Tyson Strachan Added to Peoria
September 30, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
ST. LOUIS (September 30, 2009) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has assigned defenseman Tyson Strachan to the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.
Strachan, 24, has skated in 73 games for the Rivermen over the past two seasons. He made his NHL debut with the Blues in 2008-09 and collected three assists and 39 penalty minutes in 39 games. For the Rivermen last season he had five points (2g, 3a) and 67 penalty minutes in 29 games. He also had 11 PIM in three playoff games against Houston.
The native of Melfort, Sask. was originally selected in the fifth round (#137 overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Rivermen open the 28th season of professional hockey in Peoria on Saturday, Oct. 3 against the Grand Rapids Griffins. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive magnet schedules courtesy of Heritage Bank. Comcast will be presenting an appearance by Marvel's Spider-man and Iron Man and it is Rivermen Fun, Family & Safety Night presented by Getz Fire Equipment Co.
Single game tickets are now on sale as well as full and partial season ticket packages through the team's office at the Peoria Civic Center by calling (309) 676-1040. Don't miss out on great perks for full-season ticket holders like monetary savings, free weekday bonus tickets, unused ticket redemption, team events, and more! Visit www.rivermen.net for more information.
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