CT HARTFORD – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has assigned forward Anton Blidh, defenseman Casey Fitzgerald and Brandon Scanlin, and goaltenders Louis Domingue and Dylan Garand to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.
During the previous season, Blidh, 29, played in 64 games for the Wolf Pack and scored 17 points (7 g, 10 a). In ten Calder Cup Playoff games, he added two more goals. The Swedish native, who made his Rangers debut on January 13 against Washington, also skated in one game.
With the Wolf Pack, Colorado Eagles, and Providence Bruins, Blidh has participated in 395 AHL games and has 128 points (66 g, 62a) in those games.
Fitzgerald, 27, participated in a career-high 69 games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers during the 2023-24 season. In addition, he recorded career highs in points (21), assists (17), goals (four), penalty minutes (65) and +/- (+22). Fitzgerald had three Calder Cup Playoff appearances and a +1 +/- rating.
The North Reading, Massachusetts native has played in 148 AHL games with the Rochester Americans and Checkers in his career, tallying 55 points (42 a, 13 g).
Scanlin, 25, scored a career-high eight goals and 16 points (8 g, 8 a) in 64 games with the Wolf Pack during the 2023-24 campaign. He led Wolf Pack defensemen in goals and was tied for tenth overall on the club. His 84 shots were third among Wolf Pack defensemen.
The native of Hamilton, ON, made his NHL debut with the Rangers on Mar. 26 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Over parts of three seasons, Scanlin has appeared in 140 AHL games with the Wolf Pack, scoring 32 points (12 g, 20 a).
Domingue, 32, posted a record of 16-8-4 with a .909 save percentage, 2.66 goals-against average and one shutout in 28 games with the Wolf Pack last season, his second with the club. He also made one appearance with the Rangers, making 26 saves on Nov. 9 against the Minnesota Wild to collect the victory.
The native of St-Hyacinthe, QC, has appeared in 198 career AHL games with the Wolf Pack, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Stockton Heat, Binghamton Devils, Syracuse Crunch, Springfield Falcons, and Portland Pirates, posting a record 94-69-25 with a .908 save percentage, 2.73 goals-against average and ten shutouts.
Garand, 22, posted a record of 16-17-5 with an .898 save percentage, 3.03 goals-against average and two shutouts in 39 games with the Wolf Pack during the 2023-24 season. During the Calder Cup Playoffs, Garand posted a record of 5-4 with a .922 save percentage.
The native of Victoria, BC, has appeared in 73 career AHL games with the Wolf Pack, posting a record of 29-32-8 with an .895 save percentage, 3.03 goals-against average, and five shutouts.
The Rangers selected Garand with their fourth pick (103rd overall) in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Verizon presents the Hartford Wolf Pack transactions during the 2024–25 season.
On Friday, October 18, the Wolf Pack will take on the Springfield Thunderbirds at the XL Center to begin their home portion of the 2024–25 season! There will be a puck drop at 7:00 p.m.
For the 2024–25 season, tickets for the full season, 20-game plans, 12-game plans, flex plans, and single games are currently available! For additional information, contact 860-722-9425 or visit www.hartfordwolfpack.com!
