Three former 'Dogs dealt on NHL trade deadline day
February 27, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ON - Three former Hamilton Bulldogs were dealt today prior to the National Hockey League's 3:00 p.m. trade deadline. Ex-'Dogs moved by their respective NHL clubs were forwards Jason Ward and Georges Laraque, and goaltender Ty Conklin.
Ward, traded by the Los Angeles Kings to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 5th round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, played in three seasons with the Bulldogs from 2002-2005. Collecting 129 points (51-78-129) in 148 games with the 'Dogs, Ward was named to the Hamilton Spectator's Bulldogs all-decade team and won the Less Cunningham Award for the AHL's most valuable player in the 2002-2003 season.
Laraque, acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Phoenix Coyotes for Daniel Carcillo and a 3rd round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, was a Bulldog for three seasons from 1996-1999. He accumulated 78 points (30-48-78) and 426 penalty minutes in 144 career games in Hamilton. Laraque was named as the enforcer on the Hamilton Spectator's Bulldogs all-decade team.
Conklin, dealt by the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Buffalo Sabres for a 5th round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, played three seasons with the Bulldogs in two different stints (2001-2003, 2005-2006). In 78 career games with Hamilton, Conklin posted a record of 33-27-11, with a 2.77 goals against average and a .910 save percentage.
In operation since 1936, the American Hockey League is the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. Over 80 percent of NHL players are AHL graduates, and more than 350 AHL players were recalled to the NHL during the 2005-2006 season alone.
The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday, February 28th at the Omaha Civic Auditorium when they battle the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights at 8:00 p.m. Fans can listen to the game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show at 7:40 p.m. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website.
The next scheduled home game for Hamilton is on Sunday, March 18th in Montreal at the Bell Centre against the Syracuse Crunch at 3:00 p.m. The Dogs' return home to Copps Coliseum on Wednesday, March 21st to host the Rochester Americans at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for all 'Dogs home games (except home game #32) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666.
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