Mighty Ducks Assign Skinner to Moose

Published on March 11, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


The Anaheim Mighty Ducks announced they have assigned defencemen Brett Skinner to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.

Skinner, 22, was acquired by the Mighty Ducks in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks on March 9, 2006. In return, the Canucks received defenceman Keith Carney and the rights to defenceman Juha Alen. The Brandon, MB native is in his first season as a pro. Previous to the trade, Skinner had played in 50 games so far this year with the Manitoba Moose. He had scored three goals and 18 assists for 21 points and 31 penalty minutes. In three seasons at the University of Denver, Skinner played in 122 games with the Pioneers, where he scored 15 goals and 67 assists for 82 points and 87 penalty minutes.

Skinner was originally drafted by the Canucks with their third choice, 68th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

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