The American Hockey League announced today that Manchester Monarchs center Brian Boyle and right wing Teddy Purcell have been named to the 2007-08 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league's 29 member cities.
The team consists of one goaltender, two defensemen and three forwards:
2007-08 AHL All-Rookie Team
Goaltender: John Curry, W-B/Scranton Penguins (34gp, 22-9-2, 2.16gaa, .916sv%, 3so)
Defenseman: Cody Franson, Milwaukee Admirals (69gp, 11+23=34pts., 8 PPG)
Defenseman: Alex Goligoski, W-B/Scranton Penguins (63gp, 9+21=30pts., +15)
Forward: Brian Boyle, Manchester Monarchs (67gp, 28+30=58pts., 6 GWG)
Forward: Teddy Purcell, Manchester Monarchs (63gp, 22+55=77pts., 12 PPG)
Forward: Bobby Ryan, Portland Pirates (48gp, 21+28=49pts., +9)
Los Angeles Kings - News: BOYLE, PURCELL ON AHL ROOKIE TEAM - 04/02/2008