AHL Peoria Rivermen

DuPont Recalled to St. Louis

Published on October 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that defenseman Erik Johnson will be sidelined day-to-day with a foot fracture in his right foot. He was evaluated by Dr. Rick Wright at Barnes Hospital on Tuesday. The club has recalled defenseman Micki DuPont from the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.

DuPont, 27, skated in two games with the Blues during the preseason. He played the majority of last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League, appearing in 78 games, recording 51 points (18 goals, 33 assists) along with 101 penalty minutes. He was tied for the AHL lead among blueliners with 16 goals and was second with 46 points and for his efforts earned AHL All-First team honors. DuPont also played in three games with Pittsburgh, notching an assist and four penalty minutes.

Peoria will now head to Texas to battle the San Antonio Rampage on Friday night at the Houston Aeros Saturday. Friday is a 7 pm start and Saturday puck drop is slated for 7:35 pm. The next Rivermen home game is Friday, October 19 at 7 pm against the Quad City Flames. Tickets are on sale now through the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, through all TicketMaster outlets, and on line at www.TicketMaster.com.

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