Falcons Recall Boutin From Chiefs
Published on January 26, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that they have recalled goaltender Jonathan Boutin from their ECHL affiliate, the Johnstown Chiefs. Boutin is expected to join the Falcons in Portland for their game Friday night against the Pirates.
Boutin has played in 19 games for the Chiefs this season posting a record of 8-9-2-0 on the season with a 2.93 goals against average and .920 save percentage. Boutin, who is in his first season of professional hockey, leads all Johnstown goaltenders in wins, goals against average and save percentage. Boutin recently participated in the ECHL All-Star Game stopping eight of 10 shots on goal in 20 minutes of action on Wednesday, January 25.
In two games with the Falcons this year, Boutin has posted a 1.93 goals against average with a .945 save percentage. On November 5 in Hershey, Boutin recorded 50 saves against the Bears, the second highest amount of stops in a single game by a Falcons goaltender. Boutin was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third round (96th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
The Falcons return to action on Friday, January 27 when they travel to Portland to take on the Pirates at 7:05 PM. All games can be heard live on the Falcons Hockey Network, WMAS AM 1450, as "The Voice" of the Falcons John Michael handles the play-by-play duties. All games can also be seen live through the B-2 Network for only $6.00.
American Hockey League Stories from January 26, 2006
- Stars give Houston a problem - Iowa Chops
- Iowa sends Houston to second straight defeat - Houston Aeros
- Pirates Announce Plans for "A Day of Hockey" at the Civic Center - Portland Pirates
- Rivermen prepare for big weekend - Peoria Rivermen
- Penguins, Nailers swap players - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Meyer, Picard Return To Phantoms - Adirondack Phantoms
- Blackhawks trade Spacek to Edmonton for Salmelainen - Norfolk Admirals
- Friday's Phantoms game on Comcast SportsNet - Adirondack Phantoms
- Crunch Invite Former DestiNY USA Employees to January 28 Game - Syracuse Crunch
- Falcons Recall Boutin From Chiefs - Springfield Falcons
- Monarchs Return Werner To Reading - Manchester Monarchs
- AHL announces suspension - AHL
- Binghamton's Novak added to AHL All-Star roster - AHL
- Wolves to Retire Maltais' Jersey - Chicago Wolves
- Bulldogs launch 'New Year, New Cheer' contest - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Barons sign Aaron Power - Cleveland Barons
- Monarchs Announce December Investing In Our Youth Winners - Manchester Monarchs
- Carolina Reassigns Aucoin, Recalls Zigomanis - Albany Devils
- Iowa Stars Left Winger Recalled by Dallas - Iowa Chops
- Lock Monsters approaching a sell-out for Sunday - Albany Devils
- Masters of Karate to Perform at Crunch's Saturday, February 11 Game - Syracuse Crunch
- AHL All-Star Broadcast Info - Iowa Chops
- Quickway Trading Card Night Set For February 11 - Syracuse Crunch
- First-ever trip to Iowa tonight - Houston Aeros
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
