Penguins Sign Two Prospects
Published on April 13, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Pittsburgh, PA - The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, the parent club of the AA affiliate Wheeling Nailers, have announced the signings of two prospects. It is unknown what team they will be assigned to in the upcoming year.
Defenseman Carl Sneep and goaltender Patrick Killeen have been signed to entry-level contracts that begin for the 2010-11 season, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Sneep, 6-foot-3, 212 pounds, is coming off of his second NCAA National title with Boston College following the Eagles' 5-0 defeat of Wisconsin at Ford Field in Detroit on April 10. He also won the title in 2008 with the Eagles as a sophomore.
Sneep, the Penguins' second-round pick (32nd overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, has played four seasons with Boston College. In that span, the Nisswa, Minnesota native has compiled 17 goals, 47 assists and 64 points in 157 contests.
The senior defenseman set career highs this year in goals (11), assists (17), points (28), plus-minus rating (+9), power-play goals (6) and shorthanded goals (2). His 11 goals, 17 assists and 28 points led all Boston College blueliners.
Killeen, who is currently with the Penguins' top minor-league affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, just completed his fourth season with Brampton of the Ontario Hockey League. In four seasons with the Battalion, Killeen posted a 63-48-7-10 record, 2.74 goals-against average, .902 save percentage and eight shutouts.
Killeen, 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, posted several careers highs with Brampton during the 2009-10 campaign: games played (63); wins (23); goals-against average (2.42); save percentage (.913); and shutouts (5). The Carp, Ontario native saw action in 11 playoff games this season, going 4-7.
Season tickets for the 2010-2011 season of Wheeling Nailers hockey are on sale now by calling the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL. For more information, visit the team's website at wheelingnailers.com.
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