Lalande Recalled From ECHL

Published on January 28, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release

Moline, IL- The Quad City Flames today announced that goaltender Kevin Lalande has been recalled from the ECHL's Las Vegas Wranglers. Lalande is in his second professional season after splitting 2007-08 between the Quad Cities and Las Vegas.

Lalande has appeared in 17 games for the Wranglers this year while recording a 6-7-2 record. He is fourth in the ECHL in save percentage (.924). The Kingston, Ontario native is also tied for fifth in the league in goals against average (2.37).

Last season, Lalande appeared in seven games with the AHL's Flames. He went 2-3-0 with a 3.34 goals against average and a .888 save percentage. The netminder spent the majority of his rookie season in Las Vegas. With the Wranglers in 2007-08, he went 17-5-4 in 27 games. He recorded a .932 save percentage and a 2.05 goals against average during the regular season. Lalande was also a centerpiece of Las Vegas' post-season run to the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals. He went 13-7 in the post-season with a 2.52 goals against average and a .908 save percentage.

The Flames are in Houston on Thursday for a game vs. the Aeros. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:40 p.m. with The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show. Fans can watch the game live for just $6.00 at ahllive.com.

The Flames return from a nine-game road trip on Saturday night. Quad City will host Milwaukee at the i wireless Center beginning at 7:05 p.m. The first 4,000 fans in attendance will receive a poster featuring 2009 AHL All-Star Brett Palin. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

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