Gregg Naumenko Released From PTO
January 14, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, have released goaltender Gregg Naumenko from his professional tryout contract. Naumenko was released after netminder Frederic Cloutier returned to the Sound Tigers from the Islanders on Thursday.
Naumenko signed with the Sound Tigers on Friday, January 6th and dressed as the backup to Cody Rudkowsky in three games. He returns to the ECHL's Dayton Bombers for whom he is 2-3 with a 3.35 goals against average and .896 save percentage in five games this season. Naumenko was also 6-3 with a 3.04 goals against average and .892 save percentage in ten AHL games this season split between the Chicago Wolves and Portland Pirates.
Unbeaten-in-regulation in their last nine games at 7-0-0-2, the Sound Tigers will visit the Binghamton Senators tonight at 7:05 p.m. and the Lowell Lock Monsters tomorrow, Sunday, January 15th, at 4:05 p.m. They will return home to host the Norfolk Admirals this Monday at 1:05 p.m. on "State Employees Day" with free admission for all State of Connecticut employees who show valid identification at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard box office.
All Sound Tigers games are web-cast live at www.soundtigers.com. Fans can also watch all games live on the B2 Networks. Information about Sound Tigers ticket packages and promotions is available by calling 203-334-GOAL or emailing info@soundtigers.com.
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