Benoit Pouliot has been recalled from Hamilton and will joining the Canadiens but will not be in the lineup in Atlanta vs. the Thrashers.
Monday, 21.12.2009 / 10:47 AM / News
Montreal Canadiens
PRESS RELEASE
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens announced monday that left winger Benoit Pouliot has been called up from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. Pouliot will join the Canadiens monday in Atlanta for tonight’s game against the Thrashers.
Pouliot recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in three games with the Bulldogs. He also maintained a +1 plus/minus rating, registered 11 shots on goal and served four penalty minutes.
Pouliot, 23, was assigned to the Bulldogs on December 10 for conditioning purposes. The 6’03’’, 199 lbs forward has yet to play a game with the Canadiens due to an injury. Pouliot played 14 games with the Wild this season, recording four points (2 goals, 2 assists), serving 12 penalty minutes with a plus/minus rating of 0 and averaging 11:56 minutes of ice time per game.