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SILLINGER’S NEW TEAM: BRIDGEPORT37-year old center agrees to AHL conditioning stint
islanderspointblank.com - 11/18/2008
SILLINGER’S NEW TEAM: BRIDGEPORT37-year old center agrees to AHL conditioning stint
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10:25 am - Point Blank has learned that the next step in the comeback of veteran center Mike Sillinger will be a conditioning stint in the American Hockey League. The 37-year old Sillinger, attempting to return to the NHL after major hip surgery, is expected to make his Sound Tigers debut ...

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Sillinger to AHL Bridgeport
Lighthouse Hockey — Sillinger to AHL Bridgeport Point Blank says that Mike Sillinger, still rounding into form after hip surgery last February, will report to (first-place!) AHL Bridgeport for a conditioning stint. With Nate Thompson hurt, Mike Comrie missing recent games ...

Islander Notables/Quick Hits
NEW YORK ISLANDER FAN CENTRAL — Point Blank: Mr Botta reports center Mike Sillinger will go on a three game minor league conditioning assignment and make his debut for the Sound Tigers this Sunday which Michael Fornabaio confirmed ...

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