Blackhawks Recall Dustin Byfuglien from Admirals
April 2, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
CHICAGO, Illinois - Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that Chicago has recalled defenseman Dustin Byfuglien from the Admirals.
Byfuglien (pronounced "BUFF-lihn"), 21, is a 6'3", 254 lb. defenseman from Roseau, Minnesota who will make his third stint with the Blackhawks in 2006-07. Byfuglien has now played in seven games for Chicago this season posting two assists and six penalty minutes.
In 57 games with Norfolk this season, Byfuglien has 15 goals and 27 assists for 42 points and 132 penalty minutes. He leads Admirals defensemen in goals, assists and points and is fifth among all AHL defensemen in scoring. At the time of his recall, Byfuglien was riding a six-game scoring and assist streak with one goal and six assists since March 17 versus Bridgeport.
Byfuglien played in the AHL All-Star Game in January. He won the CCM Vector Hardest Shot event at the skills competition with a blast clocked at 98.7 miles per hour. In 110 career AHL games (all with Norfolk), Byfuglien has 23 goals and 42 assists for 65 points and 207 penalty minutes.
Byfuglien was drafted by the Blackhawks in the eighth round (245th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He made his pro debut with the Admirals in October 2005 and then made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in March 2006. In 32 career NHL games, Byfuglien has three goals and four assists for seven points and 28 penalty minutes.
The Admirals return to Scope this week for a pair of critical games against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday and Friday night. On Wednesday night, the first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive an Admirals Frisbee courtesy of AAA Tidewater Virginia. Wednesday is also another BURGER KING® HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Wednesday. Purchase a DOUBLE WHOPPER® with Cheese Value Meal and bring your receipt to the Scope box office to receive two red level seats to an Admirals Wednesday regular season game for the price of one. For details, visit participating restaurants in the Hampton Roads area.
Friday night is Fan Appreciation Night. Hundreds of prizes will be given away to the best fans in the American Hockey League. Friday will also feature another STIHL Hometown Hero presentation.
To purchase tickets to an Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase Admirals ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs are on sale now at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit norfolkadmirals.com or call (757) 640-1212.
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