FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Saturday, September 24, 2011

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned three players to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate and returned one player to his junior club. There are now 31 players remaining in the Coyotes training camp.

The following players have been assigned to the Portland Pirates (AHL):

· Goaltender Justin Pogge

· Defenseman Dean Arsene

· Defenseman Tyler Eckford

The Coyotes returned defenseman Brandon Gormley to the Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL).

The Coyotes have four preseason games remaining, including a home game at Jobing.com Arena versus the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. For ticket information, please visit phoenixcoyotes.com or call 480-563-PUCK (7825).

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