AHL Syracuse Crunch

Ducks Acquire Holzapfel for Macenauer

Published on February 13, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (February 13, 2012) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Anaheim Ducks have acquired center Riley Holzapfel from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for center Maxime Macenauer.

Holzapfel, 23, played 29 games with the St. John's IceCaps this season, recording 15 points (8g, 7a). A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Holzapfel has played in 231 career AHL games recording 97 points (40g, 57a) with St. John's and Chicago. The winger was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Macenauer, 23, appeared in 92 contests with the Crunch over the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons earning 38 points (17g, 21a). The Laval, Quebec native made his NHL debut this season, appearing in 29 games with the Ducks recording four points (1g, 3a). Macenauer was selected by Anaheim in the third round, 63rd overall, of the 2007 NHL entry Draft.

The Crunch travel to Albany to face the Devils on February 15 and will return to the War Memorial on February 21 to take on the Worcester Sharks. Both season tickets and single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season can still be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473- 4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at (www.syracusecrunch.com) or follow the club on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/syracusecrunch).

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