IceHogs Sign Eric Baier to a PTO
April 3, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.-Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Tuesday that the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League have signed defenseman Eric Baier to a PTO.
Baier, 24, recently completed his first full season in the ECHL with the Trenton Titans. During his rookie campaign, Baier totaled 4g-13a-17pts with the Titans. In addition, the North Kingstown, R.I. native skated in 13 games with the AHL's Albany Devils.
Following a four-year collegiate career at Providence College, Baier broke into the pro game with the Reading Royals (ECHL) in 2010-11, playing in six tilts. He also appeared in three contests with the AHL's Portland Pirates, marking an assist.
At Providence College, the 6-2, 210lb defenseman played in 127 games and accumulated 9g-23a-32pts with the Friars. In 2009-10, Baier was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team.
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