Langkow Called up to Peoria
Published on March 5, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
Alaska Aces All-Star forward, Chris Langkow has been called up to the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League, Aces Head Coach Brent Thompson announced. Langkow will join Peoria in time for their Saturday night game. The first-place Aces continue a three-game, weekend set in Stockton on Saturday night. For more information, and the latest promotional news and updates, fans can visit the Aces at their Facebook page for more information, or call the Aces at 907.258.ACES.
Langkow, 21, was named the ECHL Rookie of the Month for February on Thursday, and has nine points in his last four games. The Vegreville, Alberta native has 36 points (15g, 21a) in 53 games this season, and is second on the Aces with a +11. He represented Alaska at the 2011 ECHL All-Star Classic in Bakersfield and scored two goals in the ECHL All-Stars 9-3 win over the Condors. Langkow entered the weekend tied for 12th in ECHL rookie scoring this season, alongside current Aces teammate, Kory Falite. This is his first AHL call-up. He is the seventh Aces player called up to the AHL this season, joining Daryl Boyle, Chad Anderson, Steve Ward, Ethan Cox, Alex Petizian, and Gerald Coleman.
The Aces are on the road this weekend for their only trip to take on the Stockton Thunder. There are just 16 games left in the season, and six in Anchorage. The Aces will return home to begin a three-game set with the Victoria Salmon Kings on Mar. 9th, 11th, and 12th. Tickets are on sale now. For the most up-to-date team and promotional information, please visit the Aces on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/alaskaaceshockey. Fans can also call the Aces office at 907.258.ACES.
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