Barton Loaned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
February 1, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, have announced a transaction, taking effect immediately. The AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Chris Barton to a professional tryout.
Barton, 25, will be enjoying his second stint in the American Hockey League this season, after playing in two games with the Penguins on January 12th and 15th against Adirondack and Norfolk. This will be Chris' fifth career stint in the AHL, after going to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton twice last season, while starting his career with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the conclusion of the 2010-11 campaign.
Thus far this season, the Calgary, AB native has appeared in 22 games with the Nailers, acquiring points in 15 of those contests, giving him 11 goals, 10 assists, and 21 points. Overall, Barton has made his way into the Wheeling lineup 91 times over the course of the last two seasons, racking up 40 goals, 41 assists, and 81 points, while also registering a +13 rating.
The Nailers will return to the ice on Friday, when they will play host to the Reading Royals at 7:00.
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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