Potter joins Pack
Published on December 22, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
New York, December 22, 2008 -- New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Corey Potter has been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Potter, 24, has skated in one game with the Rangers this season. He made his NHL debut on December 7 vs. Calgary. The 6-3, 200-pounder registered two goals and nine assists for 11 points, along with 30 penalty minutes in 24 games with Hartford (AHL) prior to his recall on December 14. He ranked second on the team among defensemen in goals (two) and points (11), and was tied for second among Wolf Pack blueliners in assists (nine). The Lansing, Michigan native has recorded two multiple-point games this season, including a multiple-assist effort on October 22 at Worcester.
From today's practice, Nikolai Zherdev and Dmitri Kalinin did not skate. The Blueshirts return to action tomorrow, December 23, when they will face off against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden (7:00 PM). Prior to the game, the team's morning skate is scheduled for 10:30 AM at the MSG Training Center. The Rangers have won their last seven meetings vs. Washington at MSG, outscoring the Capitals, 25-12, during the stretch.
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