AHL Norfolk Admirals

'Hawks Recall Henry, Admirals Recall Balan

Published on December 12, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Norfolk Admirals announced today that their parent club, the Chicago Blackhawks, has recalled defenseman Burke Henry. Additionally, the Admirals have recalled defenseman Scott Balan from their ECHL affiliate, the Florence Pride.

Henry has skated in 28 contests for Norfolk this year, registering six assists (six points), 41 penalty minutes and a minus-10 plus/minus rating. A free agent signing of Chicago's in 2002, the 24-year old blueliner made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks last season versus Phoenix on February 20, 2003. In 16 contests with Chicago in 2002-03, Henry posted two helpers (two points) and nine PIM.

Balan was drafted by Chicago in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He was assigned to Florence to start the 2003-04 campaign, and has recorded four points (four assists), 38 penalty minutes and a minus-12 plus/minus rating in 21 matches with the Pride. Balan saw action in 15 contests with the Blue and Gold last season, going scoreless with 27 PIM.

The Admirals are in action tonight against the Hershey Bears (Colorado Avalanche/Tampa Bay Lightning) at 7:30 p.m at Norfolk Scope. Tomorrow night, the Blue and Gold host the Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers), also at 7:30 p.m. Norfolk then will not play another game at Scope until after the Christmas holiday (December 27 versus Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.).

Individual tickets for this weekend's games and those remaining on Norfolk's 2003-04 home schedule are on sale now through the Scope Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 an online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Group ticket reservations for any of the remaining dates on the Admirals' home schedule during the 2003-04 campaign can be made by contacting the Admirals at (757) 363-1900 or by writing info@norfolkadmirals.com.

Additionally, pro-rated 2003-04 season tickets as well as 10- and 20-game plans are on sale.

For more information, visit the Admirals online at www.norfolkadmirals.com, call (757) 363-1900 or visit the Admirals' office at 1300 Diamond Springs Road, Suite 101 in Virginia Beach.

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