Pirates Recall Hodges from Manchester
Published on February 23, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
Portland, ME - Portland Pirates General Manager Eric Joyce today announced the recall of forward Steven Hodges from the Manchester Monarchs of the ECHL.
Hodges, a 6-foot, 187 pound center from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, was recently cleared to play after off-season surgery. The 21 year-old joined the Monarchs on February 12 after being reassigned from Portland. He played five games with Manchester, scoring a goal and adding two assists for three points. He also had a plus-2 rating.
Selected by Florida in the Third Round (84th Overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Hodges played five seasons of major junior hockey in the WHL with the Chilliwack Bruins and Victoria Royals.
Hodges will be available to take the ice for the Pirates tomorrow night when they face the Hartford Wolf Pack at the XL Center.
The Pirates finish off their seven-game road trip tomorrow night at the XL Center in Hartford against the Wolf Pack. Game time is 7:00 p.m. "Voice of the Pirates," Jeff Mannix, has all the action starting with the Pirates Pregame Show, Served by Dunkin Donuts, on the WPEI Portland Pirates Radio Network, Presented by Napa Auto Parts, on 95.9/95.5 FM.
The Pirates return home to Cross Insurance Arena to take on the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins on Friday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Friday Night is Hockey Night in Portland. Show a valid college ID at the Trusted Choice Box Office and get $4 off a main deck ticket, courtesy of Sun Tan City. Start your Friday night early with Happy Hour on the CN Brown Landing, starting at 4:56 p.m., including special Happy Hour pricing, $4 beer, $5 apps, and $6 cocktails!
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