Nicholls Recalled to AHL Hartford by New York
November 22, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Fort Wayne, IN - The Greenville Road Warriors, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced winger Josh Nicholls has been recalled to Hartford by New York. In addition, second-year center Ryan Santana has been signed to a contract.
A second-year pro, Nicholls made nine appearances for the Road Warriors this season and earned nine points (4g, 5a), six penalty minutes and a +1 rating. At the time of his call-up, the 22-year old had recorded points in five of his last seven games (4g, 3a) including his first-career three-point effort (1g, 2a) Friday night in Toledo.
A native of Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Nicholls spent the majority of last season with Greenville, where he finished fourth on the team in goals (20) and fifth in points (42) while playing 63 games. He also played six games with Hartford during his rookie campaign in 2013-14.
Prior to turning pro, the 6'2, 186-pound forward spent five seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Saskatoon Blades from 2008-2013. In 332 career games, he produced 313 points (138g, 175a) and 206 penalty minutes. Nicholls was drafted in the seventh round (#182 overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Santana, 26, split his rookie campaign last season between the Reading Royals and South Carolina Stingrays. In 24 combined contests, he notched two assists and four penalty minutes.
A native of Yorba Linda, California, Santana played four seasons at Boston University from 2009-2013. In 122 games, he registered 23 points (6g, 17a) and 34 penalty minutes. Prior to his college career, the 6'1, 195-pound center played two seasons of junior hockey in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with Green Bay and Des Moines. He also spent one season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) with Vernon, where he helped win the 2009 BCHL Championship.
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Teddy Bear Toss: Friday, December 5th is the annual "Teddy Bear Toss" benefiting Toys for Tots! All fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to the game to throw onto the ice after the Road Warriors score their first goal. All stuffed animals will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots. December 5th is also the Warriors annual "Sing for Santa" game Enjoy school choirs performing holiday favorites during the first intermission as the Road Warriors battle Orlando at 7:00 p.m. The popular Warrior Fun Pack is also available for the December 5th game. For just $60 fans can receive four (4) tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, four (4) soft drinks and two (2) Warriors drawstring bags! Visit GreenvilleRoadWarriors.com for more information or to purchase the Warrior Fun Pack.
Greenville continues a season-long, eight-game road trip tonight with a 7:30 p.m. EST puck drop against the Fort Wayne Komets at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Go to ECHL.TV to listen or watch the game live. The next home game is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4th against Orlando. For tickets or more information, please call a Road Warriors Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK or visit GreenvilleRoadWarriors.com/tickets-overview.html !
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