Thursday, 26.11.2009 / 1:38 PM
Montreal Canadiens
PRESS RELEASE
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens announced today that centreman David Desharnais has been assigned to the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. Desharnais will join the Bulldogs today in Cleveland for the first of a 2-game series against the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday, November 27.
Desharnais, 23, had been recalled yesterday from the Bulldogs. The 5’07’’, 177 lbs forward played in his first in the NHL, against the Penguins in Pittsburgh. He was held pointless recorded one hit and played seven minutes and 55 seconds.
Desharnais recorded 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in seven games before being called up. He added 13 shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes. He missed the first 13 games of the season with a foot injury.