January 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE â" January 19, 2010
Capitals Recall Karl Alzner from Hershey
ARLINGTON, Va. â" The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Karl Alzner from the
Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Alzner, 21, is a second-year pro who stands 6â™3â, 206 pounds and has recorded four assists in 14 games with the Capitals this season. The Burnaby, British Columbia, native has played 27 games for Hershey this season and has one goal, five assists and only 10 penalty minutes. His +17 rating is tied for 10th in the AHL.
Alzner was Washingtonâ™s first-round selection, fifth overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and wears No. 27 for the Capitals.
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