April 15, 2011
Blackhawks Call Pirri
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Thursday that they have
recalled former Rensselaer forward Brandon Pirri from the American
Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
Pirri, 20, made his NHL debut on Oct. 9 in the Blackhawks 2010-11
home opener at the United Center. Chicago’s second selection
(59th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto native
ranked third on the IceHogs, and shared eighth among AHL rookies,
with 31 assists and finished fourth on Rockford with 43 points in
his first professional campaign.
The Blackhawks will meet the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena at
9:00 P.M. (CT) on Friday, April 15 in Game 2 of the 2011 Western
Conference Quarterfinals.
