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Jerome Samson Named To 2009-10 AHL First All-Star Team

April 1, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


SPRINGFIELD, MA - The American Hockey League announced today that Albany right wing Jerome Samson has been named to the 2009-10 AHL First All-Star Team, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league's 29 member cities.

Samson has enjoyed a breakout season in 2009-10, pacing Albany's offense with career highs in goals (37), assists (39) and points (76) through 72 games. He ranks second in the AHL in goals and fourth in points and has recorded four separate four-point performances this season. His 327 shots on goal are 33 percent more than anyone else in the league has registered. A native of Greenfield Park, Que., Samson earned his first career NHL action with Carolina this year and has tallied one assist in six games.

Each All-Star Team member will receive a custom designed crystal award in recognition of his selection to the 2009-10 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams. Please see below for the complete 2009-10 AHL First and Second All-Star Team rosters.

River Rats Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Capitaland Motors GMC-Subaru is set for April 2-3, 2010 at the Times Union Center with face-off scheduled for 7:00pm on both nights. 2010 Calder Cup playoff packages are now on sale at the River Rats executive offices at the Times Union Center, by calling (518) 487-2244 or by logging onto www.albanyriverrats.com

2009-10 AHL First All-Star Team

G Jonathan Bernier, Manchester Monarchs (56gp, 29-20-6, 2.07gaa, .936sv%, 8 SO)

D Danny Groulx, Worcester Sharks (74gp, 11+51=62pts., +18)

D P.K. Subban, Hamilton Bulldogs (71gp, 18+34=52pts., +43)

LW Alexandre Giroux, Hershey Bears (63gp, 44+53=97pts., +34, 14 PPG)

C Keith Aucoin, Hershey Bears (67gp, 35+65=100pts., +29, 10 GWG)

RW Jerome Samson, Albany River Rats (72gp, 37+39=76pts., 327 SOG)

2009-10 AHL Second All-Star Team

G Cedrick Desjardins, Hamilton Bulldogs 42gp, 26-8-3, 1.93gaa, .923sv%, 6 SO

D Maxim Noreau, Houston Aeros 71gp, 18+32=50pts., 22 PP pts.

D Clay Wilson, Rochester Americans 73gp, 14+46=60pts., +19

LW Charles Linglet, Springfield Falcons 75gp, 19+55=74pts., 31 PP pts.

C Corey Locke, Hartford Wolf Pack 73gp, 29+51=80pts., 18 PPG

RW Andrew Gordon, Hershey Bears 73gp, 36+34=70pts., +25, 18 PPG



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