Peterson Returns From AHL Grand Rapids

December 25, 2008 - 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 re-assigned to the club by Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.

Peterson, 27, was recalled by the Griffins on Dec. 21 but did not appear in a game. The Northborough, Mass. native and fifth-year professional has three goals and eight points, and a team-leading plus-eight rating in 21 games this season with the RoadRunners.

Peterson 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 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, 58 assists, and 366 penalty minutes in 299 ECHL games.

The RoadRunners travel to the Orleans Arena at 8:30 p.m. Friday to battle the Las Vegas Wranglers. Catch all the action live on Independent 1310 KXAM beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 8:15 p.m.

Phoenix returns to US Airways Center at 7:05 p.m. Saturday when they welcome the Ontario Reign.

Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online 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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