Defenseman Johnson Returns from the Hershey Bears
December 7, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (December 7, 2004) â Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jason Christie of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that second-year defenseman Trevor Johnson has been returned to the team from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Johnson â a 5-foot-11, 190-pound native of Trail, British Columbia â competed in three games for the Bears over the last week. The 22-year-old defenseman currently ranks first among Rivermen defensemen in goals (3) and points (8), and he is ranked sixth overall in points. Claimed off waivers from the Trenton Titans on October 22, Johnson was a member of the 2004 United Hockey League (UHL) Colonial Cup Champion Muskegon Fury, notching two points (1g, 1a) in two Finals appearances. He tallied 26 points (3g, 23a) in 74 games in his first full professional season (2003-2004) with the Fury.
The Peoria Rivermen are a proud affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and a member of the ECHL â The Premier "AA" Hockey League. It is the first of two Church Nights this season. There will be a post-game, double-bill Christian concert, featuring ZOEgirl and Three63. It is presented by the Berean Bookstore. And it is O'Brien Automotive Team Night. An O'Brien Automotive Team vehicle will be displayed on the concourse outside Section 6 throughout the game. Season ticket packages and group tickets for 2004-2005 are available by calling the Rivermen at 309.676.1040.
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