Salmon Kings' Gendur Recalled To Manitoba

February 27, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today forward Dan Gendur has been recalled by the Manitoba Moose.

The Victoria, BC native began was originally assigned by Manitoba to the Salmon Kings on October 20th. Gendur has played in 43 games with Victoria collecting 33 points (9g-24a) and 79 minutes in penalties.

Gendur began this season and his professional career with the Moose after signing a 3-year entry level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on October 1st. His was recalled by the Moose on December 12 as well as December 29. In total he has played in 10 games for the Moose collecting a goal and two minutes in penalties.

Prior to turning professional the 21-year-old played in the WHL for the previous four seasons with both the Everett Silvertips and the Prince George Cougars. Last season in 60 games he compiled 84 points (29g-55a) with Everett.

The 5-11, 190lb right winger was originally drafted by the Vancouver Canucks with their seventh round choice, 206th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

The Salmon Kings continue their 11-game road trip on March 4th when they travel to Idaho to take on the Steelheads in Boise. Game time is 6:10 p.m. MST. The Salmon Kings return to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Wednesday, March 11th to open a four-game set against the Ontario Reign. For tickets call 220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.

Single game tickets are available at the Select You Tickets box office at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, by calling 250-220-7777 or by visiting www.selectyourtickets.com. Get hooked on Salmon Kings hockey!



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