Wolf Pack Sign Forward Richard Nejezchleb to AHL Contract
September 24, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hartford Wolf Pack News Release
HARTFORD, September 24, 2015: Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Wolf Pack has signed forward Richard Nejezchleb to an American Hockey League contract.
Nejezchleb, 21, a 6-2, 203-pound native of Prague, Czech Republic, has spent the last three seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL). This past season, he played in two games with the Brandon Wheat Kings, notching a goal and an assist, and was then traded to the Tri-City Americans. Nejezchleb led Tri-City in points, despite playing in only 47 games, amassing 19 goals and 30 assist for 49 points along with 62 penalty minutes.
In 150 career WHL games with the Wheat Kings and Americans, Nejezchleb garnered 63 goals and 69 assists for 132 points, plus 171 PIM. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the fifth round 122nd overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Wolf Pack open their 19th season of AHL play at the XL Center Saturday, October 10, hosting the St. John's IceCaps in a 7:00 PM game. Tickets for opening night, and all 2015-16 Wolf Pack home games, are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack's many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451.
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