Falcons receive Jaspers in exchange for Skalde
November 21, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. â The Springfield Falcons, American Hockey League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, today announced that center Jason Jaspers has been assigned to the club by the Utah Grizzlies. The Falcons, in turn, assigned center Jarrod Skalde to Utah. The Falcons also announced today the signing of left wing Derek Bekar.
Jaspers returns to Springfield where he played his previous three seasons. The 23-year-old recorded three assists in 11 games with the Grizzlies this season. Jaspers posted 105 points (45g, 60a) â 10th most on the Falcons' all-time list - and 168 PIM in 192 games with the Falcons during his first three campaigns as a pro. Jaspers will not play tonight versus the Hartford Wolf Pack, but is expected to arrive in time to skate in tomorrow's game against the Binghamton Senators.
Skalde registered six points (1g, 5a) in 15 games with Springfield this season. Skalde skated for Utah last season where he led the team in scoring with 58 points (23g, 35a).
Bekar, who began the season playing with Dundee of the British National League, must clear waivers in accordance to an AHL by-law. The forward is scheduled to clear waivers on Tuesday. Bekar scored 24 goals among 35 points with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last season.
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