Iowa's leading scorer returns
October 3, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White today confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers have reassigned center Toby Petersen to the Iowa Stars. Per agreement with the Stars primary affiliate, the Dallas Stars, the Oilers have a partial affiliation that allows them to reassign player(s) to Iowa.
Now in his seventh season as a professional, Petersen paced the Iowa Stars last season in several categories including: points (73), assists (47), games played (79), and points per game (.92). The Minneapolis, Minnesota native finished the 2005-06 Regular Season ranked 17th in the AHL in points, and 20th in assists: 79(26/47/73). Named the Iowa Stars Most Valuable Player and Community Service Award winner and selected as the Stars Fan Favorite, Petersen was tied for second on the team with a 'plus 14' rating. The 27 year-old notched two goals and four assists in Iowa's seven-game playoff series with Milwaukee. His NHL Regular Season totals reflect 10 goals, 16 assists and eight penalty minutes in 91 games, all as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins: 91(10/16/26)8. Including last season, his AHL numbers show 112 goals, 167 assists in 372 games: 372(112/167/279).
IOWA STARS INFO: The Stars Opening Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 12th against Houston. Wells Fargo Arena game time is 7:05 PM. Season ticket packages are on sale now at the Stars office, located at 833 5th Avenue in Downtown Des Moines. Full season packages begin at only $336, with 12-game mini-plans as low as $168. Discounted group tickets are available for all 40 home dates. For more information, please contact an Iowa Stars ticket representative at 515-23-STARS.
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- Harding back, Aeros release three - Houston Aeros
- Sound Tigers Roster Taking Shape - Bridgeport Islanders
- Iowa's leading scorer returns - Iowa Chops
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