Salmon Kings' Waugh Joins Moose

Published on February 17, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that defenseman Geoff Waugh has been loaned to the Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL).

The Winnipeg, MB native joins Moose after appearing in 47 games this season with the Salmon Kings, recording eight points (2g-6a) and 74 minutes in penalties.

The 27-year-old spent his entire 2009-10 season in Manitoba where he collected one assist and 41 penalty minutes across 29 games with the Moose. Waugh has played in 150 career AHL games between Manitoba, the Springfield Falcons, Binghamton Senators and Portland Pirates. In those games he has totaled three goals and seven assists for 10 points while serving 261 penalty minutes.

Waugh was a third round draft pick (#78 overall) of the Dallas Stars in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

The Salmon Kings finish their six-game road trip this weekend with three games in three nights versus the Stockton Thunder. Contests are Friday, February 18th, Saturday, February 19th and Sunday, February 20th. Puck drops on Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday's match goes at 4:00 p.m. To watch or listen live to Salmon Kings hockey visit www.salmonkings.com. Victoria returns home to face the Utah Grizzlies for a two-game set on Friday, February 25th at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.



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