Panthers Reassign Globke To Rochester
Published on February 28, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that the Florida Panthers have reassigned right wing Rob Globke to the Amerks.
Globke, 25, returns to Rochester after appearing in nine games with the Panthers in his first NHL recall of the season. In 49 American Hockey League contests with the Amerks, the Farmington, Michigan, native has 19 points (8+11) and 28 minutes in penalties. The 6-foot-3, 201-pound forward was Florida's second-round selection (40th overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Rochester opens its March 2008 schedule this weekend with a trip to the War Memorial at Oncenter on Saturday, March 1st to face rival Syracuse Crunch. The 7:30 p.m. divisional contest is the eighth of 12 scheduled meetings between the I-90 adversaries and will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks. The Amerks fell 3-2 in overtime in their last meeting with the Crunch in Syracuse on February 16th. Rochester is 2-4-1 this season and 78-61-16 all-time against the Columbus Blue Jackets' affiliate.
The weekend continues Sunday, March 2nd, as Rochester plays host to the Iowa Stars. The Amerks, who dropped a 4-2 decision in their last meeting with Iowa on January 21st, aim to settle the score in the second and final game between the two teams this season. The 6:05 p.m. contest can be heard live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks and it will also be televised tape delayed on Time Warner SportsNet Channel 26. The Amerks are 4-1-0 all-time against the Stars.
Sunday's contest falls on AAA night. Anyone who is a AAA member can show their membership card to The Blue Cross Arena Box Office and receive 100 End Seating for $10.00 each (Regular $16.00) or 200 End Seating for $10.00 each (Regular $12.00). Sunday is also Supercuts $6.00 Sunday. Kids 12 and under can purchase a $6.00 Sunday ticket in the 100 and 200 end seating areas. Lastly, fans are also invited to head down to The Distillery at 3010 Winton Rd South to enjoy the official postgame party. Fans can show their guest checks from The Distillery at the BCA Box Office for a $3.00 discount off any 100 or 200 premium Amerks ticket (Regular price $21.00).
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