Wednesday, September 21, 2011

McNeill Returns for Opening Weekend

Press Release

Prince Albert SK- The Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League have announced that they have re-assigned 18-year-old centre Mark McNeill, who will rejoin the Raiders for practice Thursday September 22nd.

Chicago drafted McNeill in the 1st round, 18th overall, at the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft in Minnesota. During the 2010-2011 campaign with the Raiders, the Edmonton, Alberta product scored 81 points in 70 games including a team leading 49 assists. In 1 pre-season appearance with the Blackhawks, McNeill notched 1 assist.

McNeill is expected to be in the line up when the Raiders begin the 2011-2012 regular season in Saskatoon Friday September 23rd. The Raiders return to the Art Hauser Centre Saturday September 24th for the 900 CKBI home opener against the Blades.


(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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