Flames Sign Sullivan
Published on October 17, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Saint John Flames News Release
Saint John, NB â The Saint John Flames announced today the signing of 24-year-old defenceman Jeff Sullivan to a 25-game Professional Tryout Agreement.
Sullivan began the season with the Flames East Coast Hockey League affiliate, the Johnstown Chiefs, recording 1 assist and 4 penalty minutes in 2 games. The 6'1", 215 lb native of St. John's, Newfoundland appeared in 41 contests with Saint John during the 2001-02 season recording 1 goal, 1 assist and 96 penalty minutes. Sullivan was Ottawa's sixth round selection, 146th overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
The Flames return to action this weekend as they host their Canadian Division rivals, the Manitoba Moose, in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for these games and all Flames October and November home games 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.
Flames season tickets are available and can be purchased at the Flames administrative office located on the second floor of Harbour Station or by calling 635-2637.
The 2002-03 season marks the Saint John Flames' tenth as a member of the AHL and as the primary development organization of the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames.
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