Gherson Recalled to Aeros
Published on December 10, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release
Moline, IL-Quad City Mallards President and General Manager Howard Cornfield today announced that rookie goaltender Robert Gherson has been recalled to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. Houston is the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild.
Gherson, a fifth round pick of the Washington Capitals in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, began his pro career this fall in the Quad Cities after appearing in Houston's training camp. In 11 appearances with the Mallards, Gherson recorded a 4-4-1 record with a 2.50 goals against average and a .917 save percentage. He was the Mallards nominee for UHL Goaltender of the Month in November.
Gherson appeared in 189 Ontario League games over the last four seasons. Last year, Gherson played two games with the Sarnia Sting before being moved to the Owen Sound Attack. Overall, Gherson appeared in 44 OHL games while compiling a 3.17 goals against average and a .899 save percentage. He was one of the OHL's leading goaltenders in 2002-03. The Toronto native played 49 games with Sarnia going 26-12-7 with a 2.78 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. Gherson was third in the league in wins, eighth in save percentage and nine in goals against average.
Gherson is the third Mallard to be recalled to the American League this season. Former Mallard forward Greg Barber is playing with the AHL's Hershey Bears. Mallards defenseman Colin Peters played five games this season with the AHL's Portland Pirates and also appeared in a game with the Manchester Monarchs. The Mallards enjoy one of the best affiliation networks in all of double-A hockey. The team has official affiliations with the Hershey Bears, Portland Pirates and Chicago Wolves as well as working agreements with the Houston Aeros and Manitoba Moose.
The Mallards are back on the ice tonight in Rockford. The Mallards' sixth meeting with the Hogs begins at 7:05 p.m. on Fox Sports Radio AM 1230. The First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show starts at 6:40 p.m. from the MetroCentre. After the game, stayed tuned for the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/Christy Cox Post-Game Show. The Mallards continue their road trip on Saturday and Sunday in Port Huron. On Saturday, the First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show starts at 5:40 p.m. with face off to follow at 6:05 p.m. On Sunday, game time is 4:05 p.m. with the First Capital Financial Pre-Game Show beginning at 3:40 p.m. Both games will be followed by the Allstate Insurance Del Newton/Christy Cox Post-Game Show.
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