Labrie recalled from Idaho to AHL

Cedar Park, TX - The Dallas Stars announced on Saturday that the NHL club has recalled defenseman Philip Larsen from the Texas Stars, Dallas? primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). He will join the Stars in Detroit on Saturday. The Dallas Stars also announced that defenseman Hubert Labrie has been reassigned from the Idaho Steelheads to the Texas Stars. Larsen, 21, leads all Texas defensemen in scoring, with nine assists and 10 points in 10 games. He is also tops in power-play assists among defensemen, setting up six extra-man advantage tallies. Larsen is currently fourth among AHL defensemen in points and fourth overall in assists. Labrie is a rookie defenseman who played in eight games with Idaho to start this season. He scored his first pro goal and totaled five points with the Steelheads. Labrie attended camp in Dallas and with Texas prior to his assignment to Idaho. He turned pro after playing the previous four years in Gatineau of the QMJHL from 2007-08. In 192 QMJHL games, the 21-year old defenseman scored ten goals and set up 38 others for a total of 48 points. Idaho is the ECHL affiliate of Texas (AHL) and Dallas (NHL). The club has one player currently on its roster assigned by the Stars organization - forward Michael Neal.The Steelheads wrap up a four-game/five night road trip Saturday night in Bakersfield. Game time is 8 PM (Mtn) and can be heard on KTIK (1350 AM) in the Treasure Valley.Idaho returns home next week to host the defending Kelly Cup champion Alaska Aces on Friday and Saturday night at CenturyLink Arena. Tickets are available by contacting the CenturyLink Arena box office at 208.331.TIXS or by visiting www.idahosteelheads.com.