Skinner Loaned To AHL Lake Erie
November 14, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and the Worcester Sharks, announced today that center Peder Skinner has been loaned to the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League.
Skinner, 22, has one goal and four points through 11 games this year. The Isle-aux-Morts, Newfoundland native and second-year professional earns his first promotion to the AHL one season after being selected to National Conference roster that participated at the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game in Stockton, Calif. Skinner finished third on the RoadRunners in scoring and tied for 19th overall among ECHL rookies in 2007-08 with 23 goals and 54 points in 72 games.
Skinner recorded a career-high 29 goals and 70 points in 2006-07 with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. He signed with Kingston in November, 2005 after leaving Michigan State University midway through his sophomore season. Skinner registered totals of 100 goals, 148 assists, and 248 points in 252 career junior and collegiate games.
Skinner attended training camp with Lake Erie in October.
The RoadRunners continue a three-game road trip at 8:05 p.m. Friday when they visit the Victoria Salmon Kings at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in the opener of a two-game weekend series. Catch all the action live on Independent 1310 KXAM beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 7:45 p.m.
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center for a three-game home-stand at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 when they welcome the Las Vegas Wranglers.
Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2008-09 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
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