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Rallo Honored as Jr. Blues Scoring King

Written by: Ron Valerino on 04/05/2002 Subscribe to HF's RSS Feed

Springfield Jr. Blues (North American Hockey League) forward, Greg Rallo was honored before the teams final regular season home game Wednesday night at the Nelson Center in Springfield, IL. Rallo, who will be attending Ferris State University (CCHA) on scholarship next season, has set the Jr. Blues All - Time Goal Scoring Record with 83 goals in two seasons. The Jr. Blues honored the NAHL's 2001 Rookie of the Year with an award during a pre game ceremony before a game against their West Division rivals, the Chicago Freeze. The Jr. Blues have also retired Rallo's number 27, never to be worn again.

"It was something our organization felt needed to be done for Greg", said new Jr. Blues Head Coach and GM Nick Pollos. "Greg has meant a great deal to our club the past two seasons, and we wanted to show him and his family our appreciation". Rallo, who is a candidate for the USA Hockey Jr. Player of the Year award, stared for Team USA at this years Top Prospects Viking Cup Tournament held in Alberta, Canada. Rallo was selected First Team All Star at the prestigious Viking Cup Tournament. "Greg has been a tremendous leader both on and off the ice the past two seasons. He works his tail off to best the best player he can be and it shows." says Pollos, "I wont be surprised to see Rallo playing Pro Hockey some day very soon".

This is the first number ever to be retired in Springfield Jr. Blues history.

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