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Flames Recall Regehr From Omaha

December 27, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Omaha, NE - The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights announced today that the Calgary Flames, their National Hockey League affiliate, have recalled defenseman Richie Regehr from Omaha. It is Regehr's first recall to the NHL.

Regehr has played in 31 games with the Knights this season, recording 18 points (3 goals, 15 assists) with two power play goals, one short-handed goal and 34 penalty minutes. Richie, the younger brother of Flames' defenseman Robyn Regehr, is tied for third on the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights in points (18) and second in assists (15). In 95 AHL career games, the native of Rosthern, Saskatchewan has accumulated 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) with 94 penalty minutes with Omaha and Lowell.

The 6'0" 195 lbs. rearguard made his professional debut during the 2004-05 campaign after playing in 307 games in the Western Hockey League with Kelowna and Portland posting 199 points (49 goals, 150 assists) and 355 penalty minutes. The Flames signed Regehr as a free agent on July 6, 2004.

The Knights return to the ice tomorrow when they visit the Grand Rapids Griffins. Game time is 6:00 p.m. CT. The game can be heard live on 1420 AM KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com beginning at 5:45 p.m. The game can also be seen live on the web by clicking on the B2 Networks link on the Knights' web site.

The Knights' next home game is Friday, December 30th when they host the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:00 p.m. They'll finish the week and 2005 when they travel to Des Moines to face the Iowa Stars for a 7:35 p.m. face-off on Friday, December 31st.

Tickets for all home games are available at the Civic Auditorium box office, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The box office is open through the opening face-off on game nights. Tickets may also be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone at (402) 422-1212 or at Ticketmaster.com. Group tickets for the game may be purchased through the Knights office or by calling (402) 344-4625.

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