Florida Panthers Sign RW Graham Mink
by Staff Writer / Florida PanthersGraham Mink |
“We are very pleased to welcome Graham to the Florida Panthers,” said Sexton. “Graham, a two-time Calder Cup champion, has experienced tremendous success on the AHL level and also understands what it takes to compete on the National Hockey League level.”
Mink, 30, appeared in 68 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) last season placing second on the club with 32 goals and fourth with 59 points. He helped guide Hershey to the Calder Cup championship playing in 22 games scoring seven goals with eight assists. Mink also earned a Calder Cup title with Hershey in 2006. The Stowe, Vermont native has played in seven career NHL contests all with the Washington Capitals.
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Graham Mink’s Career Statistics:
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Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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1998-99 U. of Vermont NCAA 27 4 2 6 34
1999-00 U. of Vermont NCAA 17 7 4 11 18
2000-01 U. of Vermont NCAA 32 17 12 29 52
2001-02 Richmond Renegades ECHL 29 8 9 17 78
2001-02 Portland Pirates AHL 56 17 17 34 50
2002-03 Portland Pirates AHL 71 22 15 37 115 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 Portland Pirates AHL 68 18 19 37 74 3 0 1 1 4
2003-04 Washington Capitals NHL 2 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2004-05 Portland Pirates AHL 63 18 21 39 86 -- -- -- -- --
2005-06 Hershey Bears AHL 43 21 19 40 50 21 8 13 21 29
2005-06 Washington Capitals NHL 3 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Worcester Sharks AHL 61 31 32 63 52 6 1 5 6 8
2007-08 Worcester Sharks AHL 71 24 31 55 67 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Hershey Bears AHL 68 32 27 59 101 22 7 8 15 16
2008-09 Washington Capitals NHL 2 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
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NHL Totals 7 0 0 0 2
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