Flames Assign Giordano To Ak-Sar-Ben Knights

Published on November 15, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights announced today that the Calgary Flames, their National Hockey League affiliate, have assigned defenseman Mark Giordano to Omaha. The announcement was made by Flames' General Manager Darryl Sutter.

Giordano has appeared in seven games for the Flames, scoring two goals and earning six penalty minutes and a +3 rating. The goals, the first of his NHL career, came on October 14th in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario. Last year, Giordano led the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights in scoring with 16 goals and 42 assists for 58 points in 73 games. He also played in seven games with Calgary, earning one assist.

Giordano was originally signed by the Flames as a free agent in June of 2004 after two years of junior hockey with Owen Sound of the Ontario Hockey League.

The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights return home to host the Milwaukee Admirals on Friday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. The next night, they host the Houston Aeros at 7:00 p.m. Fans are invited to bring their skates for a post-game skate with the team. Fans who don't have skates will be able to rent them at the arena.

Tickets for all Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' games are on sale at the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets also are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (402) 422-1212. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult on tickets purchased after 5:00 p.m. Other restrictions apply.

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