Ryznar and Tallackson Returned to Albany

Published on March 25, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


Albany N.Y. - The Albany River Rats announced today that left wing Jason Ryznar and right wing Barry Tallackson have been reassigned by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.

Ryznar, 23, went scoreless with a minus one rating in eight games with New Jersey this season. He posted four goals and 16 assists for 20 points along with a minus one rating in 48 games with the River Rats during the 2005-06 campaign. The Anchorage, Alaska native was drafted by the Devils with their third choice (64th overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut back on January 24, 2006.

Tallackson, 22, did not see any action since his recall on March 9th and recorded one goal and one assist with a minus two rating in 10 NHL games this year. He ranks second on the River Rats with 36 (14-22) points with a plus two rating and five power play goals in 49 games during the 2005-06 season. The native of Grafton, North Dakota was New Jersey's second choice (53rd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

The River Rats visit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tonight in a 7:05pm road contest from Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. The game broadcast can be heard live starting at 6:50pm with the Capitaland Motors GMC pre-game show on Real Oldies 1240 WVKZ. Each game during the regular season can be viewed for a nominal fee or heard free of charge online at www.albanyriverats.com .

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

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