AHL Rockford IceHogs

Defensemen Boynton Recalled, Lalonde Assigned To Rockford

Published on March 16, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Chicago, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Nick Boynton from the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.

Boynton, 31, was acquired by the Blackhawks from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations on March 2 before being assigned to Rockford. The Nobleton, Ontario, native has registered seven points (1g-6a) and 59 penalty minutes in 42 National Hockey League games with the Ducks this season and five assists and 22 penalty minutes in 15 AHL tilts between Rockford and the Manitoba Moose.

Boynton has racked up 135 points (33g-102a) and 810 penalty minutes in 547 career NHL regular season contests spanning 10 seasons with the Boston Bruins (1999-2006), Phoenix Coyotes (2006-08), Florida Panthers (2008-09) and Ducks (2009-10). He was selected 21st overall (round 1) by the Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Boynton appeared in three postseasons with the Bruins (2002-04), posting six points (1g-5a) in 18 Stanley Cup Playoff matchups. He was named to the 2002 NHL All-Rookie Team and skated in the 2004 NHL All-Star game as a member of the Eastern Conference squad.

Prior to turning pro, Boynton helped the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's capture the 1999 Memorial Cup and was named the most valuable player of the tournament. He tallied 144 assists, 185 points and 410 penalty minutes in 218 career regular-season games with Ottawa spanning four seasons (1995-99).

Next Home Game: Friday, March 19 vs. Peoria Rivermen: Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first 3,000 fans into the building will pick up a player figurine of either Mike Brennan, Evan Brophey or Jake Dowell courtesy of EcoHome Expert, Inc. Kanga Roof. Also, the IceHogs will be giving away five game-worn jerseys. The jerseys that will be given away include Matt Keith, Daryl Boyle, Ryan Flinn, Jack Skille and Brian Connelly.

BLACKHAWKS ASSIGN LALONDE TO ROCKFORD

Defenseman was two-time all-star in Ontario Hockey League

Chicago, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Shawn Lalonde to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.

Lalonde, 20, tied for fifth among Ontario Hockey League defensemen with 56 points (13g-43a) in 58 regular season games with the Belleville Bulls in 2009-10. Lalonde led the Bulls in points and ranked second in assists during his fourth season with the club.

He was selected 68th overall (round 3) in the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He also skated in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic, posting an assist for the Eastern Conference squad.

The Orleans, Ontario, native registered 119 assists, 166 points and 298 penalty minutes in 248 career regular season games with Belleville (2006-10). Last season, Lalonde ranked second among OHL defensemen with 19 goals and ninth with 53 points in 66 regular season games with the Bulls. A member of the Eastern Conference team in the 2009 OHL All-Star Game, he held second among Bulls defensemen with 34 assists and placed fourth overall on the club with a +29 plus/minus rating during the 2008-09 regular season.

Lalonde also appeared in 51 career postseason contests with Belleville, racking up 23 points (6g-17a) and 67 penalty minutes. He helped the Bulls reach the OHL Finals and earn a berth in the 2008 Memorial Cup with nine points (2g-7a) in 21 postseason tilts.

Next Home Game: Friday, March 19 vs. Peoria Rivermen: Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first 3,000 fans into the building will pick up a player figurine of either Mike Brennan, Evan Brophey or Jake Dowell courtesy of EcoHome Expert, Inc. Kanga Roof. Also, the IceHogs will be giving away five game-worn jerseys. The jerseys that will be given away include Matt Keith, Daryl Boyle, Ryan Flinn, Jack Skille and Brian Connelly.

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