AHL Rochester Americans

Stewart Reassigned To Rochester

January 30, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Florida Panthers announced today that they have reassigned right wing Anthony Stewart to the Rochester Americans.

Stewart, 22, will rejoin the Amerks for the second time this month after receiving his seventh promotion to the National Hockey League. A native of LaSalle, Quebec, Stewart has collected 19 points (8+11) and 24 penalty minutes (PIM) in 24 American Hockey League contests this season. The 6-foot-1, 227-pound forward has one assist in 24 appearances with the Panthers. Stewart was Florida's first-round selection (25th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

The Rochester Americans open their February 2008 schedule this week with a weekend pair against the North Division leading Toronto Marlies.

The home-and-home series between the division rivals will begin on Friday, February 1st as the Marlies make their fourth trip back to The Blue Cross Arena for the sixth of eight of meetings this season. The 7:35 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks. Rochester is 0-5-0 this season and 9-14-0 all-time against the Toronto Maple Leafs' affiliate.

The contest falls on the next installment of the Amerks' Friday Night Frenzies. Fans can enjoy live music from Bandit in the main lobby of The Blue Cross Arena up until gametime. The game will also be "Go Red for Women" Night as the American Heart Association will distribute 6,000 rally cards.

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