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January 4, 2008

P-Bruins sign Imbeault to a PTA

The Providence Bruins announced today that right wing Alexandre Imbeault has been signed to a Professional Tryout Agreement from the ECHL's Johnstown Chiefs. He is eligible to make his AHL debut tonight when Providence battles the Springfield Falcons at 7:30 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. With the move, the P-Bruins now have 24 players on their roster, including 13 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders.

Imbeault, 21, is off to nearly a point-per-game start in his rookie campaign, notching 10 goals and 17 assists for 27 points in 30 games for Johnstown to lead the team in scoring prior to his recall. The winger has enjoyed seven multiple-point outings this season, including a career-high four points on a goal and three assists one week ago against the Wheeling Nailers. The career contest came just two days after being named to the American Conference Team for the 2008 Chase ECHL All-Star Game. Imbeault began the year by participating in training camp with Providence, scoring one goal and one assist in two games before joining the Chiefs. Before turning pro, the Montreal, Quebec, native, spent four years playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Quebec Remparts, Victoriaville Tigres and, most recently, Chicoutimi Sagueneens. In his junior career, Imbeault scored 90 goals while adding 118 assists for 208 points in 245 games.

Posted by Art Martone at January 4, 2008 11:44 AM