Two Go Up to Colorado

Published on November 28, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Lowell, Mass. - The Lowell Lock Monsters announced several lineup changes in preparation to their three games this weekend, including the recall of C Brad Richardson and LW Paul Healey to the Colorado Avalanche.

Richardson, 20, was recalled by Colorado last weekend and made his NHL debut on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. He played over nine minutes in the game and finished with one shot and a minus-1 in the contest. Richardson was Colorado's fourth selection (#163 overall) in the 2003 Entry Draft and ranks fourth on the Monsters in points with 13. He was the club's nominee for AHL Rookie of the Month in October and is currently Lowell's leading rookie scorer.

Richardson played the previous four seasons with Owen Sound of the Ontario Hockey League (2001-02 to 2004-05). He finished runner-up for the OHL's Most Outstanding Player Award in 2004-05 after posting 41 goals and 56 assists in his final year for the Attack. The Belleville, Ontario, native is the sixth Lock Monsters player to be recalled to the NHL this season.

Healey, 30, is being recalled for the third time this season and joins Richardson and RW Cody McCormick already in Colorado. He has played in two games with no points and 14 penalty minutes. Healey currently has eight points (4g-4a) and 25 penalty minutes in 18 games with Lowell.

The Lock Monsters host a pair of games this weekend at Tsongas Arena, starting with Friday night against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Game time is 7:35 p.m.

On Saturday at 7:35 p.m., the Providence Bruins come to town for the first time this season. That night is Teddy Bear Toss Night, sponsored by Lowell General Hospital. Fans are asked to bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game and when the Monsters score their first goal of the night, throw the Bears on the ice. They will be collected and donated to the Pediatric Ward at LGH, as well as to other children's charities throughout the Merrimack Valley. On Sunday afternoon the Monsters complete their home and home with Providence on the road at 4:05 p.m.

Individual tickets start at $10 and are on sale now at the Tsongas Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Flex Packs, Holiday Hat Trick packages and Monsters merchandise make great gifts for the holidays, and are on sale now. Contact the Lock Monsters ticket office at (978) 458-PUCK (7825) for more information. All games home and away, can be heard live on 980 WCAP with the Voice of the Monsters, Ryan Johnston.

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