AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Four Players Join Penguins From Wheeling

Published on April 8, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned forward Aaron Boogaard and defenseman Jon D'Aversa from the Wheeling Nailers to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Tuesday.

Additionally, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have recalled forwards Ned Havern and Kyle Rank from the Wheeling Nailers.

Boogaard, 21, appeared in 58 games with the Nailers this season, recording 15 points (6+9) and 105 penalty minutes. He also played in two games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording five penalty minutes. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent on April 23, 2007.

D'Aversa, 22, recorded 14 points (1+13) in 25 games with Wheeling this season. He has also notched six points (4+2) in 27 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. D'Aversa was signed by Pittsburgh as a free agent on May 25, 2007.

Havern, 25, recorded 24 points (13+11) in 29 games with Wheeling this season. He has also appeared in 33 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording nine points (3+6). He was signed by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as a free agent on July 25, 2007.

Rank, 25, posted 23 points (10+13) in 34 games with Wheeling this season, to go along with one assist in 25 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He was signed by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as a free agent on June 11, 2007.

The Penguins return to action on Wednesday when they host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. The game is also Fan Appreciation Night, and every fan entering the building will go home with at least one prize, courtesy of the Penguins and their sponsors. The complete prize list is:

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT PRIZES

4,500 Fresh Fit Meals from Subway

3,000 BOGO coupons from Arena Bar and Grill

1,000 Penguins Autographed Pucks

1,000 Penguins Hats & T-Shirts

800 Free Movie Passes from Wilkes-Barre Theatres 14

800 Penguins Yearbooks

600 Free Movie Passes from Cinemark

50 Game Used Penguins Sticks

50 Waterpark Passes from Camelbeach

14 Party Platters from Subway

12 Toasted Wrap Sandwiches from KFC

10 Tiffany Style Penguins Lamps

10 pairs of tickets to Raven Simone's Pajama Party

6 Three day/two night stays from Caesars

6 Gift Baskets from Wegman's

5 pairs of tickets to Blue Man Group

4 Jr. Season Passes from Camelbeach

4 Single Night Starys at Hilton Garden Inn

3 Adult Season Passes from Camelbeach

2 32" LCD High Definition from Rent A Center

2 Cannon digital cameras Rent A Center

2 Toshiba DVD/VCR combo's Rent A Center

2 Hockey Stick Chairs from L.T. Verrastro

2 Team Autographed Drum Heads from L.T. Verrastro

2 Coors Light Hooded Sweatshirts from L.T. Verrastro

2 Team Autographed Sticks from L.T. Verrastro

1 Cannon computer printer Rent A Center

1 42" Plasma TV from Sundance Vacations

1 Trip for 2 to New York City from Martz

1 Recovery Room Package from Woodhouse Day Spa

1 MOTORIZR Z6tv from Verizon Wireless

1 Molson Golf Bag from L.T. Verrastro

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