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Kulda Gets The Call To Atlanta

February 11, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled defenseman ARTURS KULDA (AHR-tuhrs KOOL-da) from the Chicago Wolves.

The 21-year-old blueliner ranks fourth among team defensemen with 15 points (3G, 12A) in 42 games this season. He also paces the Wolves and ranks first in the American Hockey League with a +35 plus/minus rating and has accrued a plus or even rating in 36 of his 42 tilts this year.

Last season, the Riga, Latvia, native tallied 15 points (G, 14A) and 59 penalty minutes in 57 contests with the Wolves during his first full professional campaign. Overall, he has collected 27 assists, 31 points and 105 penalty minutes in 104 regular-season outings with Chicago (2008 to present).

KULDA will be available to make his National Hockey League debut when Atlanta visits the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday.


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