Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Forward Chris Minard
Published on October 30, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Chris Minard from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.
Minard, 26 leads the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in seven games this season. He is also tied for the team lead with two game-winning goals and a plus-9 rating. Minard made his NHL debut with Pittsburgh last season registering two points in 15 games, including his first career NHL goal and first NHL assist.
The 6-1, 200-pound forward has played 166 career games in the AHL over parts of five seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals, the Albany River Rats, the Lowell Devils and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He has tallied 123 points (71 goals, 52 assists) along with 89 penalty minutes.
The native of Owen Sound, Ontario signed as a free agent with the Penguins on July 12, 2007.
American Hockey League Stories from October 30, 2008
- Blues Sign Goaltender Chris Holt - Peoria Rivermen
- 14th Annual Houston Aeros Charity Golf Classic to be held December 8 - Houston Aeros
- First annual "Be A Leader" community service day a complete success - Worcester Sharks
- Additional Parking Spots Now Available at the Norfolk Radisson Hotel - Norfolk Admirals
- Phantoms Welcome Phillie Phanatic On Sunday - Adirondack Phantoms
- Griffins to Host First of 15 Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs Nights - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Predators Trade For Ramholt, Jessiman - Milwaukee Admirals
- Superchick to Perform on November 8 - Peoria Rivermen
- Hugh Jessiman Traded To Nashville - Connecticut Whale
- We Will Rampage With Back-To-Back Games - San Antonio Rampage
- Florida Panthers Recall Shawn Matthias - Rochester Americans
- Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Forward Chris Minard - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Worcester Sharks Host Monarchs On Saturday - Worcester Sharks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Stories
- Pens Shut-Out Phantoms in Spirited Preseason Finale
- Penguins Win Preseason Tilt at Hershey, 6-3
- Penguins Preseason Game against Phantoms Canceled
- Penguins Reveal Initial Preseason Roster Before Exhibition Opener
- Penguins, Times-Shamrock Announce New Radio Partnership
