Rheaume Returns to River Rats

Published on November 3, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release

Albany N.Y. - The Albany River Rats announced today that center Pascal Rheaume has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the club by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.

Rheaume, 32, went scoreless with a minus six rating in 12 games for the Devils this season. He placed third on the River Rats with 24 goals and 49 points in 78 games during the 2004-05 campaign. The Quebec native is among Albany franchise leaders in: games played (330/5th), goals (108/2nd), assists (133/4th), points (214/3rd), power play goals (28/2nd) and was a member of the 1995 Calder Cup championship squad. He has NHL totals of 39 goals, 52 assists for 91 points in 305 career games with St. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, the New York Rangers and New Jersey.

The River Rats return to the ice on Friday, November 4, 2005 against the Hartford Wolf*Pack in a 7:00pm face-off at Pepsi Arena. Family Fun Friday allows fans the opportunity to purchase four game tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for only $44. The team has added to the package by offering a family portrait that will be taken at the game and available free of charge through the club's website at www.albanyriverrats.com .

Albany River Rats games can be heard on Moon Radio AM 1160 WABY and Real Oldies AM 1240 WVKZ beginning 15 minutes prior to face-off with the Capitaland Motors GMC Pre-Game Show. Fans can hear each broadcast at www.albanyriverrats.com or watch every game live online for a nominal fee.

The Albany River Rats, owned and operated by Capital District Sports Inc., are in their 13th American Hockey League campaign and serve as the National Hockey League affiliate of the New Jersey Devils.

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