Post by bradleyminoski on Aug 6, 2009 15:26:45 GMT -4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CHIEFS BRING BACK DEFENSIVE PAIR
August 5, 2009
For more information contact Ray Schmitt
814-539-1799 x 226
ray@johnstownchiefs.com
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Johnstown Chiefs, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, and the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters and Syracuse Crunch, announced today that they have signed defensemen Mike Knight and Greg Gallagher for the 2009-10 season.
“We’re thrilled to have Knight and Gallagher back. They are both hard-working, consistent performers who are also great representatives of the Chiefs organization and the Johnstown community. We expect they will provide leadership and solidify our back-end,” said Vice President and General Manager Bill Bredin.
Knight, 24, enters his third season as a Chief and fifth as a pro. He skated in 44 games for Johnstown last season and produced 25 points (5G, 20A) to lead Chiefs defensemen in scoring. He also showed a knack for the rough stuff while racking up 103 penalty minutes, and led the defensive corps with a plus-8 plus/minus rating. In his two seasons in Johnstown, Knight has posted impressive overall numbers with 59 points (14G, 45A) in 99 games to go along with 240 penalty minutes and a plus-22 rating.
Greg Gallagher, Knight’s regular defensive partner, also returns for his third season in the black and gold. One of the most consistent members of the 2008-09 Chiefs, Gallagher skated in 67 games with only Ryan Del Monte (69) appearing in more. The 25-year-old from Framingham, Massachusetts had a strong up-tick in his offensive numbers during this third pro season. His 23 points (4G, 19A) were the most he has produced in his career and tied with Kyle Bushee for the third most among Chiefs defensemen. Originally claimed off of waiver from Pensacola in December 2007, Gallagher has played 112 games for Johnstown and put up 32 points (6G, 26A).
Mike Knight - Defense
Born Oct 7 1985 -- Toronto, ONT
Height 6.00 -- Weight 210 -- Shoots R
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2001-02 Belleville Bulls OHL 64 2 7 9 46 11 0 0 0 8
2002-03 Belleville Bulls OHL 68 7 21 28 71 7 0 1 1 4
2003-04 Belleville Bulls OHL 34 6 11 17 32 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 Plymouth Whalers OHL 27 1 3 4 40 9 3 1 4 16
2004-05 Plymouth Whalers OHL 64 8 40 48 126 4 0 0 0 16
2004-05 Greenville Grrrowl ECHL 3 2 1 3 0 7 0 6 6 6
2005-06 Toledo Storm ECHL 20 3 11 14 24 13 1 7 8 28
2005-06 Greenville Grrrowl ECHL 33 3 6 9 57 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Merano Italy 32 6 16 22 84 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 55 9 25 34 137 6 0 1 1 12
2007-08 Binghamton Senators AHL 4 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Rockford Ice Hogs AHL 2 0 0 0 8 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 44 5 20 25 103 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Lake Erie Monsters AHL 2 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Norfolk Admirals AHL 2 0 0 0 19 -- -- -- -- --
Greg Gallagher - Defense
Born Feb 23 1984 -- Framingham, MA
Height 6.01 -- Weight 189 -- Shoots L
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002-03 Hobart College NCAA 25 2 8 10 24
2003-04 Hobart College NCAA 26 2 15 17 14
2004-05 Hobart College NCAA 24 5 9 14 35
2005-06 Hobart College NCAA 27 5 18 23 30
2006-07 Knoxville Ice Bears SPHL 34 3 7 10 20 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 22 0 4 4 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 4 0 1 1 0 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Pensacola Ice Pilots ECHL 9 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 45 2 7 9 22 6 0 2 2 2
2008-09 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 67 4 19 23 69 -- -- -- -- --
Be a part of Chiefstown! The 2009-10 season starts at home on October 17 against Cincinnati. Chiefs season ticket packages are on sale right now. Don’t miss out on all the great benefits of being a Chiefs season ticket holder. There are even special discounts for children, students, military veterans, and seniors. You can speak to a season ticket representative today by calling the Chiefs at 814-539-1799, or by visiting the team’s office during business hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
CHIEFS BRING BACK DEFENSIVE PAIR
August 5, 2009
For more information contact Ray Schmitt
814-539-1799 x 226
ray@johnstownchiefs.com
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Johnstown Chiefs, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, and the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters and Syracuse Crunch, announced today that they have signed defensemen Mike Knight and Greg Gallagher for the 2009-10 season.
“We’re thrilled to have Knight and Gallagher back. They are both hard-working, consistent performers who are also great representatives of the Chiefs organization and the Johnstown community. We expect they will provide leadership and solidify our back-end,” said Vice President and General Manager Bill Bredin.
Knight, 24, enters his third season as a Chief and fifth as a pro. He skated in 44 games for Johnstown last season and produced 25 points (5G, 20A) to lead Chiefs defensemen in scoring. He also showed a knack for the rough stuff while racking up 103 penalty minutes, and led the defensive corps with a plus-8 plus/minus rating. In his two seasons in Johnstown, Knight has posted impressive overall numbers with 59 points (14G, 45A) in 99 games to go along with 240 penalty minutes and a plus-22 rating.
Greg Gallagher, Knight’s regular defensive partner, also returns for his third season in the black and gold. One of the most consistent members of the 2008-09 Chiefs, Gallagher skated in 67 games with only Ryan Del Monte (69) appearing in more. The 25-year-old from Framingham, Massachusetts had a strong up-tick in his offensive numbers during this third pro season. His 23 points (4G, 19A) were the most he has produced in his career and tied with Kyle Bushee for the third most among Chiefs defensemen. Originally claimed off of waiver from Pensacola in December 2007, Gallagher has played 112 games for Johnstown and put up 32 points (6G, 26A).
Mike Knight - Defense
Born Oct 7 1985 -- Toronto, ONT
Height 6.00 -- Weight 210 -- Shoots R
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2001-02 Belleville Bulls OHL 64 2 7 9 46 11 0 0 0 8
2002-03 Belleville Bulls OHL 68 7 21 28 71 7 0 1 1 4
2003-04 Belleville Bulls OHL 34 6 11 17 32 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 Plymouth Whalers OHL 27 1 3 4 40 9 3 1 4 16
2004-05 Plymouth Whalers OHL 64 8 40 48 126 4 0 0 0 16
2004-05 Greenville Grrrowl ECHL 3 2 1 3 0 7 0 6 6 6
2005-06 Toledo Storm ECHL 20 3 11 14 24 13 1 7 8 28
2005-06 Greenville Grrrowl ECHL 33 3 6 9 57 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Merano Italy 32 6 16 22 84 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 55 9 25 34 137 6 0 1 1 12
2007-08 Binghamton Senators AHL 4 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Rockford Ice Hogs AHL 2 0 0 0 8 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 44 5 20 25 103 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Lake Erie Monsters AHL 2 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Norfolk Admirals AHL 2 0 0 0 19 -- -- -- -- --
Greg Gallagher - Defense
Born Feb 23 1984 -- Framingham, MA
Height 6.01 -- Weight 189 -- Shoots L
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002-03 Hobart College NCAA 25 2 8 10 24
2003-04 Hobart College NCAA 26 2 15 17 14
2004-05 Hobart College NCAA 24 5 9 14 35
2005-06 Hobart College NCAA 27 5 18 23 30
2006-07 Knoxville Ice Bears SPHL 34 3 7 10 20 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 22 0 4 4 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 4 0 1 1 0 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Pensacola Ice Pilots ECHL 9 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 45 2 7 9 22 6 0 2 2 2
2008-09 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL 67 4 19 23 69 -- -- -- -- --
Be a part of Chiefstown! The 2009-10 season starts at home on October 17 against Cincinnati. Chiefs season ticket packages are on sale right now. Don’t miss out on all the great benefits of being a Chiefs season ticket holder. There are even special discounts for children, students, military veterans, and seniors. You can speak to a season ticket representative today by calling the Chiefs at 814-539-1799, or by visiting the team’s office during business hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
