AHL Chicago Wolves

Atlanta Returns Mannino to Wolves

Published on October 25, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


The Atlanta Thrashers have reassigned goaltender PETER MANNINO to the Chicago Wolves.

MANNINO was recalled by Atlanta on Oct. 11 and appeared in one contest during his time with the Thrashers, stopping 15 of 16 shots in 38:26 of relief duty on Oct. 22 vs. Tampa Bay.

The 26-year-old netminder has not appeared in any games with Chicago this season. Last year, he shared 10th in the American Hockey League with a career-high 26 victories (26-5-1) and tied for third in the league with a .921 save percentage in 38 outings with the Wolves.

The Farmington Hills, Mich., native also ranked sixth in the league with a 2.34 goals-against average, allowed one or fewer goals in 16 appearances, which includes two shutouts, and was named the Reebok/AHL Goaltender of the Month for January last season.

MANNINO will join the Wolves as they continue a four-game homestand when they host the Oklahoma City Barons at the Allstate Arena on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

For more information, or tickets to the game, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com.




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