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August-16th-2005, 08:46 AM
http://washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=288071
Capitals Re-sign Defenseman Nolan Yonkman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 15, 2005 – The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nolan Yonkman, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Yonkman, 24, was selected 37th overall (second round) by Washington in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Capitals in 2001-02. The 6' 6", 245-pound native of Punnichy, Sask., recorded three assists (three points) and 68 penalty minutes in 32 games with the AHL’s Portland Pirates in 2004-05.
In two NHL seasons Yonkman has totaled one goal (one point) and four penalty minutes in 12 games. Prior to beginning his pro career in 2001-02, Yonkman spent five seasons playing for Kelowna and Brandon of the WHL.
Capitals season-ticket and partial plans for the 2005-06 season are now available. Season-ticket prices were reduced by an average of 11% last summer and will start at as low as $14 per game. Recently the Capitals announced an additional 5% rebate on all season and partial plans renewed or purchased before to Sept. 1. Call 202-266-CAPS or visit WashingtonCaps.com for information. Plan holders can also take advantage of the Caps PowerPay option – monthly payments with no fees or charges.
Nolan Yonkman
Position: Defenseman
Birthday: April 1, 1981 (Punnichy, Sask.)
Height: 6-6 Weight: 245 Shoots: Right
Acquired: Capitals’ second-round draft choice, 37th overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Career Statistics:
Regular Season Playoffs
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1996-97 Kelowna WHL 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
1997-98 Kelowna WHL 65 0 2 2 36 7 0 0 0 2
1998-99 Kelowna WHL 61 1 6 7 129 6 0 0 0 6
1999-00 Kelowna WHL 71 5 7 12 153 5 0 0 0 8
2000-01 Kelowna WHL 7 0 1 1 19 - - - - -
Brandon WHL 51 6 10 16 94 6 0 1 1 12
2001-02 Washington NHL 11 1 0 1 4 - - - - -
Portland AHL 59 4 3 7 116 - - - - -
2002-03 Portland AHL 24 1 4 5 40 3 0 1 1 2
2003-04 Washington NHL 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Portland AHL 4 0 0 0 11 - - - - -
2004-05 Portland AHL 32 0 3 3 68 - - - - -
TOTALS NHL 12 1 0 1 4 - - - - -
Capitals Re-sign Defenseman Nolan Yonkman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 15, 2005 – The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nolan Yonkman, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Yonkman, 24, was selected 37th overall (second round) by Washington in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Capitals in 2001-02. The 6' 6", 245-pound native of Punnichy, Sask., recorded three assists (three points) and 68 penalty minutes in 32 games with the AHL’s Portland Pirates in 2004-05.
In two NHL seasons Yonkman has totaled one goal (one point) and four penalty minutes in 12 games. Prior to beginning his pro career in 2001-02, Yonkman spent five seasons playing for Kelowna and Brandon of the WHL.
Capitals season-ticket and partial plans for the 2005-06 season are now available. Season-ticket prices were reduced by an average of 11% last summer and will start at as low as $14 per game. Recently the Capitals announced an additional 5% rebate on all season and partial plans renewed or purchased before to Sept. 1. Call 202-266-CAPS or visit WashingtonCaps.com for information. Plan holders can also take advantage of the Caps PowerPay option – monthly payments with no fees or charges.
Nolan Yonkman
Position: Defenseman
Birthday: April 1, 1981 (Punnichy, Sask.)
Height: 6-6 Weight: 245 Shoots: Right
Acquired: Capitals’ second-round draft choice, 37th overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Career Statistics:
Regular Season Playoffs
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1996-97 Kelowna WHL 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
1997-98 Kelowna WHL 65 0 2 2 36 7 0 0 0 2
1998-99 Kelowna WHL 61 1 6 7 129 6 0 0 0 6
1999-00 Kelowna WHL 71 5 7 12 153 5 0 0 0 8
2000-01 Kelowna WHL 7 0 1 1 19 - - - - -
Brandon WHL 51 6 10 16 94 6 0 1 1 12
2001-02 Washington NHL 11 1 0 1 4 - - - - -
Portland AHL 59 4 3 7 116 - - - - -
2002-03 Portland AHL 24 1 4 5 40 3 0 1 1 2
2003-04 Washington NHL 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Portland AHL 4 0 0 0 11 - - - - -
2004-05 Portland AHL 32 0 3 3 68 - - - - -
TOTALS NHL 12 1 0 1 4 - - - - -