CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that defenceman Brett Carson has been reassigned to the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League.

Carson, a native of Regina, Saskatchewan, has played 11 games with the Heat this season and 2 with the Flames. Originally a 4th round draft pick (109th overall) of the Carolina Hurricanes, Carson was acquired by the Flames off waivers on February 28, 2011.

BRETT CARSON – DEFENCE

BORN: Regina, SK DATE: Nov.29, 1985

HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 220 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

HOW ACQUIRED: Claimed off waivers on February 28, 2011

DRAFTED: CAR - 4th round, 109th overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft