Rumble up, Svitovback down
December 30, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA â The Springfield Falcons announced today that the Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Darren Rumble from the Falcons. The Falcons also announced that center Alexander Svitov has been reassigned to Springfield by the Lightning.
Rumble leads all Falcons defensemen in scoring this season with five goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 32 games played. He is 3rd on the Falcons in scoring and is tied for the team lead in assists this season. Rumble has played in two games with the Lightning this season not registering a point.
Svitov has played in six games with the Falcons this season collecting two goals and two assists with a +4 rating. He scored his first pro goal on November 11th against Providence. In 25 games with the Lightning this season, Svitov has two goals and two assists with 32 penalty minutes. He was the Lightning's 1st choice (3rd overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
The Falcons will continue a seven-game road trip this weekend when they head to St. John's, Newfoundland for two games against the Maple Leafs.
American Hockey League Stories from December 30, 2002
- Houston gives Ducks a problem - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Griffins Declaw Grizzlies, 6-2 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Saint John Flames Weekly - Saint John Flames
- Alban Returned to K-Zoo - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Monarchs To Host Dinner With NASCAR Superstar - Manchester Monarchs
- River Rats Set to Begin Tenth Calendar Year - Albany River Rats
- Bulldogs Have a December to Remember - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Godard Recalled, DiPietro Reassigned - Bridgeport Islanders
- 'Scratch-ing Ahead - Worcester IceCats
- Aeros Go Three-for-Three - Houston Aeros
- Falcons Weekly - Springfield Falcons
- Rumble up, Svitovback down - Springfield Falcons
- Wanvig Reassigned to Aeros - Houston Aeros
- Ward Named AHL Player of the Week - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Time Changed for Saturday's Game in Milwaukee - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Ward Named Player of the Week - AHL
- Something Special is 'Bruin' - AHL
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Time Changed for Saturday's Game - Milwaukee Admirals
- Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Tonight - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Crunch Looks to Snap Eight-Game Streak - Syracuse Crunch
- Additional Tickets Released for Tomorrow Night - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Americans vs. Syracuse Crunch - Rochester Americans
- Falcons in Greenfield Tuesday - Springfield Falcons
- Injuries, Schedule Test Pirates - Portland Pirates
- Blue and Gold Travel to Syracuse and Cleveland to Begin 2003 - Norfolk Admirals
- Buck-a-Bag Popcorn Night is Back - Saint John Flames
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.
