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Flames Recall Moss and Boyd From Knights

December 19, 2006 - 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 recalled right wing Dave Moss and center Dustin Boyd. The announcement was made by Flames' General Manager Darryl Sutter. Both players will join the Flames for their road game tonight against the Los Angeles Kings. Additionally, the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights recalled center Aki Seitsonen from the Las Vegas Wranglers, their affiliate in the ECHL.

Moss will be making his NHL debut when he plays in his first game with Calgary. The native of Lavonia, Michigan is the Knights' second-leading scorer this year, earning seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points in 27 games. He also has 22 penalty minutes. Last season, Moss was the Knights' leading rookie scorer with 21 goals and 27 assists for 48 points and 28 penalty minutes. He played in just 63 games, his season cut short by an injury in mid-March. Moss is originally the Flames' seventh round pick, 220th overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second pro season out of the University of Michigan.

Boyd is making his second appearance in Calgary this season. He made his NHL debut on November 1st at Detroit. He played in two games for the Flames before being re-assigned to the Knights. The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba leads the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights in scoring with 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points in 25 games. He has a team-leading seven powerplay goals and three game-winning goals. The Flames drafted Boyd in the third round, 98th overall, in the 2004 Entry Draft. This is his first professional season after four years of junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Warriors.

Seitsonen has appeared in 24 games for the Wranglers this season, scoring nine goals and eight assists for 17 points. He also has a team-leading four powerplay goals. The native of Riihimaki, Finland played in seven games for the Knights at the end of the 2005-06 season, registering no points and two penalty minutes. Before turning pro, he played three seasons for the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL, totaling 60 goals and 67 assists for 127 points in 204 games. Seitsonen is the Flames' fourth round pick, chosen 118th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights play the first of three games this week tomorrow night when they host the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, the San Antonio Rampage comes to Omaha for a 7:00 p.m. game. On Saturday, the Admirals are back for another 7:00 p.m. face off.

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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