Mario Larocque Released From PTO
March 20, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, have released defenseman Mario Larocque from a professional tryout contract.
Larocque signed with the Sound Tigers last Thursday and played in two road games over the weekend. The 6'4'' 210-pound blueliner has posted two penalty minutes during a pair of two-game stints with the Sound Tigers, as well as five goals, eight assists, 13 points and 154 penalty minutes in 36 games with the United Hockey League's Danbury Trashers this season.
The Sound Tigers will finish a stretch of seven straight road games with a three-in-three-night weekend when they visit the Manchester Monarchs this Friday, March 24th at 7:35 p.m., the Hartford Wolf Pack this Saturday, March 25th at 7 p.m. and the Springfield Falcons this Sunday, March 26th at 4:05 p.m. All Sound Tigers games are web-cast live at www.soundtigers.com. Fans can also watch all AHL games live on the Internet via the B2 Networks pay per view.
The Sound Tigers' next home game at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard will be next Wednesday, March 29th when they host the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m. Information regarding Sound Tigers ticket packages, promotions and upcoming games is available on-line at www.soundtigers.com, by emailing info@soundtigers.com or by calling 203-334-GOAL.
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