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Moose Assign Aspenlind & Shantz to Victoria; Release Curry from PTO

October 11, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


The Manitoba Moose today announced they have re-assigned forward Josh Aspenlind and goaltender David Shantz to the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL. As well, they announced they have released defenceman Sean Curry from his professional tryout contract.

Aspenlind, 24, appeared in 62 games with the Lake Erie Monsters last season, collecting seven points (3g & 4a) along with 53 penalty minutes in that span. The Langley, BC native has played in a career 91 American Hockey League games between Binghamton and Lake Erie. Throughout his AHL career, the right winger has accumulated nine points (4g & 5a) along with 92 penalty minutes.

Shantz, 24, appeared in 30 games last season with the Abbotsford Heat. In that span, he earned a 15-10-4 record, 2.75 goals against average, and 0.908 save percentage. He also suited-up for 28 games with the Salmon Kings of where he boasted an 18-5-4 record, 2.88 goals against average, and 0.910 save percentage. The Burlington, ON native has played in 58 career AHL games between Rochester and Abbotsford where he accumulated a 20-27-7 record, 3.09 goals against average, and 0.900 save percentage. Shantz was originally drafted by the Florida Panthers in the second round, 37th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Curry, 28, played in 67 games last season with the Adirondack Phantoms where he scored 11 points (4g, 7a) and collected 73 penalty minutes. The Burnsville, MN native has played in 525 career games in the AHL with Adirondack, Philadelphia, Providence, and Lowell. In that time, he's scored 108 career points (34g, 74a) and recorded 781 penalty minutes. He has also appeared in 40 career Calder Cup games where he has 17 points (2g, 15a) and 81 penalty minutes. Curry was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 2001 NHL entry draft, 211th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes.

After opening the season with two straight wins in Peoria and Rockford, the Moose will open their home schedule on Friday, Oct. 15th when they take on their division rival, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Gametime that night is 7:30 p.m. On opening night fans will receive a Moose Fridge Magnet Schedule and everyone at the game will be entered into a draw for one of three Hardcore Hockey bar fridges. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the 2010-11 Manitoba Moose player introductions.

Fans can buy tickets to that game and all other individual Moose games at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 780-3333 or by going online at www.ticketmaster.ca or www.moosehockey.com. Fans can also still purchase season tickets and mini-packs by calling the Moose offices directly at 987-7825 (PUCK).



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