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RIO’S O’LEARY EARNS CALLUP TO AHL

By admin | March 12, 2008

Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that left wing Mark O’Leary has been called up to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins, the top affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.

He is expected to sign a professional tryout with the team prior to Wednesday’s game vs. the Toronto Marlies. The Griffins also play this Saturday vs. the Lake Erie Monsters and on Sunday at Toronto.

A second year pro, the 23-year-old Owen Sound, Ontario, native represents the first Killer Bees player to be called up to an AHL team during the regular season. Primarily a checking line winger, O’Leary posted 20 points (5-15-20) in 55 games with the Bees this season, nearly doubling his point total (6-5-11) from his rookie campaign.

“I’m excited for Mark and for our organization,” explained Killer Bees Head Coach Paul Fixter. “Even in a season that has been as trying as this, there are always bright spots and this is one of them. Mark’s commitment on and off the ice, and his tremendous work ethic, make him deserving of this opportunity. I hope it makes other players realize you never know when an opportunity will present itself.” 

—killerbeehockey.com—

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2 Responses to “RIO’S O’LEARY EARNS CALLUP TO AHL”

1. Deek Lysonvok Says:
   March 12th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

   So was it the team or the player that was being held back? I just read on the fan site that Ol’ Mark stepped it up and shot not one but two sweet goals!

2. Crystal Says:
   March 13th, 2008 at 7:07 pm

   I don’t want my honey bun to leave he is a amazing player for the bees..he should stay cause thats why i go to some hockey games to see him play good and amazing…

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