IceCats forward recalled
December 11, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release
WORCESTER, MA â St. Louis Blues Senior Vice President/General Manager and Worcester IceCats General Manager of Hockey Operations Larry Pleau today announced that the Blues have recalled forward Jeff Heerema from his conditioning assignment with the IceCats.
Heerema, 23, made his IceCats debut on Wednesday night during the IceCats contest with the Norfolk Admirals, registering two shots and two penalty minutes. He made his Blues debut on Oct. 10 at Phoenix, while collecting his first point/goal with St. Louis on Oct. 24 at Calgary. The 6-1, 190-pound forward has appeared in 13 games this season, recording two points and four penalty minutes with St. Louis: 13(1/1/2)4. His NHL totals reflect 23 NHL games played, with five points (four goals, one assist) and six penalty minutes.
The Thunder Bay, Ontario native was claimed by St. Louis on waivers on Oct. 3, 2003 and was originally Carolina's first choice, 11th overall in the 1998 Entry Draft.
The IceCats are on the road for two more games, before returning to Worcester's Centrum Centre for a 7:05 face-off with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday, December 19th. Flex Pack ticket packages are on sale now at the IceCats offices, located at 105 Commercial Street in downtown Worcester. For more information, please contact an IceCats ticket representative at 1-800-830-CATS.
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