Penguins Sign Barton and Crowder to PTOs
January 12, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forwards Chris Barton and Paul Crowder to professional tryout agreements (PTO).
Crowder, 27, has registered 31 points (15G-16A) and 20 penalty minutes in 34 games for the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. The Victoria, BC-native currently leads the team in goals (15) and points (31). The Nailers acquired Crowder from the Utah Grizzlies on March 1, 2011.
A fourth-year pro, Crowder played three seasons of collegiate hockey at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He has appeared in 95 American Hockey League contests with Hartford and Manchester, totaling 12 goals, 17 assists and 32 PIM.
Barton, 25, was named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team last season as he ranked first on the team with 29 goals and 60 points over 69 games. He also added 31 assists - the second-highest total on the squad. This season, Barton has compiled nine goals and six assists in 15 games with Wheeling.
Originally from Calgary, AB, Barton appeared in three games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2011-12 season. He played in 141 career games over a four-year career at Merrimack College, where he scored 48 goals and 71 assists for 119 points.
The Nailers and Royals will meet again on Saturday night at 7:00.
The first 2,500 fans will receive a free t-shirt courtesy of WesBanco Bank. Bring the family Sunday afternoon when the Nailers host the South Carolina Stingrays. The family four pack includes four game tickets, hotdogs, sodas, and one large popcorn for just $54. Following the game fans can skate with the Nailers players.
Group and single game tickets can be purchased by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX. All Nailers games will be broadcast on Wheeling's rock station EAGLE 107 (107.5 FM). Fans can also listen to and watch all Nailers games on wheelingnailers.com.
2012-2013 Wheeling Nailers season tickets, flex pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Nailers season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at WesBanco Arena, the option to redeem unused tickets, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Wheeling Nailers season ticket holder, or for more information on Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX, e-mail ticketing@wheelingnailers.com or visit www.wheelingnailers.com. Nailers single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX.
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