October 30, 2009

GLENS FALLS, NY – The Adirondack Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, announced today that the Flyers have recalled right wing David Laliberte from loan with Adirondack.

Laliberte, 23, ranks second on the Phantoms with six points (1 goal, 5 assists) in eight games played this season; he is tied for the team-lead in assists. The St. Liboire, Quebec native was drafted by Philadelphia in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2004 NHL entry draft, but has not yet played a regular season game in the NHL. Laliberte (pronounced lah-LEE-buhr-tay) has played in 105 career AHL games with the Phantoms over the last three seasons, recording 63 points (32 goals, 31 assists) and 66 penalty minutes. He had a breakout season in 2008-09, scoring 28 goals and posting 48 points in 70 games with the Phantoms; he played in his 100th career AHL game when Adirondack traveled to Syracuse on October 10th. The Flyers will host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, October 31st for a 1:00 pm face off at Wachovia Center.

The Phantoms are in Ontario where they will battle the Toronto Marlies on Friday, October 30th at 7:00 pm at Ricoh Coliseum. Adirondack’s next home game is scheduled for Sunday, November 1st against the Syracuse Crunch; a 5:00 pm face off at the Glens Falls Civic Center. There will be a post-game skate with the players for all Phantoms Season Ticket Holders immediately following Sunday’s game; Season Ticket Holders must bring their own skates to participate.

The Time Warner Cable Cup Four-Pack is now on sale at the Phantoms office, starting as low as $56. 2009-10 Phantoms full and partial season ticket packages are still available for the 2009-10 season presented by Bud Light. For more information please contact the Adirondack Phantoms at (518) 480-3355 or online at www.phantomshockey.com.