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Forney Returned to Eagles' Roster
Courtesy: Eagles Media Relations

LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, proud affiliate of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets & the AHL's St. John's IceCaps, announced today that forward Michael Forney has been re-assigned to the ECHL.

In 44 games with Colorado this season, the former 3rd round draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers has registered 37 points (13-24-37), a +10 plus/minus rating and 47 penalty minutes.  Forney saw action in three games with the IceCaps in what was his first call-up of the season.

Colorado will take on the Idaho Steelheads Tuesday & Wednesday at the Budweiser Events Center before finishing their busy week with games in California on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.