Petersen Assigned to Wheeling
October 25, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV - The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned right wing Nick Petersen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), it was announced on Monday.
Petersen appeared in three games with the Penguins, going scoreless. The 21-year-old native of Wakefield, Quebec spent last season with the Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) where he posted 79 points (39G, 40A) in 59 games, finishing third on the team in scoring.
The 6-2, 189-lb. winger also posted 119 points (48G, 71A) in 119 games over the two prior seasons with the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL).
Petersen was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fourth round (121st overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Wheeling Nailers UnMasked Debuts tonight live 7-8 PM from Generations Pub in Wheeling. Nailers players Dan Henningson and David Marshall will join Head Coach Stan Drulia and Alex Reed on the show. If you can't make it out to Generations tonight catch the show on 97.3 FM or online at wheelingnailers.com.
The Nailers next home game is Thursday morning, October 28. The game will begin at 11:05 a.m. at Wesbanco Arena. The Nailers are offering a "Businessman's Special," Fans may purchase $10 tickets for any seat in the house for Thursday morning's contest. To purchase tickets call 304-234-GOAL, or call 877-NAIL TIX.
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