Wolves Ink Simpson
Published on February 2, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves have signed left wing REID SIMPSON, a veteran of 301 National Hockey League games, to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO).
The Flin Flon, Manitoba, native collected 18 goals, 18 assists, 36 points and 838 penalty minutes over parts of 12 NHL seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 40-year-old left wing also amassed 63 goals, 137 points and 1,178 penalty minutes in 328 career AHL contests with the Hershey Bears, Albany River Rats, Milwaukee Admirals and Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Penguins.
Most recently, SIMPSON spent two seasons (2005-07) with Chekhov Vityaz of the Russian Super League, where he posted 13 points (3G, 10A) and 506 penalty minutes in 77 games.
In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Wolves travel to British Columbia this week for a pair of matchups with the Abbotsford Heat at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre on Thu., Feb. 4, at 9:30 p.m., and Fri., Feb. 5, at 9:30 p.m.
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