Empty Netter Assists - 07-29-12

Penguins

-Former Penguins forward prospect Aaron Boogaard has joined the Wichita Thunder of the CHL.

-Today would've been the 77th birthday of former Penguins and Pittsburgh Hornets forward Billy Harris. An all-star with the Maple Leafs, Harris was acquired by the Penguins in a trade which sent Bob Dillabough to the Oakland Seals early in the 1968-69 season. "Hinky" ended his 13-year NHL career by appearing in 54 games for the Penguins and scoring 20 points. Harris retired in the 1969 offseason. He passed away, Sept. 20, 2001.

Smythe Division

-Former Avalanche forward Greg Mauldin (right) has joined Gottéron of Switzerland's Gottéron.

-Former Hurricanes defenseman Tim Conboy has joined ERC Ingolstadt of Germany's DEL.

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