipt to the Scope box office to receive two red level seats to an Admirals Wednesday regular season game for the price of one. For details, visit participating restaurants in the Hampton Roads area.
Friday night is Fan Appreciation Night. Hundreds of prizes will be given away to the best fans in the American Hockey League. Friday will also feature another STIHL Hometown Hero presentation.
To purchase tickets to an Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase Admirals ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs are on sale now at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit norfolkadmirals.com or call (757) 640-1212.
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