Former Wildcatters Goaltender Kopriva Recalled to NHL
March 1, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Houston, TX (March 1, 2007) The Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League has announced that former Wildcatters goaltender Miroslav Kopriva has been recalled from AHL Houston. Kopriva, 23, was drafted by Minnesota in the sixth round (#187 overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Kopriva played in 17 games for the Wildcatters and started in 13 of those, with a record of 8-1-2. He had one shut out, a 2.89 goals against average and a 0.902 save percentage. He had a perfect 6-0 record in regulation against South Division teams.
The 6-3 native of Pisek, Czech Republic was recalled three times this season to AHL Houston. The latest recall came on January 25. In eight contests this year in Houston, Kopriva had a record of 2-2-1 with a 3.01 goals against average and a 0.915 save percentage.
Under an NHL contract with the Minnesota Wild, this is the second time Kopriva has been recalled to the NHL in his professional career. Last year, he was the back up goaltender for Manny Fernandez in the Wild's season finale April 15, 2006 at Dallas.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Friday, March 16 vs. the Augusta Lynx. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Flex Ticket Packages are available and group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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