Tyler Ruegsegger Re-Joins Aces
April 13, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
Alaska Aces forward Tyler Ruegsegger has been returned to the team from the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League, Head Coach Brent Thompson announced on Wednesday. Ruegsegger and the Aces begin their post-season on Friday, April 15 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals against Idaho at Sullivan Arena. Playoff tickets are on sale now at the Aces office, the Sullivan Arena Box Office, Fred Meyer Stores, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, and the latest promotional news and updates, fans can visit the Aces at their Facebook page for more information, or call the Aces at 907.258.ACES.
Ruegsegger, 23, finished the season with the Heat after being called up in mid-March. He registered assists in each of his first three games, and finished his AHL stint with five points (1g, 4a) in 12 games. His goal was the first of his AHL career, and was the lone tally in an Abbotsford 1-0 victory on April 4 vs. Hamilton. Ruegsegger was a huge addition to the Aces, registering 15 points (9g, 6a) in 23 games after being acquired mid-season from the Utah Grizzlies. The former University of Denver forward combined for 29 points (16g, 13a) in 58 games in the ECHL portion of his rookie season. The Lakewood, CO native is a former 6th round selection (#166 overall) of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2006 NHL Draft. While with Denver, Ruegsegger finished third all-time with 28 power play goals. In his senior year, he finished second on the Pioneers with a career-high 41 points, while serving as an alternate captain. He was named to 2010 All-WCHA Second Team, and was a co-recipient of Denver's award for top scholar athlete in 2010, 2008, and 2007. He was named to All-WCHA Academic Team three times, and majored in business administration. Ruegsegger represented the U.S. at 2008 World Junior Championships, helping the club to a fourth-place finish. Prior to college, he won a national championship at Shattuck-St. Mary's in 2005.
The Aces 2011 Kelly Cup Post-Season begins on Friday, April 15 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Playoff tickets are on sale now at the Aces office, the Sullivan Arena Box Office, Fred Meyer Stores, or online at www.ticketmaster.com U2RQro48OA4nDow6FxySfCYHPFBoGE8-Q1u4nw==]. For the most up-to-date team and promotional information, please visit the Aces on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/alaskaaceshockey. Fans can also call the Aces office at 907.258.ACES.
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