Flyers Assign 7 to Phantoms
October 4, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today they are assigning the following players to the Adirondack Phantoms, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren: goaltender Johan Backlund, defensemen Marc-Andre Bourdon and Erik Gustafsson and forwards David Laliberte, Jon Kalinski, Mike Testwuide, and Ben Holmstrom.
The Flyers also released forward Bill Guerin from his professional tryout.
The player moves follow the Flyers' conclusion of their eight game preseason schedule Sunday night. Philadelphia opens the regular season Thursday night at the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Phantoms Opening Night roster is expected to be finalized within the next couple of days. Adirondack opens the regular season on the road Friday, October 8th at the Binghamton Senators and then will be the visitors for Albany's home opener on Saturday, October 9th.
Adirondack's first home games of the 2010-11 regular season, presented by Bud Light, will be Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th. The Opening Night game is presented by Potvin & Potvin Family Dentistry and Nemer Ford and the first 5000 fans will receive Phantoms magnet schedules courtesy of Potvin & Potvin Family Dentistry.
Don't be left out! Tickets for all Phantoms games are on sale now. Discount rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Save off the individual ticket price by asking the Phantoms about their great group rate packages.
The AHL is celebrating their 75th anniversary season and is the top development league for the NHL. More than 85 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates and more than 6 million fans attend AHL games every year.
Come watch future NHL stars and up-and-coming Flyers prospects with exciting Adirondack Phantoms hockey! A variety of ticket packages for all the fast-paced action are on sale now. The Phantoms selection of discount ticket packages includes 3-packs, 6-packs, 12 and 22 Select Plans, full season plans and Flex Packs. Choose the plan that works best for you! Get your tickets at the Phantoms office inside the Glens Falls Civic Center, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Phantoms at 518-480-3355.
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