Two Get Loaned to Binghamton; Goaltender Patzold Assigned from Cleveland

Published on February 18, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- Johnstown Chiefs Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Toby O'Brien announced today that center Dominic Forget and defenseman Ian Manzano have been recalled to the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators. In an unrelated move, the Chiefs AHL affiliate Cleveland Barons have re-assigned San Jose Sharks goaltending prospect Dimitri Patzold (PAT-zohld) to the Chiefs.

Forget, 22, is tied with Jeff Zehr as the team's leading scorer with 13 goals and 35 points in 50 games. The 5'9, 170 LBS native of Ste. Julie, Quebec was also the Chiefs leading scorer in 2002-03 with 23 goals and 62 points in 70 games. Forget has played two AHL games in his career, both with the Cleveland Barons last season.

Manzano, 26, has appeared in 49 games for the Chiefs this season, scoring two goals and 18 points. He is tied for the team lead in plus/minus with a +8. The Dorval, Quebec native is no stranger to the American Hockey League, playing 26 games last season for the now defunct Saint John Flames.

Patzold, 21, has played in 21 games for the Barons this season, going 8-12-0, with a 2.91 GAA and a 0.913 save percentage along with three shutouts. The 6'0, 190 LBS native of Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan was the San Jose Sharks third choice, (107th overall) in the 2001, NHL Entry Draft. In the current issue (February 17, 2004) of the "Hockey News," Patzold is listed eighth on the Sharks "Future Watch."

Both Manzano and Forget are expected to join the Senators in time for their game tonight at Syracuse. Patzold will join the Chiefs for their practice Thursday morning (T.B.A.)

The Chiefs are off until Saturday when they host the Trenton Titans. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #8 Budweiser car will be on display at the arena throughout the game. Also, the first 1,500 people will receive a FREE Budweiser car poster from Von's United Beverage. Sunday afternoon, the Chiefs host the Dayton Bombers at 2:30 p.m. Following Sunday's game, there will be a "Skate With the Chiefs." Admission is free; however skate rentals will not be available. Tickets are still available at the War Memorial box office, or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1-800-CHF-TIXX.

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