AHL Peoria Rivermen

Defenseman Walker Assigned from Blues for Conditioning

Published on January 12, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Peoria, IL (January 12, 2007) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that defenseman Matt Walker has been assigned to the Peoria Rivermen, the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, for a conditioning stint.

Walker, 26, has skated in 19 games for the Blues this season, collecting 40 penalty minutes. The Beaverlodge, Alberta native appeared in his 100th career NHL game on November 12 against the Edmonton Oilers.

Walker was originally St. Louis' third round selection, 83rd overall, in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

On Friday, January 12, the Rivermen face off against the Toronto Marlies at 7:30 p.m. It is a Coca-Cola/Insight Date Night. Fans receive two (2) tickets, two (2) Cokes and a tub of popcorn for just $25. It is also Par-A-Dice Hotel-Casino Night, and the first 1,500 fans (21 & over) receive a deck of playing cards. The team will also wear jerseys commemorating the franchise's 2000 ECHL Kelly Cup Championship that will be auctioned off after the game. And U.S. Cellular's 25 Greatest Rivermen of All-Time continues with Curtis Sanford cards to the first 2,500 fans. On Saturday, January 13, Peoria hosts the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:00 p.m. It is OSF-St. Francis Medical Center/Children's Hospital of Illinois T-Shirt Night for the first 2,000 fans. And Kaufman Wellness Center will be on hand for free spinal checks and back massages.

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