HARTFORD, February 26, 2011:  New York Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather announced today that the Rangers have returned defenseman Michael Del Zotto to the AHL’s Connecticut Whale.

CT WhaleIn 47 games with the Rangers this season, Del Zotto has scored two goals and added nine assists for 11 points, while serving 20 minutes in penalties.  In ten AHL games earlier in the year with the Whale, the second-year pro chipped in seven assists, and was Even with eight penalty minutes.

The Whale’s next action is this Wednesday, March 2, as they return to the XL Center to host the Springfield Falcons in a 7:00 PM game.  There will be a “Whale Bowl Appreciation Night” promotion for that game, as Whale Bowl ticket purchasers who present their Whale Bowl ticket stub at the XL Center ticket office can purchase one $19 or $12 ticket for the March 2 game, and receive a second of equal or lesser value free.  On top of that, the Whale will add a coupon for 15% off all Whale Bowl merchandise.  The coupon is redeemable at the Whale Pro Shop, which is located in the Hartford Store at 45 Pratt St. in downtown Hartford and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM.  The coupon is good only for Whale Bowl merchandise.

Tickets for all 2010-11 Whale home games are available now at the XL Center box office, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone at 1-800-745-3000 and on-line at www.ctwhale.com.  Tickets start at $7 each at the XL Center ticket office on game day.

For information on Whale ticket packages, group sales and VIP packages, call (860) 728-3366.