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Richards And Pohl Selected As All Stars

December 30, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Youngstown SteelHounds News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown SteelHounds in conjunction with the Central Hockey League announced today that forwards Chris Richards and Petr Pohl have been selected for the 2008 CHL All Star Game to take place on Wednesday, January 16th at the Broomfield Entertainment Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

It will be Richards fifth All Star appearance while Pohl will be making his first.

Chris Richards, 32, is in his third year as a SteelHound and is making his third consecutive CHL All Star appearance. The Austintown, Ohio resident has 11 goals and a team-leading 22 assists. The ninth year pro is ninth all time in the CHL for assists with 398. "What can I say about Richie? He is such a great leader for us," said Head Coach Kevin Kaminski. "It just shows what kind of a pro he is getting named to his fifth All Star team."

Petr Pohl, 21, is a second year pro from Prostejov, Czech Republic. He leads the team with 34 points coming on 13 goals and 21 assists. His efforts earned him a call up to the American Hockey League's Syracuse Crunch in November. "Well deserved," said Kaminski. "It is great that a young guy like Petr has been recognized as an elite player in our league."

Richards and Pohl join goaltender Andy Franck as Hounds to be named All Stars.

The Hounds are home for two games against the Tulsa Oilers on Friday, January 4th and Saturday the 5th. Tulsa is lead by former SteelHounds Captain Jeff Christian. This will be Christians' first return to Youngstown since being traded in the off season. Both game are scheduled to start at 7:05. Tickets are on sale for as little as $8 with great group rates available. For information call (330) 747-PUCK.

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