Falcons Sign Reaney and Murray, Release Sparre
February 16, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that they signed forward Les Reaney to a standard American Hockey League contract, while also signing defenseman Chris Murray to a Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO). The Falcons also announced they have released forward Daniel Sparre from his Professional Tryout Agreement.
Reaney is beginning his pro career after spending the last three seasons with Niagara University. In 25 games with Niagara this season, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound native of Ceylon, Saskatchewan tallied five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 25 games. Reaney averaged a point-a-game last season with Niagara collecting 16 goals and 28 assists for 44 points in 37 games ranking third on the team in scoring last year.
Murray is in his first full season of professional hockey after completing his four-year collegiate career with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats during the 2006-07 campaign. In 45 games with the Phoenix Roadrunners of the ECHL this year, the Dover, MA native registered one goal and 13 assists for 14 points and 122 penalty minutes. Murray has also played in one game with the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL this season and the 6-foot-2, 190-pound blueliner made his AHL debut with the Peoria Rivermen at the end of last year.
Sparre played in four games with the Falcons after signing a Professional Tryout Agreement back on February 6. The Brampton, Ontario native collected three assists in his time with the Springfield.
The Falcons return home Saturday, February 16 when they host the Providence Bruins at the MassMutual Center. Single game tickets for the 2007-08 regular season are on sale at the MassMutual Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com. MassMutual Center Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 10am - 4 pm, or four hours prior to an event. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 413-787-6600.
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