Peterson Dealt To Johnstown

Published on March 16, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the New York Islanders, have announced that defenseman Brett Peterson has been traded to Johnstown as part of the future considerations to complete the trade for center Shawn Mather.

Peterson, 23, notched three goals and nine points in 56 games with the Bullies after signing as a free agent on October 26. The Northborough, MA native is in his rookie season following a four-year collegiate career at Boston College.

Mather, 25, is currently tied for the Chief's scoring lead with 19 goals and 43 points through 56 games. The Chatham, ON native leads Johnstown with five game-winning goals, including one on December 11 at Historic Boardwalk Hall where he scored 16 seconds into overtime to lead the Chiefs to a 5-4 victory over the Bullies. Mather began his professional career in 2001-02 with the New Orleans Brass playing for current Bullies Vice President and General Manager Dan Belisle. The four-year professional has tallied 66 goals and 156 points in 255 career games.

The Bullies conclude their season-long nine-day, five game road trip at 7PM Thursday at WesBanco Arena against the Wheeling Nailers. Catch all the action live on ESPN Radio 1450AM and the SurferNetwork beginning with "Bullies Countdown" at 6:40PM.

Atlantic City returns to Historic Boardwalk Hall on Friday and Saturday for "Beach Weekend." The Bullies host the Peoria Rivermen at 7:05PM Friday and the Reading Royals at 7:05PM Saturday. For each game, the Bullies will wear beach-themed jerseys sponsored by the Atlantic City Booster Club. The game-worn jerseys will be available for purchase through a silent auction beginning on Friday and lasting until the start of the third period on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction will benefit various charities in South Jersey. For more information or to order tickets, call (609) 348-PUCK.

For more information on the Bullies latest transactions, contact Dan Weiss at (609) 348-7809. For more information on South Jersey's only professional hockey team, visit www.boardwalkbullies.com.

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