Canadiens reassign three to Bulldogs
December 3, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that the team has reassigned forwards Andrei Kostitsyn and Garth Murray as well as defenseman Jean-Philippe Cote to the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Murray, 23, was recalled by the Canadiens before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Kings to replace Radek Bonk, out with a groin injury.
Kostitsyn, 20, played in his first two NHL games, on Thursday, December 1 against the Buffalo Sabres and on Saturday, against the Kings. His callup became necessary when captain Saku Koivu injured a groin.
Cote, 23, played in the Canadiens last three contests, including his first NHL game on Tuesday November 29 in Ottawa, against the Senators. He was recalled by the Canadiens on November 29 to replace defensemen Andrei Markov and Mike Komisarek. During those three games, Côté did not collect any point but showed a plus/minus rating of +1.
The Bulldogs return to the ice on Wednesday, December 7, when they take on the Griffins at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
The Bulldogs next home game will take place on Friday, December 9, when they face the Syracuse Crunch at Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m. This game can be seen live on Hamilton's Cable 14.
Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen or watch every game on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the 'Bulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the 'Dogs website. The AHL and B2 have entered into a partnership that will allow fans to watch every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season. To watch a game, go to the Bulldogs website and click on the B2 'Watch the Game Live' icon. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the colour commentary for home games and select road games.
Tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), any Ticketmaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca, or at Sports Obsession in Jackson Square.
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