Kuhnhackl and Uher Assigned to Penguins
October 20, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wheeling Nailers announced that forwards Tom Kuhnhackl and Domink Uher have been assigned by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins of the AHL.
Kuhnkackl, 20, began his rookie season in Wheeling, where has posted one goal over two contests. Selected by Pittsburgh in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Kuhnhackl skated his last two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League. Originally from Landshut, Germany, Kuhnhackl made 97 total appearances between the Windsor Spitfires and Niagara IceDogs, compiling 47 goals and 50 assists.
Uher, 20, also made his professional debut this season with the Nailers, having appeared in two games. A fifth-round draft pick (144th overall) of Pittsburgh in 2011, Uher played three seasons with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League. The Czech Republic-native totaled 144 points (58g-86a) in 181 games for the Chiefs.
The Nailers and Jackals will do battle again on Saturday night, with face-off scheduled for 7:05. Wheeling opens its home schedule on Friday night, when the Reading Royals visit WesBanco Arena.
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