Waugh, Boutin join Chiefs

Published on October 28, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA (October 28, 2006) - The Johnstown Chiefs today announced that defenseman Geoff Waugh and goaltender Jonathan Boutin have been assigned to the team by the AHL's Springfield Falcons.

Selected in the third round (96th overall) by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Boutin appeared in 19 games for the Chiefs last season, posting a record of 8-9-2 with a goals-against average of 2.93 and a save percentage of .920. In 22 games with Springfield in 2005-06, the Granby, Qc.-native was 8-12-2 with a goals-against average of 3.13 and a save percentage of .889.

Waugh, who was selected in the third round (78th overall) by the Dallas Stars in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, appeared in one game for Springfield this season. He completing his collegiate career at Northern Michigan University, where in 158 games with the Wildcats, the Winnipeg, Man.-native scored two goals and 34 assists while accumulating 276 penalty minutes.

The Johnstown Chiefs, "AA" affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, face the Cincinnati Cyclones on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Cambria County War Memorial. Good seats are still available at the War Memorial box office or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHF-TIXX.

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