Bonvie/Stephens Trade Articles: Senators acquire Charlie Stephens from Colorado for Dennis Bonvie
January 23, 2004

Posted by: Bob Howard
Credit: Ottawa Senators.com

Friday, January 23, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENATORS ACQUIRE CHARLIE STEPHENS FROM COLORADO FOR DENNIS BONVIE

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators today acquired centre/right-wing Charlie Stephens from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Dennis Bonvie, who had been playing with the club’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Binghamton.

In 32 games with the Avalanche’s AHL affiliate in Hershey this season, Stephens recorded five goals, nine assists, 21 penalty minutes and a -2 plus-minus rating. The 22-year-old has also played six games with the Avalanche this season, recording two assists and four penalty minutes. The London, Ont., native was originally drafted in the second round (31st overall) by Washington in 1997 but re-entered the draft and was selected in the sixth round (196th overall) by Colorado in 2001.

Bonvie, who signed with Ottawa as a free agent on Aug. 26, 2003, has played 29 games to date this season for the AHL Senators in Binghamton. The 30-year old recorded two goals, four assists, a +2 plus-minus rating and 137 penalty minutes. The Antigonish, Nova Scotia, native has played a total of 91 career NHL games, recording three points (1-2) and 311 penalty minutes with Edmonton, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Boston and Ottawa.

CHARLIE STEPHENS, Centre/Right wing, Shoots right, 6’3, 220 lbs.
Born: 4/5/1981 (London, Ont.)
Draft: 1999 - Washington’s 2nd round selection (31st overall)
2001 - Colorado’s 6th round selection (196th overall)