Wagner Recalled to Replace Injured Polak
Published on January 18, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
St. Louis, Mo. (January 18, 2009) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that defenseman Roman Polak will be sidelined indefinitely with a fractured right foot. He suffered the injury in the third period on Jan. 17 vs. Chicago.
In addition, the club has recalled defenseman Steve Wagner from the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.
Wagner, 24, has skated in 16 games for the Blues this season, collecting two points (one goal, one assist) along with 18 penalty minutes. The 6-1, 191-pound defenseman has played in 40 National Hockey League games, all with St. Louis, collecting 10 points (three goals, seven assists). This season with Peoria, Wagner has played in 23 games, notching 13 points (four goals, nine assists) and 17 penalty minutes.
The Grand Rapids, Minnesota native was signed by the Blues as an undrafted free agent on March 20, 2007.
The Rivermen will be in action tonight in San Antonio. Faceoff with the Rampage is at 5:00 p.m. and the live radio broadcast is available on Hippie 101.1FM, streaming audio online at www.rivermen.net and video through www.AHLlive.com.
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