Peterson Recalled To AHL Grand Rapids
February 9, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and the Worcester Sharks, announced today that defenseman Brett Peterson has been recalled by Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.
Peterson, 27, leads all RoadRunners' defensemen in scoring with three goals and 15 points in 39 games and currently maintains a plus-seven rating. The Northborough, Mass. native and fifth-year professional signed a free agent contract with Grand Rapids on Sep. 5 after collecting four goals and 14 points and 101 penalty minutes in 69 games last season with the Florida Everblades. He was re-assigned to the RoadRunners on Oct. 29. Peterson also appeared in two games earlier this year with the Flint Generals of the International Hockey League where he notched a goal and recorded two penalty minutes.
Peterson has spent the majority of his professional career in the ECHL skating with Atlantic City, Johnstown, and Florida. The former Boston College defenseman has registered 24 goals, 65 assists, and 410 penalty minutes in 317 ECHL games.
The RoadRunners continue a season-long eight-game road trip at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday when they visit the Las Vegas Wranglers at the Orleans Arena. Catch all the action live at www.phxroadrunners.com beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 8:15 p.m.
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 when they welcome the Alaska Aces.
Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online at ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2008-09 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
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