Hartzell and Murovich Assigned to Wheeling
Published on December 29, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned goaltender Eric Hartzell from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), it was announced today. In a separate transaction, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has returned forward Tyler Murovich on loan to Wheeling.
In two appearances this season for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Hartzell has gone 2-0-0 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .882 save percentage. He has also compiled a record of 5-4-0 for the Nailers in 2014-15, while recording a 2.54 GAA, a .915 save percentage and one shutout.
A 25-year-old second-year pro, Hartzell split the 2013-14 season between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Wheeling. He went 10-8-1 over 25 games with the Penguins, registering a 2.48 GAA a .901 save percentage, three shutouts and earning AHL Goaltender of the Month honors for January. In 14 contests for Wheeling, Hartzell posted a record of 8-5-1 with a 3.13 GAA, a .900 save percentage and one shutout.
Murovich has collected three goals, three assists and 32 penalty minutes in 21 games this season for the Nailers. Last year, the 25-year-old played with both the Iowa Wild (AHL) and the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears. In 60 games with Orlando, Murovich posted 30 points (18G-12A) and 64 penalty minutes, while notching one goal in 14 appearances with Iowa.
Murovich has played in 64 career AHL games between Hamilton, Iowa, Springfield, Syracuse and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, registering eight goals, seven assists and 62 penalty minutes. He has also appeared in 228 ECHL contests, totaling 126 points (55G-71A) and 284 penalty minutes.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finish up their 2014 schedule with a match-up against the Hershey Bears on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3:05 p.m.
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