June 14, 2007
Lovejoy Signs AHL Contract
WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins have signed defenseman Ben Lovejoy to an American Hockey
League contract, it was announced Thursday.
Lovejoy, 23, led all Dartmouth College defensemen and ranked sixth
on the Big Green with 23 points (7+16) during his senior
season.
Following the completion of his college career, Lovejoy signed an
Amateur Tryout Contract with the Norfolk Admirals (AHL) on March
22. He appeared in five games with Norfolk, going scoreless with
six penalty minutes.
In three years at Dartmouth, the 6-2, 214 pound native of Orford,
New Hampshire recorded 54 points (11+43) in 96 games. He began his
collegiate career at Boston College in 2002-03, posting six assists
in 22 contests.
