Official Release: Canadiens Assign Drewiske to Bulldogs

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Drewiske has looked like a reasonable bottom pair d-man. Nothing less, nothing more. (PHOTO: Montreal Gazette)

Hamilton Bulldogs’ Press Release
03/03/2014 11:20 AM
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have assigned defenceman Davis Drewiske to the Bulldogs.

Drewiske has not played yet this season due to injury. The 29-year-old split the 2012-2013 season between the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League. In 20 games with Los Angeles, the 6’2”, 219-pound defenceman recorded four points (one goal, three assists) and 14 penalty minutes. In nine games with Montreal, the Hudson, Wisconsin native recorded three points (one goal, two assists) and no penalty minutes.

Photo: François Lacasse/Getty Images
Photo: François Lacasse/Getty Images

In 135 career NHL regular season games with the Kings and Canadiens, Drewiske has recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) and 67 penalty minutes. In 66 career American Hockey League games with the Manchester Monarchs, he has recorded 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) and 101 penalty minutes.

The undrafted defenceman was acquired by the Canadiens in a trade with the Kings on April 2nd, 2013 in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

Hamilton’s next game is scheduled for Friday, March 7th when the ‘Dogs will host the Oklahoma City Barons (AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers) at FirstOntario Centre at 7:30 p.m.