PELUSO UPDATE

[FISH 24 7]

Fourteen players reassigned to Norfolk Admirals


Chicago, IL (September 24, 2001) - General Manager Mike Smith announced today that the Blackhawks have sent 14 players to their minor league camp at Norfolk.

PLAYER POSITION ASSIGNMENT
Craig Andersson Goaltender Norfolk (AHL)
Michael Leighton Goaltender Norfolk (AHL)
Rumun Ndur Defenseman Norfolk (AHL)
Ty Jones Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Nathan Perrott Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Reto Von Arx Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Casey Hankinson Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Valeri Zelepukin Forward Norfolk (AHL)

Dmitri Tolkunov Defenseman Norfolk (AHL)
Marty Wilford Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Ajay Baines Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Mike Souza Forward Norfolk (AHL)
Shawn Thornton Forward Norfolk (AHL)

The Blackhawk training camp roster now stands at 30.



One more step in the right direction. Congrats on making the cut, Mike. Keep up all your hard work. It will pay off!

Mark Gilbertson
NPAA #556

[Todd_NE]

Wishing you the BEST Mike. Congrats. Holy Smokes... What a dream come true.

Todd

[Adman]

Hey Mike!

Glad to see you made the cut. Keep yer stick on the ice, and remember, no drilling holes!!

Have fun......R

[Walleye Mike]

Hey guys

According to the local newspapers In Chicago...Mike has an excellant chance to make the team. He is fighting it out and his chances look great. I think there are no more than 3 games left to prove his mettle and earn his spot. Good luck Mike.