Kim Loaned To AHL's Portland Pirates
March 30, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
San Diego Gulls News Release
SAN DIEGO - Alex Kim, the reigning In Glas Co ECHL Player of the Week, has been loaned to the American Hockey League's Portland Pirates, San Diego Gulls General Manager Martin St. Amour announced Thursday.
Kim, who missed 31 games due to a broken collar bone, was activated from the injured list Friday. In four games since his return he's netted 11 points (4g, 7a) including a career-high four helpers Wednesday in San Diego's 5-4 overtime win in Stockton. Kim is also a +5 during that span.
The 26-year-old from Fullerton, Calif. has netted 38 points (16g, 22a) in just 22 games this season. He leads the Gulls with a plus-minus rating of +18 and is tied for the club lead with three short-handed goals. Kim, who signed with the Gulls in late November, is in the midst of a career-high 16-game point streak, during which he's scored 31 points. That's the longest active streak in the ECHL and tied for the third longest this season.
Kim played last season for former Gulls head coach Steve Martinson with the United Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs, netting 28 points (8g, 20a) in 35 games. Kim also played in 13 playoff games for Rockford last season, accumulating 16 points (4g, 12a). His 12 postseason assists ranked fourth in the UHL.
In 187 professional games, Kim has notched 168 points (74g, 94a) and 147 penalty minutes. In 150 career games in the ECHL, he has registered 138 points (65g, 73a) and 138 penalty minutes.
San Diego's three game road trip concludes Friday in Las Vegas, with game-time set for 7 p.m. The Gulls open their final homestand of the regular season Saturday against the Idaho Steelheads at 7:05 p.m. It will be Fan Appreciation Night and the first 8,000 fans will get a Gulls visor, courtesy of Flowers and Suder Vision Institute. San Diego and Idaho will meet again Sunday at 5:05 p.m. That will be the last Kids Night of the season and last chance to "Skate with the Gulls" after the game.
All games can be heard on KLSD 1360AM and www.sandiegogulls.com with Chris Ello calling the play-by-play. All remaining games can also be viewed on the Gulls' web site, courtesy of B2 Networks. Click the B2 Networks (Watch the Game Live) link on the home page for a list of the upcoming viewable games. To view pictures from this season, visit www.zerodogentertainment.com.
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