NHL First Round Draft Pick Assigned To Wolves
November 18, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Atlanta Thrashers have assigned defenseman BORIS VALABIK (VA-lah-bik) to the Chicago Wolves for a conditioning stint.
VALABIK, the 10th overall pick in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft, has appeared in 57 career NHL contests for Atlanta, accruing five assists and 174 penalty minutes, spanning two seasons (2007-09). He has not appeared in any games with the Thrashers this year.
The 23-year-old blueliner started his professional career with the Wolves from 2006 to 2008, recording 16 assists, 20 points and 434 penalty minutes in 119 games His 434 penalty minutes rank ninth in franchise history.
The Nitra, Slovakia native, also skated in 32 playoff tilts with the Wolves, posting five points (3G, 2A) and 108 penalty minutes, which includes three goals and four points in 24 matchups en route to helping Chicago capture the 2008 Calder Cup.
VALABIK will be able to play when the Wolves conclude their season-high six-game road trip against the Rockford IceHogs at the Rockford MetroCentre on Friday at 7 p.m.
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