Canadiens call up Mathieu Carle from the Hamilton Bulldogs
While it was reported yesterday by RDS that the Canadiens had called up D Mathieu Carle from the Hamilton Bulldogs, the official word from the Canadiens’ camp was sent out today.
Carle is to fill in for Hal Gill, who was injured in practice yesterday after taking a shot off the foot.
No news yet on the extent to Gill’s injury, but this is a perfect opportunity for the young defensive prospect to bring his size and defensive play, as well as his ability to pinch in when needed, to the forefront. In a growingly depleting Montreal blue line, one would think that if Carle impresses, he may just stick around for a while.
Please read on for the official Habs press release.
Montréal (November 3, 2009) – The Montreal Canadiens announced today that defenseman Mathieu Carle has been called up from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs.
Carle, 22, played in 11 games this season with the Bulldogs. He registered 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists), with a +2 rating and 10 penalty minutes.
The 6’00’’, 203 lbs defenseman participated in his fourth training camp with the Canadiens last September. He played in four of the club’s seven preseason games, before being assigned to the Bulldogs on September 29.
Carle played in 59 games with the Bulldogs in 2008-09. He registered 29 points (7 goals, 22 assists), posted a +10 plus/minus differential and totalled 43 penalty minutes.
Carle was selected in the second round by the Canadiens (third pick – 53rd overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
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