Blue Jackets Recall Michael Paliotta
February 26, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release
Lake Erie Monsters Defenseman Michael Paliotta
(Cleveland Monsters)
CLEVELAND - Prior to a Friday home clash vs. the Rockford IceHogs, Lake Erie Monsters defenseman Michael Paliotta was recalled by the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets for the first time this season. A 6'3", 207 lb. right-handed native of Westport, CT, Paliotta was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft with the 70th overall pick and has seven goals, 21 points, 25 penalty minutes and a +2 rating to his credit in 50 AHL appearances for the Monsters this season.
In one career NHL appearance for Chicago last season, Paliotta notched one assist. Prior to his professional career, Paliotta contributed 19 goals, 83 points and 185 penalty minutes in 144 career NCAA games played for the University of Vermont spanning four collegiate seasons from 2011 to 2015.
Next up for the Monsters, it's a Saturday rematch vs. the IceHogs with full coverage, live from The Q, underway at 7:30 pm on 99X and simulcast on SportsTime Ohio and the Monsters Hockey Network.
Tickets for every Monsters home game start at just $10 and are on sale now! Full and partial season ticket memberships are also available and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices. Group outing and birthday bash packages for 10 or more people are also on sale now. All tickets can be purchased by visiting LakeErieMonsters.com, calling (216) 420-0000, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Be sure to follow the Monsters on Twitter @monstershockey, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lakeeriemonsters, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/monstershockey.
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