Killeen Joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Published on January 3, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release

WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned goaltender Patrick Killeen from the Wheeling Nailers to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Tuesday morning.

The 21-year old Killeen, has posted a 10-8-1-1 record in 21 games with the Nailers this season. In two seasons with the Nailers, Killeen has recorded 29 wins, three shutouts and a 2.87 goals against average.

The native of Almonte, Ontario was selected in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by Pittsburgh.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins return to action on Wednesday night when they face the Norfolk Admirals at 7:05pm. For tickets, call the Penguins at 208-7367.

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