HARTFORD, January 24, 2013:  Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the parent New York Rangers have recalled forward Kris Newbury from the Whale.

CT WhaleNewbury, a tenth-year pro in his third full season with the Ranger organization, leads the Whale club in points, goals and assists, with totals of 15-21-36 in 40 games.  He is also second on the club in penalty minutes with 94.

The Whale continue a six-game homestand tomorrow night, Friday, January 25, hosting the Manchester Monarchs in a 7:00 PM game.  Like all Friday-night Whale home games, that night features $1 hot dogs and $2 beers at the XL Center until the end of the first intermission.

Tickets to all Whale home games, start as low as $10 each ($12 each when tickets are purchased on the day of the game), and are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, through TicketMaster Charge-by-Phone at 1-800-745-3000 and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.

Season tickets for the Whale’s 2012-13 AHL season are also available. For information on season seats, and all of the Whale’s many ticketing options, visit www.ctwhale.com, or call the CT Whale ticket office at (860) 548-2000 to talk with an account executive today.

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