Jets Recall Gagnon & Machacek from IceCaps

Published on January 30, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release


The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have recalled forwards Aaron Gagnon and Spencer Machacek from the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League.

Gagnon, 26, made his debut with the Winnipeg Jets on Jan. 24/12 against the New York Rangers in his only game with the club so far. He has played in 35 games with the IceCaps this season racking up 20 points (8g, 12a) and eight penalty minutes. The Quesnel, B.C. native has played in 22 career NHL games between Dallas and Winnipeg earning two assists. He was originally drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the eighth round, 240th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Machacek, 23, has played in 44 games with the IceCaps this season scoring 34 points (11g, 23a) and 40 penalty minutes. The Lethbridge, AB native has played in 12 career NHL games with the Atlanta Thrashers. He was originally drafted by Atlanta in the third round, 67th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.



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