Sather heads to Hartford
April 12, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
New York, April 12, 2006 -- New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman David Liffiton has been reassigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Liffiton, 21, made his NHL debut last night vs. the Islanders and recorded two penalty minutes, one hit and one blocked shot. Prior to his recall, he skated in 55 games with Hartford (AHL), registering two goals and nine assists, along with 158 penalty minutes. The 6-2, 210-pounder returns to the Pack ranking second on the team in penalty minutes (158).
The Rangers held an optional practice today at the MSG Training Center. Henrik Lundqvist (lower body), Tom Poti (upper body), Marek Malik (upper body) and Darius Kasparaitis (lower body) all remain out day-to-day. Martin Rucinsky (upper body) and Steve Rucchin (lower body) remain sidelined indefinitely.
The team will return to action tomorrow, April 13, to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena (7:30 PM).
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