Cannata Heads to Chicago
Published on November 27, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Vancouver Canucks have reassigned goaltender JOE CANNATA from the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings to the Chicago Wolves.
CANNATA has posted a 2-3-0 record with a 3.62 goals-against average and .892 save percentage in five games with Kalamazoo this season.
The 22-year-old netminder appeared in one game with the Wolves last season after being signed to an Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO). He backstopped the team to a 4-2 win over Peoria on April 15, 2012.
The Wakefield, Mass., native completed his senior campaign at Merrimack College (Hockey East) last year, posting a 17-12-7 record, and career-bests 2.18 goals-against average and .925 save percentage in 36 contests. His 2.18 goals-against average ranked 14th in the NCAA, while his .925 save percentage held 11th nationally.
Overall, CANNATA notched a 59-46-16 mark, 2.47 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in 122 career games with Merrimack College spanning four seasons (2008-12). His 59 victories set the school record for most career wins by a goaltender.
The Wolves host their Illinois Lottery Cup rival, the Rockford IceHogs, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28. For more information or to purchase tickets to the game, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com.
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