
Panthers Reassign Olsen to Portland
March 16, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
Portland, ME - Florida Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon announced today the reassignment of defenseman Dylan Olsen to the Portland Pirates.
Olsen, a 6-foot-3, 210 pound defenseman from Calgary, Alberta, has played in eight games with the Panthers this season, scoring one assist. He was recalled yesterday on an emergency basis prior to Florida's game on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, but did not dress.
The 24 year-old sixth year pro has played in 38 games with Portland this season, recording 12 points (4-8-12) and 10 PIM.
Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the First Round (28th Overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Olsen has played a total of 124 NHL games with Chicago and Florida. Prior to turning pro, he played a season-and-a-half of NCAA Division I Men's Hockey with the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.
Olsen will be eligible to return to the Pirates lineup as they begin a three-game weekend road trip this Friday night at the XL Center against the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:15 p.m. Voice of the Pirates Jeff Mannix calls all the action beginning with the Pirates Pregame Show, Served by Dunkin Donuts, at 6:55 on the WPEI Portland Pirates Radio Network, Presented by Napa Auto Parts, on 95.9/95.5 FM.
The playoff push continues as the Pirates return home to host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Get tickets to the final WINsday of the season. Select seats are buy-one-get-the second ticket for just a dollar! Fans can exchange tickets from the last WINsday on January 27 for a free ticket. Hot dogs from the Cross Insurance Arena concessions stands will also be just $1 all night long! To get your One Dollar WINSday tickets today, call 207-PIRATES!
The Pirates round out the weekend hosting the Springfield Falcons for a two-game series starting Friday night at 7:00 p.m, which is the Pirates' annual Pink in the Rink game, presented by TD Bank. The Pirates will be wearing special pink jerseys to be auctioned off to support the American Cancer Society after the game. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Friday's game. And, start your Friday early with Happy Hour on the CN Brown Landing, starting at 4:56 p.m., including special Happy Hour pricing, $4 beer, $5 apps, and $6 cocktails! For tickets and more information call 207-PIRATES.
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