Johnson Reassigned To Wilkes-Barre
December 6, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned forward Nick Johnson from the Wheeling Nailers to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Saturday.
Johnson, 22, has appeared in 18 games with Wheeling this season, recording 24 points (14+10). He leads the Nailers in goals and ranks second in points this season.
The 6-1, 185 pound wing is tied for third in the ECHL in goals and tied for seventh in points.
Johnson made his professional debut with the Penguins last season, suiting up for four regular season games and recording one assist. He also appeared in 10 games during the team's Calder Cup Playoff run.
Johnson spent four seasons at Dartmouth College, finishing his college career with 125 points (57+68) in 133 games. He led the Big Green with 35 points (10+25) last season, and ranks 10th on the school's all-time scoring list.
Group and Season Ticket packages for the Penguins 10th season are on sale through the Penguins Ticket Offices at 570-208-7367.
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