AHL Manchester Monarchs

Monarchs Recall James From Bakersfield

Published on December 8, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release


MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have recalled left wing Connor James from the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL, Director of Hockey Operations Hubie McDonough announced on Wednesday. James, 22, has appeared in 17 games with the Condors this season. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound native of Calgary, Alberta, has 15 points (7-8=15) and seven penalty minutes in the 17 games. Selected by the Kings in the ninth-round (279th overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, James leads the Condors with a plus-10 rating and two short-handed goals. He also ranks second on the team with seven goals and third on the team with 15 points. James, a rookie out of Denver University (WCHA), collected 57 goals and 149 points (57-92=149) in 160 games over four seasons (2000-04) with the Pioneers.

The Monarchs return to action when they meet the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Arena at Harbor Yard on Friday, December 10 at 7:35 p.m. After that, they'll meet the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Hartford Civic Center on Saturday, December 11 at 7:05 p.m., and then return home for a tilt with the Springfield Falcons at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Sunday, December 12 at 4:05 p.m. Catch all of the play-by-play action of Monarchs hockey with Ken Cail on the Monarchs Radio Network (WGIR-AM 610, Manchester; WGIN-AM 930, Rochester; WGIP-AM 1540, Exeter; WTSL-AM 1400, Lebanon) and at www.monarchshockey.com.

Ticket Availability: 125 seats in the Gold level and 1,700 seats in the Silver level remain for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Toys For Tots: The Monarchs Care Foundation and Toys For Tots are teaming up to make the holiday season brighter for children in need. To help out, bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Monarchs game against the Falcons on December 12. Get into the giving spirit with Monarchs Care and Toys for Tots.

Union Leader Family Value Night/Londonderry Marching Band: Don't miss a special intermission performance from the most recognized band in the state, the Londonderry Marching Band, when the Monarchs host the Falcons on Sunday. Also, look for a Union Leader Family Value Night order form in the state's most-read paper. Families pay for the tickets and the Union Leader pays for the food. Great Value!



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