Forney Joins Wolves
February 19, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-assigned left wing MICHAEL FORNEY from the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators to the Chicago Wolves.
FORNEY has collected seven goals, nine assists and 16 points in 47 outings with Gwinnett during his professional debut this season.
The 21-year-old forward was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers with their third choice, 80th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and spent last season with the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL), where he paced that squad with 60 points (26G, 34A) in 59 outings.
The Thief River Falls, Minn., native also spent two seasons (2006-08) at the University of North Dakota (WCHA), where he tallied two assists and 12 penalty minutes in 19 games.
FORNEY will join the Wolves when they visit Carver Arena for a matchup with the Peoria Rivermen tonight at 7 p.m., before returning home for a pair of games at the Allstate Arena on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, or tickets to the home games, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com.
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