AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

McNeill reassigned to Wheeling

Published on December 18, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have reassigned defenseman Grant McNeill to the Wheeling Nailers, it was announced on Monday.

McNeill, 23, appeared in two games with the Penguins, going scoreless and minus-1 with two penalty minutes. He was signed by the Penguins to an AHL contract on October 5, 2006.

McNeill began the season with Wheeling, recording two points (1+1) and 120 penalty minutes in 19 games with the Nailers this season.

Originally drafted by the Florida Panthers in the third round (68th overall) in 2001, McNeill has appeared in 75 American Hockey League games with the San Antonio Rampage and Rochester Americans, recording two assists and 341 penalty minutes.

The Vermillion, Alberta native has recorded seven points (2+5) and 454 penalty minutes in 74 ECHL games with Wheeling, Texas and Florida, and has also played in three NHL contests with the Panthers.

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