Bulldogs Recall Olivier Malka from Wheeling
Published on November 15, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ON (November 15, 2011) - Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today that defenceman Olivier Malka has been recalled by the Hamilton Bulldogs from the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers.
Malka, 21, signed a one-year, two-way AHL / ECHL contract with Hamilton on September 27th, 2011. Malka made his professional debut with the Bulldogs in the team's 5-2 season-opening victory over the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8th, posting two shots on goal and an even plus / minus rating. In seven games for the Wheeling Nailers this season, the native of Montreal, Quebec registered seven points (1 goal, 6 assists), 21 shots, a +5 rating and 17 penalty minutes.
In 2010-2011, his third season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Lewiston MAINEiacs, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound defenceman played in 64 games, posting 55 points (16 goals, 39 assists) while leading the team in penalty minutes with 116. In 176 games in the QMJHL, Malka registered 104 points (30 goals, 74 assists) and 292 penalty minutes.
The Hamilton Bulldogs face the Peoria Rivermen tonight at 7:30 P.M. at Copps Coliseum. All 'Dogs games can be heard live on AM 820 CHAM or on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or seen live on www.ahllive.com beginning with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season (with exception of the January 21st outdoor game) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 1-855-872-5000.
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