Stars Sent Left Winger

Published on December 12, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release


DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced today that the Dallas Stars have loaned left wing Mathias Tjarnqvist to their American Hockey League (AHL) club in Iowa.

The 26-year old Tjarnqvist has appeared in five games for Iowa this season. In those five contests, he has notched five goals and one assist: 5(5/1/6). He notched Iowa's third short-handed goal of the season on December 3rd. He's skated in 12 games for Dallas this season, recording six penalty minutes: 12(0/0/0)6.

Listed at 6-2, 196 pounds, the Umea, Sweden born left winger has played in 30 NHL games in his career, accumulating one goal, one assist and eight penalty minutes: 30(1/1/2)8. A third round selection of the Dallas Stars in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he skated in 46 games in his native Sweden, recording 17 points last season, while his 2003-04 AHL numbers reflect 60 games, with 15 goals and 13 assists: 60(15/13/28).

NEXT HOME GAME: The Iowa Stars welcome the Chicago Wolves back to the Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, December 16th. Join KCCI Channel 8 and the Stars as they join the US Marine Corps and their Toys for Tots program. Marines will be on hand to collect new toys and/or monetary donations prior to the game. Friday is also Group Incentive Night! Bring a group of 20 or more and everyone in the group will receive a special Iowa Stars Santa Hat. All Iowa Stars Ticketing information can be obtained by visiting iowastarshockey.com or by calling 515-23-STARS.



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