Flames Sign Steve Gallace, Harney Released From PTO
April 4, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Saint John Flames News Release
Saint John, NB - The Saint John Flames announced today that they have signed 23 year-old defenceman Steve Gallace (Gul-AH-chee) to a 25-game Professional Tryout Agreement
The 6'1", 210 lb native of London, Ontario just completed his third season with the Saint Mary's University Huskies hockey team. In 27 games with the Huskies this season he recorded 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points and 46 penalty minutes. Gallace made his professional debut on March 29 with the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins.
Gallace is expected to be available for the Flames game on Friday, April 5, when Saint John hosts the Lowell Lock Monsters at 7:30 p.m.
The Flames also announced today that Justin Harney has been released from his professional tryout agreement and will rejoin the Charlotte Checkers of the East Coast Hockey League for their first round playoff match-up against the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies.
Tickets for Friday's game are currently available at the Harbour Station Box Office, the Imperial Theatre Box Office, selected Irving locations (Main Street West, Champlain Heights, Millidgeville, Marr Road, Hampton and Grand Bay), and Charge-by-Phone at 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800.
The Saint John Flames are the primary development organization of the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames and have been a member of the AHL since 1993.
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