Goaltender Pavelec Returns To Chicago
Published on November 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Atlanta Thrashers have reassigned goaltender ONDREJ PAVELEC (AWN-dray Pah-vah-lec), to the Chicago Wolves. In addition, the Thrashers have reassigned right wing MATT SIDDALL from the Wolves to the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators.
PAVELEC appeared in three games with Atlanta after being recalled on Nov. 2, posting a 2-0-0 record with a 2.57 goals-against average and .889 save percentage. Overall, he has backstopped 10 National Hockey League tilts over the last two seasons, registering a 5-3-0 record, 2.96 goals-against average and .902 save percentage.
Prior to being recalled by the Thrashers, the 21-year-old netminder started nine straight games for Chicago (5-3-1), posting a 1.54 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage. He held opponents to two or fewer goals in seven of those nine outings, which includes two shutouts, and was honored with the American Hockey League's Goaltender of the Month honors for October.
The Kladno, Czech Republic, native, helped Chicago capture the 2008 Calder Cup Championship last year during his professional debut, and led AHL rookies and ranked second in the league with 33 regular-season victories, the second-highest single-season total in franchise history. He recorded a 33-16-3 record with a 2.77 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in 52 regular-season appearances with Chicago.
SIDDALL made his professional debut in six games with the Wolves this season, recording four penalty minutes. Last year, the 24-year-old forward completed his fourth season with Northern Michigan University (CCHA), netting a career-high 18 goals, 36 points and 116 penalty minutes in 41 games during his senior campaign. Overall, the North Vancouver, British Columbia, native, amassed 32 goals, 44 assists, 76 points and 357 penalty minutes in 147 outings during his four-year collegiate career.
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