Heat Announce Roster Moves
April 8, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Heat, proudly owned by the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League, announce that forward Brett Pollock will join the Heat after his junior season ended along with the signing of goaltender Patrick Killeen to an amateur tryout contract. Goalie Josh Robinson has also been released from his pro tryout and returns to the Missouri Mavericks of the ECHL.
Pollock, 20, was acquired by the Calgary Flames in a 2016 Trade Deadline Day deal that saw Pollock dealt along with Jyrki Jokipakka and a conditional 2nd round draft pick in the 2016 NHL Entry from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Kris Russell.
Originally taken in the second round (45th overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Pollock played the last four seasons with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League, leading his team the past two seasons in goals and points. He also helped the Oil Kings to WHL and Memorial Cup championships in 2013-14. Pollock will wear #14 with the Heat.
BRETT POLLOCK (LW)
BORN: Sherwood Park, AB DATE: March 17, 1996
HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 197 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
DRAFTED: 2014 NHL Entry Draft (Round 2, #45 Overall) by Dallas
HOW ACQUIRED: Trade from Dallas along with Jyrki Jokipakka and a conditional 2nd round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft on February 29, 2016
Killeen, 25, has played 7 AHL games to go along with 111 ECHL games in his pro career but comes to the Heat after most recently suiting up for Carleton University Ravens in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport where he went 8-5-1 this season while posting a 2.06 goals-against-average and .927 save-percentage. Killeen will wear #36 for Stockton.
PATRICK KILLEEN (G)
BORN: Almonte, Ontario DATE: April 15, 1990
HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 185 lbs.
CATCHES: Left
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed Amateur Tryout with the Stockton Heat on April 7, 2016
DRAFTED: 2008 NHL Entry Draft (Round 6, #180 Overall) by Pittsburgh
Both Pollock and Killeen will be available to the Heat this weekend as the team hosts Covanta Easy Being Green this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The first 1,000 fans 13 & over during the weekend games will receive reusable Heat green tote bags.
For tickets call 209-373-1500 or visit StocktonHeat.com.
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