San Jose Sharks Forward Torrey Mitchell Sent To Worcester For Conditioning Assignment

Published on January 14, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


SAN JOSE - San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that forward Torrey Mitchell has been sent on a conditioning assignment to the Worcester Sharks, San Jose's top development affiliate in the American Hockey League.

Mitchell has missed the entire 2008-09 season thus far recovering from a leg injury.

Last season, his first in the NHL, Mitchell posted 20 points (ten goals, ten assists) and 50 penalty minutes while appearing in all 82 games. He also added three points (one goal, two assists) in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He was named the PlayStation "Sharks Rookie of the Year."

Mitchell was originally selected by San Jose in the fourth round (126th overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

The Sharks hit the road for 13 of their next 15 games including six straight beginning Wednesday night in Philadelphia at 7:05p.m. The Sharks' next home game is not until Friday, January 30th vs. the Springfield Falcons.

Be sure not to miss any of the action of the 2008-09 Worcester Sharks season and buy your tickets today! Fans can also purchase tickets to the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications. Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, contacting the Worcester Sharks office at 508.929.0500, or by crashing the net at www.sharksahl.com.

All games can be heard live on 580AM and 94.9FM WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.sharksahl.com.



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