Bissonnette Reassigned
Published on December 1, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING,WV - The Wheeling Nailers announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Paul Bissonnette from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to the Wheeling Nailers, it was announced on Thursday.
Bissonnette, 21, appeared in three games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, going scoreless with six penalty minutes. He began the season with the Nailers, appearing in 13 games and recording six points (1-5-6) and 20 penalty minutes.
The 6-3, 200 pound defenseman split last season between Wheeling and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 10 points (3-7-10) in 14 games with the Nailers and six points (1-5-6) in 55 games with the Penguins.
Bissonnette was drafted by Pittsburgh in the fourth round (121st overall) in the 2003 Entry Draft.
Individual and group tickets for all Nailers home games, as well as special ticket packages, are on sale now. For ticket information, contact the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL or online at www.wheelingnailers.com.
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