Philadelphia Sends Backlund & Nodl Back To Glens Falls
Published on December 16, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
GLENS FALLS, NY - The Adirondack Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, announced today that the Flyers have returned goaltender Johan Backlund and left wing Andreas Nodl on loan to the Phantoms.
Backlund, 28, was recalled for the second time this season on December 8th and served as the Flyers backup goaltender for their last five games. The Skelleftea, Sweden native has a 6-8-0 record, with a 2.81 goals-against average, 0.903 save percentage and two shutouts in 15 appearances with Adirondack this season. Backlund leads the Phantoms in games played, wins, minutes played, goals-against average, shots faced, saves, save percentage and shutouts. He signed a one-year contract with the Flyers on March 26, 2009.
Nodl, 22, has appeared in 10 NHL games and has one assist for the Flyers this season since being recalled to Philadelphia on November 22nd. The Vienna, Austria native has three goals and one assist for four points in 16 games with the Phantoms this season. Over parts of three seasons with the Phantoms (2007-08 to 2009-10), Nodl has registered 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) and 26 penalty minutes in 58 regular season contests. He also has two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in 14 career Calder Cup Playoff games. Nodl was originally selected by the Flyers in the second round (39th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and signed an entry level contract with the Flyers on April 4, 2008.
Adirondack is currently preparing to host the Hamilton Bulldogs for the first time this season on Friday, December 18th for a 7:30 pm face off at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
In the spirit of the holiday shopping season the Phantoms are offering special free domestic ground shipping on all orders made at the Phantoms Online Team Shop. This special free shipping offer will expire on Sunday, December 20th, so get your Adirondack Phantoms Merchandise today. The Phantoms Online Store can be found at http://shopphantomshockey.com.
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