AHL Rochester Americans

Florida Panthers Recall Matthias

December 9, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Americans Vice President of Hockey Operations Ted Nolan announced today that the Florida Panthers have recalled forward Shawn Matthias. The second-year pro will join the Panthers in Columbus, Ohio tonight as Florida takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets from Nationwide Arena. Faceoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.

Matthias, 21, receives his second promotion to the National Hockey League after registering three goals and four assists in seven American Hockey League contests with Rochester this season.

A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Matthias began the 2009-10 campaign with the Panthers, where he has one goal and two penalty minutes in 11 games. In 31 total NHL games with the Panthers, the 6-foot-3, 211-pound forward has collected five points (3+2) and six penalty minutes. Originally a second-round selection (47th overall) of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Matthias was acquired by Florida in a trade that sent forward Todd Bertuzzi to Detroit.

Rochester returns home from its season-long six-game road trip on Friday, December 11th as the Abbotsford Heat make their inaugural visit to the Flower City. The 7:05 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK and FM 107.3, Rochester's Sports Talk. The game will also be televised live on Time Warner Cable SportsNet Channel 26.

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