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CALGARY, AB – The Calgary Flames announced today the acquisition of forward Blake Comeau who was claimed off waivers from the New York Islanders.

"Blake is a smart, committed, two-way hockey player who kills penalties, is responsible defensively and can score goals as well,” said Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. “We have liked this player for a long time, and our scouts and staff are convinced a change is going to be good for him. We are excited to add him to our club without having to give up an asset."

Comeau is coming off career highs in goals (24), assists (22), points (46), and games played (77) last season with the Islanders. In addition, he notched five powerplay goals and three game winners.

The 25 year old native of Meadow Lake, SK has played 261 career games, all with the Islanders, recording 121 points. Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 2nd round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (47th Overall), Comeau played four seasons with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL, capturing a Memorial Cup championship in 2004. He also represented Canada at the World Junior Championships in Vancouver, where he helped the team to the Gold Medal with three goals and four assists for seven points in six games to lead Canada in scoring.

Comeau

BLAKE COMEAU – FORWARD
BORN:    Meadow Lake, SK             DATE:      February 18, 1986
HEIGHT: 6’0”              WEIGHT:  195 lbs.
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFTED: NYI – 2nd round (47th overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
HOW ACQUIRED: Claimed off waivers on November 25, 2011
Contract terms: One year, one way contract with an Average Annual Value of $2,500,000.

	Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-
2001-02	Kelowna Rockets	WHL	3	0	0	0	4	0
2002-03	Kelowna Rockets	WHL	54	5	18	23	77	11
2003-04	Kelowna Rockets	WHL	71	10	23	33	123	13
2004-05	Kelowna Rockets	WHL	65	24	23	47	108	10
2005-06	Kelowna Rockets	WHL	60	21	53	74	85	15
2005-06	Bridgeport Sound Tigers	AHL	--	--	--	--	--	--
2006-07	Bridgeport Sound Tigers	AHL	61	12	31	43	46	-8
2006-07	New York Islanders	NHL	3	0	0	0	0	0
2007-08	Bridgeport Sound Tigers	AHL	31	4	15	19	30	-9
2007-08	New York Islanders	NHL	51	8	7	15	22	1
2008-09	New York Islanders	NHL	53	7	18	25	32	-17
2008-09	Bridgeport Sound Tigers	AHL	19	4	15	19	22	4
2009-10	New York Islanders	NHL	61	17	18	35	40	-2
2010-11	New York Islanders	NHL	77	24	22	46	43	-17
2011-12	New York Islanders	NHL	16	0	0	0	6	-11
	NHL Totals		261	56	65	121	143