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Minard Knocks Down Two Records With One Goal

March 26, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


One of the longest standing records in team history finally fell on Wednesday night, as Chris Minard posted his 32nd goal of the season in a 5-3 win against the Grand Rapids Griffins.

That tally set a new franchise best for goals in a single season. The former record of 31 was set by Toby Petersen during the 2002-03 season, and tied by Michel Ouellet in 2004-05.

Minard also set a new record for career power play goals with his 32nd, bypassing Tom Kostopoulos for the mark.

Minard has recorded 57 goals in 104 games over two seasons with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and now ranks eighth on the team's all-time goal scoring list, four ticks behind Eric Meloche.

The native of Owen Sound, Ontario, currently ranks third in the AHL in goals (32), second in power play goals (19) and tied for third in game-winning goals.

CONNOR JAMES NAMED TEAM CAPTAIN: Connor James has been named the 14th captain in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins history, it was announced Wednesday by head coach Todd Reirden.

PENGUINS CAPTAINS, YEAR-BY-YEAR

1999-2000 Tyler Wright, Steve Leach, John Slaney

2000-2001 John Slaney, Sven Butenschon

2001-2002 Jason MacDonald

2002-2003 Tom Kostopoulos

2003-2004 Tom Kostopoulos, Kris Beech, Patrick Boileau

2004-2005 Alain Nasreddine, Rob Scuderi

2005-2006 Alain Nasreddine

2006-2007 Micki DuPont

2007-2008 Nathan Smith

2008-2009 David Gove, Connor James

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ALUMNI GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW: General admission tickets to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins alumni game, scheduled for April 4 at 2:00pm, are on sale now. Tickets are just $12, and available at the Wachovia Arena Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, at any TicketMaster location or by phone at 570-693-4100. Penguins season ticket holders can get their tickets for just $10 by contacting their Penguins account executives.

The alumni game will feature former members of the Penguins, including Dennis Bonvie, Chris Kelleher, Casey Harris, Jean-Paul Tessier, Steve Webb, Greg Crozier, David Weninger, Jim Leger, John Slaney, Eric Meloche, Stephen Dixon and Steve Parsons lacing up the skates against the Hershey Bears alumni.

Additionally, the famous Hanson Brothers (www.hansonbrothers.net) will serve as reinforcements for the Penguins that night, and will stay to entertain the crowd during the Penguins-Bears AHL game that night at 7:05pm.

All proceeds from the game will benefit the Penguins/United Way Charity Fund. Sponsors for the event include the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, Lucky's Sporthouse, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Hilton Garden Inn and Wyoming Valley Health Care System.

WILKES-BARRE JUNIOR PENS TO TAKE THE ICE AT COAL STREET RINK: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are happy to announce the formation of the Wilkes-Barre Junior Pens hockey program, which will be based out of the city's new ice rink at Coal Street Park. The Junior Pens are expected to begin play during the winter of 2009.

"The Penguins have been committed to the area's youth hockey community since the team's formation a decade ago," said Penguins CEO, Jeff Barrett. "We've been working with Mayor Tom Leighton's office for several years hoping to bring youth hockey back inside the Wilkes-Barre city borders, and the ongoing rejuvenation of the Coal Street ice rink has played a major part in helping us to achieve this goal.

"At the same time, we will continue to work with the other youth hockey organizations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, and look forward to continuing our mission of growing the sport across the region."

"The City of Wilkes-Barre's $14 million renovation project will completely transform Coal Street Park into a premier public recreational facility. Through programs like their junior hockey team, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will make this great project even better," commented Mayor Thomas M. Leighton.

The Junior Pens will include teams ranging from the Mite (ages 6-8) to Midget (ages 15-16) levels. More information on joining the Wilkes-Barre Junior Pens will be available in the near future.

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