AHL Rochester Americans

Panthers Recall Meyer For Fourth Time This Season

Published on February 13, 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 recalled left wing Stefan Meyer. The recall is Meyer's fourth this season and second within the past 11 days.

Meyer, 22, left Rochester early this morning to join the Panthers and will be eligible to compete in tonight's National Hockey League contest against the Montreal Canadiens. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the BankAtlantic Center.

A native of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan, Meyer has skated in three games with the Panthers this season. In 48 American Hockey League contests with the Amerks, the 6-foot-2, 194-pound forward has registered 28 points (16+12) and 43 PIM. His 16 goals and 28 points currently ranks him first and fourth on the team, respectively. Meyer was Florida's second-round selection (55th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

The two oldest teams in the American Hockey League will be in action on Friday, February 15th as Rochester hosts the Hershey Bears in the last game of its current four-game homestand. The 7:35 p.m. contest is the second of two meetings this season and will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks. The game will also be televised live on Time Warner SportsNet Channel 26. The Amerks dropped a 3-1 decision to the Bears on October 20th at Giant Center in the previous encounter between the two teams. Rochester is 0-1-0 this season and 179-199-53 all-time against its longtime rival.

Friday's contest falls on the next installment of the Amerks' Friday Night Frenzies. Fans can enjoy live music from the Spencerport Jazz Band up until gametime. As part of the festivities, all fans in attendance that night will take a home a 2007-08 Amerks team photo courtesy of Connors and Ferris. It's also Zweigle's Night. The package includes four 200 Level End seats, four hot dogs, four sodas and four magazines for $60.00. It may be purchased through the Amerks office at 585-454-5335 or through The Blue Cross Arena Box Office.

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