Johnson Called-up to Portland; Pokulok Reassigned to Rays
Published on December 29, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingray and Head Coach/General Manager Jared Bednar announced today that forward Keith Johnson has been called up to the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. In other news, defenseman Sasha Pokulok has been reassigned by the Washington Capitals from the Hershey Bears to the Stingrays.
Johnson, 24, is in his second professional season after splitting last season between the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. The Windsor, CT native has 18 points (8g, 10a) in 28 games with the Stingrays this season and is fifth on the team in points and second with five power play goals. This marks his first call-up this season.
Pokulok, originally called up on Nov. 25, played eight games with the Hershey Bears tallying eight penalty minutes. The Vaud-Dorion, PQ native played 14 games with the Stingrays before the call-up recording eight points (2g, 6a) and 27 penalty minutes.
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