Flames Recall Prust From 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 recalled left wing Brandon Prust from Omaha. The announcement was made by Flames' General Manager Darryl Sutter.

Prust has played in nine games with Calgary this season totaling 23 penalty minutes. He played his first NHL career game on November 1st against the Detroit Red Wings. In Omaha this year, the 5'11" 191 lbs winger has recorded four goals and four assists while accumulating 50 penalty minutes in 15 games. During his rookie pro season in 2005-06, he played in all but one game for the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, scoring 12 goals and 26 points. The native of London, Ontario had a team-leading 294 penalty minutes. Originally selected by the Flames in the third round (70th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Prust played 177 career games over three seasons with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. Prust was a member of the London squad that captured the Memorial Cup in 2005.

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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