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Messier Signed By Scorpions

December 4, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The Scorpions have beefed up their defense by reaching into NHL Hall of Fame bloodlines. Head coach Randy Murphy has signed Lyon Messier to a contract.

Messier is the son of former NHL star and Hall of Fame member Mark Messier. The younger Messier, 21, is a defenseman who started the season with the Charlotte Checkers.

Previously, Messier spent four seasons in the junior ranks. Last year he played with the Lincoln Stars in the USHL appearing in 46 games. The Dallas, Texas native scored 17 points (5G, 12A) and collected 45 penalty minutes, helping Lincoln advance to the league semi-finals.

While playing in the USHL he was known for his skill on the power play. During the 2007-08 season, 13 of his 17 points came with his team on the man advantage.

Messier joins current Scorps defenseman Aaron MacInnis as players with NHL ties. MacInnis is the nephew of NHL Hall of Fame member Al MacInnis.

ROSTER MOVES

To make room on the roster, defenseman Dylan Row has been waived. In 19 games Row collected eight assists and 26 penalty minutes.

Michael Beynon will be activated from the injured reserve this week. Beynon has played in four games picking up four penalty minutes and a +2 plus/minus rating. Rookie forward Sam Bowles has been waived.

WEEKEND'S PROMOTIONS

The Scorpions host Amarillo Friday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. Friday, bring your favorite stuffed animal for the "Teddy Bear Toss." After the Scorpions score their first goal, toss the fuzzy friends onto the ice. The Exchange Club of Rio Rancho will also be selling bears for purchase at the game. All stuffed animals collected will be given to local children in need.

Saturday night features the annual Toys for Toy Tots Drive and Koozie Night. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate and receive $2 off your game ticket. All toys will be collected by the U.S. Marines and distributed to those in need during the holiday season. The first 1,500 fans through the doors on Saturday receive Koozies courtesy of Massage Envy.

Group tickets and corporate partnership prices are now more affordable than ever after the Scorpions reduced prices across the board. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out more information about your professional hockey team. The Scorpions have been named the 2008 Rio Rancho Rotary Business of the Year.

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