Flames Re-Assign Maki To Knights

Published on December 13, 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 re-assigned left wing Tomi Maki to Omaha. The announcement was made by Flames' General Manager Darryl Sutter.

Maki made his NHL debut last night, skating in the Flames' 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. He played nearly eleven minutes and finished the game with an even rating. In 21 games for the Knights this season, the native of Helsinki, Finland has one goal and five assists for six points and six penalty minutes. Last season, his first in North America, Maki had 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points and 33 penalty minutes. He was the only member of the Knights to play in all 80 games. Maki is Calgary's fourth round pick, taken 108th overall, in the 2001 Entry Draft.

The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights return to action on Friday when they visit the Chicago Wolves. The Knights' next home game is Saturday, December 16th when they host the Iowa Stars at 7:00 p.m. The Knights also will host the Second Annual Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by Holiday Inn Central Convention Center. Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear to the game and toss it on the ice when the Knights' score their first goal. The bears will be collected and donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska.

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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