AHL Peoria Rivermen

Wood, Croxton Recalled from ECHL Alaska

Published on November 15, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Peoria, IL (November 15, 2006) - Peoria Rivermen General Manager of Hockey Operations Kevin McDonald announced today that defenseman Stephen Wood and right wing Kevin Croxton have been recalled from the team's ECHL affiliate, the Alaska Aces - 2006 ECHL Kelly Cup Champions. Both players are on two-way, AHL/ECHL contracts with the Rivermen and the Aces.

Wood, 25, has skated in five games for the Aces, posting two goals and 20 penalty minutes (PIM). After not dressing for the first six 2006-07 Rivermen games, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound native of Sudbury, Massachusetts, played in the team's last four contests in October with a +1 plus/minus rating, while seeing significant time on the power play. He competed in 52 AHL games over his previous two seasons with the Philadelphia Phantoms, notching 13 points (2g, 11a) and collecting 36 penalty minutes (PIM).

Croxton, 24, leads the Aces in goal scoring (6), is tied for the team lead in power-play goals (2), is tied for fourth in plus/minus (+3) and is tied for seventh in points (8). The 6-foot-3, 200-pound native of Calgary, Alberta, participated with the Blues at the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in September in Traverse City, Michigan. The tournament featured eight NHL teams: Detroit (host), St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Columbus, Dallas, Atlanta, Minnesota and the New York Rangers.

Croxton completed a four-year, NCAA Division I career with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC) with 143 points (57g, 86a) in a school-record 147 games last spring. Upon the conclusion of his senior season, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound native of Calgary, Alberta, enjoyed a 10-game AHL stint with the Springfield Falcons, notching four points (2g, 2a). As a senior, he captained RPI, leading the team in points (39) and assists (25) over 31 contests.

The Rivermen visit the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday, November 17 in the first of four meetings at Van Andel Arena this season. Game time is 6:00 p.m. CST. On Saturday, November 18, Peoria returns home to welcome the Milwaukee Admirals to Carver Arena at 7:00 p.m. The first 1,500 fans will receive an Advance Auto Parts/Rivermen-branded hat. On Sunday, November 19, the Rivermen make their way to Chicago to face off against the rival Wolves. Game time is 4:00 p.m.

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