Mighty Ducks Call Up Bryzgalov

Published on January 3, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Cincinnati Mighty Ducks goaltender Ilja Bryzgalov was recalled Friday by the NHL Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Bryzgalov, a second-round pick by Anaheim in 2000, is 2-14-3 with a 3.26 goals-against average and .904 save percentage in 23 games with Cincinnati this season.

Goaltender Gregg Naumenko has been signed to a pro tryout contract to replace Bryzgalov.

Naumenko has played two games with Cleveland of the AHL this season, going 0-1-1 with a 3.85 goals-against average and .843 save percentage. Naumenko spent parts of the past three seasons with Cincinnati, posting a 39-41-10 record with a 2.95 goals-against average and .908 save percentage in 96 games.



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