AHL Syracuse Crunch

Scoville Recalled By Columbus

Published on April 2, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (April 2, 2004) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled defenseman Darrel Scoville. The team also announced that they have released defenseman Brian Van Abel from his amateur try-out agreement.

Scoville, 28, appeared in 66 games with Syracuse this season, recording 10 goals, 32 assists and 69 penalty minutes. In six games with Columbus this season, Scoville has recorded one assist, his first NHL point, on February 28 vs. Colorado. In 342 career AHL games with Saint John and Syracuse, Scoville has 46 goals, 121 assists and 446 penalty minutes. A native of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Scoville was signed as a free agent by Columbus on July 10, 2001.

Van Abel, 23, appeared in 127 games with Dartmouth (ECAC) over the past four seasons, tallying 5 goals, 17 assists and 58 penalty minutes. A native of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, Van Abel did not appear in any games with Syracuse.

The Crunch travel to Rochester tonight for a 7:35 p.m. game. Crunch action can be heard on SportsRadio 620WHEN with play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott or by logging onto the Crunch website at www.syracusecrunch.com and clicking on the Listen Live! icon. On Saturday, April 3 Syracuse hosts the Americans at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter box office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.

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