Blues Assign Former Viper Defenceman Strachan To Peoria:

The St. Louis Blues have assigned Former Vernon Vipers defenceman, Tyson Strachan to the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. Strachan played one season in Vernon (2002-03).

This is posted on the Blues website:

Blues Assign Strachan to Peoria

Defenseman had been called up on an emergency basis

Wednesday, 03.23.2011

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Wednesday the club has assigned defenseman Tyson Strachan to the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.

Strachan, 26, has dressed in four games for the Rivermen this season posting one assist. The 6’2, 215-pound defenseman has also appeared in 29 games for the Blues recording an assist and serving 39 penalty minutes.

The Melfort, Saskatchewan native was signed by the Blues as a free agent on October 9, 2008.