Phantoms Add NHL Vet Matt Walker
Published on December 11, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have loaned 6-4, 215-lb defenseman Matt Walker to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, for conditioning purposes, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Walker played his firrst action for the Adirondack Phantoms in Friday night's 5-2 victory at the Syracuse Crunch.
Walker, 30 (4/7/1980), has not appeared in a regular season game for the Flyers this season. He underwent surgery on October 20 to repair a torn labrum and bony impingement in his right hip. Walker appeared in four preseason games this year, scoring one goal and posting 10 PIM along with a minus-2 rating. He was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning along with a fourth-round pick in exchange for Simon Gagne on July 19, 2010.
Walker has played in 306 NHL games mostly with the St. Louis Blues from 2002-08. He played with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2008-09 and with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2009-10.
Adirondack's next home game is Saturday, December 11 against the Portland Pirates featuring the team's first annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans get to bring their teddy bear donations for the Salvation Army to the game and throw them on the ice after the Phantoms score their first goal.
Don't be left out! Tickets for all Phantoms games are on sale now. Discount rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Save off the individual ticket price by asking the Phantoms about their great group rate packages.
The AHL is celebrating their 75th anniversary season and is the top development league for the NHL. More than 85 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates and more than 6 million fans attend AHL games every year.
Come watch future NHL stars and up-and-coming Flyers prospects with exciting Adirondack Phantoms hockey! A variety of ticket packages for all the fast-paced action are on sale now. The Phantoms selection of discount ticket packages includes 3-packs, 6-packs, 12 and 22 Select Plans, full season plans and Flex Packs. Choose the plan that works best for you! Get your tickets at the Phantoms office inside the Glens Falls Civic Center, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Phantoms at 518-480-3355.
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