Malka Assigned to Wheeling
December 9, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
The Wheeling Nailers, AA affiliate for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, are announcing a transaction, effective immediately. The Hamilton Bulldogs have reassigned defenseman Olivier Dame-Malka to the Wheeling Nailers.
Dame-Malka, 21, is currently playing in his first season of professional hockey, after spending four seasons in the QMJHL with Cape Breton, Acadie-Bathurst, and Lewiston. Last season with the MAINEiacs was his most productive season in junior hockey, as he recorded 16 goals, 39 assists, and 55 points in 64 regular season games. During the playoffs, Dame-Malka's offensive production continued, as he picked up 19 points in 15 games, including a four-goal game, which helped the team to a victory in the second round.
Thus far this season, Dame-Malka has played in seven games with the Nailers, recording one goal, six assists, seven points, and 17 penalty minutes, and enters this weekend on a six-game point streak at the ECHL level. The Montreal, QC native has also appeared in eight games with the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs, picking up one assist and two penalty minutes.
The Nailers return to WesBanco Arena on Friday night to battle the Reading Royals. Face-off is set for 7:35PM. Friday night will feature $1 draft beer and the inaugural Nailers Wing Fest. Fans will be able to sample local vendor's wings and help select a grand champion.
On Saturday night the Nailers will host the Trenton Titans at WesBanco Arena. The first 2,000 fans will receive a free Nailers T-Shirt courtesy of WesBanco Bank, The McLure Hotel, Panhandle Cleaning, and Generations Pub. For ticket information or to order tickets call 304-234-GOAL or online at shop.wheelingnailers.com.
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