[chisoxfan14]

The Chicago Wolves have acquired Florida Panthers first-round draft picks defenseman JAY BOUWMEESTER and center STEPHEN WEISS on loan from the American Hockey Leagueís San Antonio Rampage.

BOUWMEESTER and WEISS, who both competed in the National Hockey Leagueís 2003 YoungStars Game, are expected to be in the lineup when the Wolves meet the Hamilton Bulldogs on Fri., March 11, at 6:30 p.m.

BOUWMEESTER was selected by the Panthers third overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft ñ one behind Wolves goaltender Kari Lehtonen. The 21-year-old blueliner has registered 30 assists and 36 points in 143 NHL games spanning two seasons with the Panthers (2002-2004).

BOUWMEESTER was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team and finished seventh in Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) voting after accruing 12 assists and 16 points in 2002-03.

WEISS, Floridaís first pick, fourth overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, has accumulated 19 goals, 33 assists, 52 points and 27 penalty minutes in 134 NHL games with the Panthers (2001-2004).

Last year, the 21-year-old forward recorded NHL career-highs with 12 goals and 17 assists, while finishing fourth on the Panthers with a career-best 29 points in 50 games.

~Hopefully, they can help the Wolves out a little!~

[Dubs]

Lets go Wolves!

[T R U Souljah]

WTF??

What did they have to give up to get those guys?????

[A.J.]

wolves might take over the chicago hockey fan base.

[Jadfoe]

A.J., on Mar 9 2005, 12:15 PM, said:

wolves might take over the chicago hockey fan base.
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The Wolves have a better goalie, top d-man and a first line winger that would be better the the Blackhawks now from what I can see.