Melanson, Pratt Headed to Hartford
February 14, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Maine Mariners News Release
PORTLAND, ME - In a pair of roster moves made on Thursday, forward Drew Melanson and defenseman Derek Pratt are both headed to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Melanson on recall, for the second time this season, and Pratt on a loan.
Melanson gets his second AHL stint of the season, after initially being called up on December 21st. He appeared in three games his first time up, with no points. He had one assist in five games for the Wolf Pack last season. The 24-year-old forward from Paramus, NJ is currently third on the Mariners in scoring with 10 goals and 17 assists in 43 games.
Pratt (24 years old from Mount Hermon, MA) will get his first look at the AHL, but was in training camp with Hartford and played for the Rangers at the annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament in September. In 44 games with the Mariners this season, Pratt has two goals and 11 assists. He scored the game-tying goal in last night's Mariners comeback win over Worcester with 2:00 remaining in the third.
The Mariners are on the road for five games starting Friday night against the Norfolk Admirals in Norfolk, VA at 7:00 PM. The next home game is Sunday, February 24th at 3:00 PM, when Worcester comes to town again. A full team autograph session will follow the game. Single game tickets can be purchased at MarinersofMaine.com or by visiting or calling the Trusted Choice Box Office: 207-775-3458.
ECHL Stories from February 14, 2019
- Blaney Nets OT Winner as K-Wings Top Komets on Pink Ice - Kalamazoo Wings
- Growlers Score 8 to Win in Georgia - Newfoundland Growlers
- Historic Point Streak Comes to an End with Home Loss to Newfoundland - Atlanta Gladiators
- Joseph Mizzi Signs with Grizzlies - Utah Grizzlies
- ECHL Transactions - February 14 - ECHL
- IceMen Back on Track with Win over Monarchs - Jacksonville Icemen
- Will Smith Traded to Utah Grizzlies - Adirondack Thunder
- Melanson, Pratt Headed to Hartford - Maine Mariners
- Collins Returns to Kalamazoo Prior to Pink Ice - Kalamazoo Wings
- Leading Scorer MacDonald Returns to Royals; Komm Recalled to LV - Reading Royals
- Game Day: Central Division Face off Highlights Pink Ice Night - Kalamazoo Wings
- Steelheads Close Game in 3-2 Overtime Win over Rush - Idaho Steelheads
- 'Blades Offense Shines in 5-2 Triumph over Solar Bears - Florida Everblades
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
