Former RoadRunners' Center Paddock Makes NHL Debut

November 15, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release


PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and the Worcester Sharks, are pleased to announce that former center Cam Paddock made his National Hockey League debut and scored his first NHL goal with the St. Louis Blues Friday at Chicago.

Paddock, 25, logged 14:06 minutes of ice time and scored on his first shot at 10:24 of the first period in a 4-3 overtime win by the Blues.

Paddock scored 11 goals and 31 points in 46 games with the RoadRunners during the 2006-07 season. He joins Phoenix Coyotes forward Daniel Winnik as the two RoadRunners' alumni currently playing in the NHL.

The RoadRunners conclude a three-game road trip at 8:05 p.m. Saturday when they visit the Victoria Salmon Kings at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in the finale of a two-game weekend series. Catch all the action live on Independent 1310 KXAM beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 7:45 p.m.

Phoenix returns to US Airways Center for a three-game home-stand at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday when they welcome the Las Vegas Wranglers.

Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2008-09 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.



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