Plekhanov and Wharton Sent to Elmira
Syracuse, NY, (Thursday, January 3, 2008)
Syracuse, NY (January 3, 2008) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that defenseman Andrei Plekhanov has been loaned to Elmira. In addition, defenseman Kyle Wharton has been reassigned by Columbus to Elmira.
Plekhanov, 21, has appeared in 22 games for the Crunch this season, registering 2 goals, 9 assists and 4 penalty minutes. Plekhanov also appeared in one game with Elmira this season, notching an assist. A native of Nizhnekamsk, Russia, Plekhanov was drafted by Columbus in the third round, 96th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Wharton, 21, has appeared in 13 games for the Crunch this season, tallying 2 goals, 1 assist and 29 penalty minutes. A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Wharton was drafted by Columbus in the second round, 59th overall, in the 2004.
The Crunch’s next game is Friday, January 4 as they travel to Albany to take on the River Rats. The Crunch’s next home game is Saturday, January 5 vs. Grand Rapids at the War Memorial at Oncenter at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473- 4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.