Forney Returns to Gwinnett
Published on January 23, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Atlanta Thrashers have reassigned left wing MICHAEL FORNEY from the Chicago Wolves to the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators.
FORNEY appeared in one game with the Wolves after being recalled on Jan. 20. Overall, he has tallied one assist in five games with the Wolves this season.
The 22-year-old forward ranks first on the Gwinnett Gladiators and fifth in the ECHL with 28 assists and paces the team and holds 15th in the league with 38 points in 39 games this season.
The Thief River Falls, Minn., native made his professional debut in three games with Chicago last year, and amassed 11 goals, 26 points and 66 penalty minutes in 63 ECHL contests with the Gwinnett during his rookie campaign.
Prior to turning pro, FORNEY led the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) with 60 points, tied for first with 26 goals and held second with 34 assists in 59 outings in 2008-09. FORNEY also tallied two assists and 12 penalty minutes in 19 career outings with the University of North Dakota (WCHA), spanning two seasons (2006-08)
The Wolves take on the Oklahoma City Barons at the Allstate Arena today at 3 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets to the game, visit chicagowolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
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