Express Acquire Anthony Maiani from South Carolina
December 31, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Hoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Express, proud member of the ECHL and proud affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced today that they have acquired F Anthony Maiani from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for C Tyler Johnson, and F Mike Thomas has been assigned to the Express from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Falcons.
Maiani, 22, joins the Express after appearing in 23 games with the South Carolina Stingrays and one game with the Colorado Eagles this season. He has seven points (2g, 5a) in his 24 games this season, along with eight PIM. The Shelby Township, MI, native also played one game for the Wheeling Nailers last year, scoring his first professional goal in that contest.
The 5-8, 165 pound forward spent his college career with the University of Denver alongside current Express forward Kyle Ostrow. Maiani played 158 games with Denver, registering 34 goals and 92 assists for 126 points. His best season came as a sophomore, when he lead the team in both points (41) and assists (30). Maiani won the WCHA Championship in 2007-08, and was selected to the WCHA Third All-Star Team in 2008-09. He was also a member of the WCHA All-Academic Team in 2010-11. Maiani skated two season with the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL prior to attending the University of Denver, where he tallied 72 points in 116 games.
Tyler Johnson was placed on 45-day suspension by the Express on December 7. He had three goals, three assists, and eight PIM in 20 games with Chicago.
Thomas, 21, has been assigned to the Chicago Express from the Springfield Falcons of the AHL. The 6-1, 204 pound forward has registered one goal and three assists in 21 games with Springfield this season. Thomas is in his rookie season following a five-year career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), all with the Saint John Sea Dogs. The New Maryland, New Brunswick, native served as the captain of his team for two straight seasons (2009-2011), and last year he won the QMJHL along with the Memorial Cup.
Chicago is back at the Sears Centre tomorrow, January 1.
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