Forward Reaney Assigned to Bombers by NHL's Edmonton Oilers
Published on November 13, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Dayton, OH - The Dayton Bombers announced today that the NHL's Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Les Reaney from Rapid City of the Central Hockey League and have reassigned him to the Bombers.
Reaney, 24, started the season with Rapid City, recording 15 points (5g,10a) in 8 games with 4 penalty minutes. The Saskatchewan native made his professional debut last year with the ECHL's Stockton Thunder, seeing action in five games.
"Les has the ability to put up big numbers for us," head coach Bill McDonald said. "He's a big man that will add some offense to the team."
The 6-foot-2-inch, 221-pound centerman played three seasons at Niagara University, earning Co-CHA Rookie of the Year in 2006 and was twice named to the All-CHA Second Team. Reaney had 99 career points with Niagara.
Prior to his collegiate career Reaney skated in the British Columbia Hockey League for Vernon and Williams Lake, where he led the league in scoring with 100 points (38g,62a).
The Bombers are on the road on Friday at Wheeling at 7:35 p.m. Listen or watch on the B2 Networks by clicking here and selecting the radio or web broadcast of the Bombers. Action returns to the Miami Valley as the Johnstown Chiefs visit Troy's Hobart Arena on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. then the E.J. Nutter Center on Sunday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Individual tickets start at just $10 for kids under 18 and $15 for adults and can be purchased at the Nutter Center box office or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Full and partial season tickets for the 2008-09 Bombers 18th Anniversary season and discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by contacting the Bombers office at (937) 775-4747. Visit www.daytonbombers.com for more information.
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