Montreal Reassigns Kyle Chipchura And Max Pacioretty To Hamilton
December 28, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
MONTREAL, QC - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that forwards Kyle Chipchura and Max Pacioretty have been reassigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs from the Canadiens.
Chipchura, 22, has played in 23 games for the Bulldogs this season recording 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists). The native of Westlock, Alberta has also competed in one game for the Canadiens this year. In 2007-2008, the Bulldogs captain split the season between Hamilton and Montreal recording 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 36 games during his rookie season with the Canadiens. In 39 games with the 'Dogs, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound centre posted 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). Montreal's 1st round, 18th overall selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft has played in a total of 150 games for the Bulldogs registering 83 points (32 goals, 51 assists) along with 109 penalty minutes.
Pacioretty, 20, has played in 29 games with the 'Dogs earning 20 points (three goals, 17 assists). The 6-foot-1, 203-pound left wing, spent last season with the University of Michigan where he accumulated 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) in 37 games. The native of New Canaan, Connecticut was a 1st round, 22nd overall selection by Montreal in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
The Bulldogs return to Copps Coliseum tonight when they host the Americans for a game at 6:00 p.m. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with a pre-game show 30 minutes prior to each scheduled game-time.
2008-2009 Hamilton Bulldogs single-game and season tickets are now available! For more information, call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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