Shannon named RBK Hockey/AHL Rookie of the Month

Published on November 1, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME- The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates center Ryan Shannon has been named the RBK Hockey/AHL Rookie of the Month for October. Shannon recorded a point in each of Portland's eight games in October, totaling seven goals and five assists for 12 points to lead the Pirates into first place in the Atlantic Division.

Shannon opened the season by scoring both Portland goals in a 4-2 loss to Springfield on Oct. 8. He picked up two power-play goals in a 4-1 victory at Bridgeport on Oct. 22, and scored twice more in a 5-2 win over defending Calder Cup champion Philadelphia on Oct. 28. Through October, Shannon leads all AHL rookies in points, and ranks first on the Pirates in goals and points and is tied for second with a plus/minus rating of plus-7.

In recognition of his achievement, Shannon will be presented with an etche! d crystal award prior to an upcoming Pirates home game.

A native of Darien, Conn., the 22-year-old Shannon signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on Apr. 3, 2005, after a stellar four-year career at Boston College. As captain of the Eagles in 2004-05, Shannon was a First Team ECAC all-conference selection, and he represented the United States at the 2003 World Junior Championships in Nova Scotia.

Other nominees for RBK Hockey/AHL Rookie of the Month include Albany center Petr Vrana, Binghamton right wing Patrick Eaves, Chicago center Jared Ross, Cleveland right wing Steve Bernier, Hamilton defenseman Andre Benoit, Hartford left wing Nigel Dawes, Hershey left wing Chris Bourque, Houston left wing Roman Voloshenko, Iowa left wing Loui Eriksson, Lowell center Brad Richardson, Peoria right wing Lee Stempniak, Providence center Tyler Redenbach, San Antonio defenseman Matt Jones, Syracuse center Geoff Platt, Toronto left wing Colin Murphy and Wilkes-Bar! re/Scranton left wing Daniel Carcillo.

This Thursday, fans can join Pirates center Ryan Shannon in the AHL chat room from 2:00-2:30 p.m. To catch up with Ryan Shannon go to www.theahl.com and click on the link to the AHL chat room. The Pirates next game is on Friday, November 4th in Lowell against the Lock Monsters at 7:35 p.m.

The next Pirates home game is on Saturday, Hockey Night in Portland, against the Lowell Lock Monsters at 7:05 p.m.

Season tickets are still available for the 2005-06 season at the Pirates office, located at 531 Congress Street in Portland. Ticket plans start at just $50. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fans can also purchase tickets over the phone by calling (207) 828-4665 or by e-mailing tickets@portlandpirates.com.

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