Wolves Bid Legace Farewell
November 9, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves have released goaltender MANNY LEGACE from his Professional Tryout Contract (PTO), and the 10-year National Hockey League veteran has been signed by the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Toronto native appeared in six games with Chicago, after being signed on Oct. 12, posting a 2-2-1 record with a 3.21 goals-against average and.898 save percentage. He also notched one shutout, blanking the Manitoba Moose on all 30 shots on Oct. 23, though the team went on to drop a 1-0 decision in the shootout that game.
LEGACE amassed a 177-92-33 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and 23 shutouts in 337 career NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings (1998-99), Detroit Red Wings (1999-2004, 2005-06) and St. Louis Blues (2006-09). He also appeared in 11 Stanley Cup playoff games, notching a 4-6 record and a 2.54 goals-against average, which includes winning the 2002 Stanley Cup as a member of the Red Wings.
Last season, the 36-year-old goaltender accrued a 13-9-2 record with a 3.18 goals-against average and.885 save percentage in 29 NHL games with the St. Louis Blues. He also posted a 14-7-1 record with a 2.00 goals-against average and.935 save percentage in 23 American Hockey League outings with the Peoria Rivermen. LEGACE also recorded a 3-4 record with a 2.52 goals-against average and.899 save percentage in seven Calder Cup playoff matchups with Peoria.
The Wolves return to action on Friday when they travel to Texas to visit the San Antonio Rampage at the AT&T Center at 7 p.m. For more information, or tickets to Wolves home games, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com. Justin Skelnik Media Relations Coordinator Chicago Wolves Direct Line: 847-832-1965 Fax: 847-724-1652 jeskelnik@chicagowolves.com.
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