Flyers Loan Goaltender Ray Emery To Phantoms

January 9, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


GLENS FALLS, NY - The Adirondack Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, announced today that the Flyers have loaned goaltender Ray Emery (EH-muhr-ee) to the Phantoms for conditioning purposes and that he will return to the Flyers on Sunday, January 10th, according to Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren.

Emery will be available to play in tonight's game for the Phantoms, who take on the Portland Pirates at 7:00 pm at the Glens Falls Civic Center, in Glens Falls, NY. The Flyers are home tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:00 pm at Wachovia Center.

Emery, 27, missed the last 16 games with the Flyers due to injury and underwent successful surgery on December 9th to repair a significant tear of his rectus abdominus on the left side of his lower stomach. Prior to that, Emery posted an 11-8-1 record with a 2.83 goals-against average and.901 save percentage, including one shutout, in 21 appearances with the Flyers in 2009-10.

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Adirondack begins a two-game home stand as they face the Portland Pirates on Saturday, January 9th at 7:00 pm at the Civic Center. Saturday's game is Phantoms Team Poster Giveaway Night; the first 2,500 fans into the building will receive a free Phantoms Team Poster and there is a post-game autograph session with the entire team in Heritage Hall.

There is no better way to watch Phantoms Hockey than by sharing it with a group of your family and friends. Bring a group of 15 or more people to the Glens Falls Civic Center and qualify for incredible discounted ticket prices off the regular box office rates. For more information about group tickets, contact the Phantoms at 518-480-3355 or visit www.phantomshockey.com.



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