Petersen, Chupp, & Merth Will Join Team in Reading
January 25, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, AA affiliate for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, have announced three transaction, all of which are effective immediately. The Nailers received forward Nick Petersen, Cody Chupp and Defensemen Peter Merth from the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Petersen led the Nailers in scoring last season with 57 points on 24 goals and 33 assists in just 40 games. He was tied for the team lead in goals (24) and ranked first in assists (33). Now in his second year of professional hockey, Petersen has compiled six goals and six assists in 28 contests for the Penguins.
Chupp totaled three assists in 10 games over two stints with the Penguins this season. The Big Rapids, MI-native has compiled nine goals, 10 assists and six penalty minutes in 24 games for the Nailers. A second-year pro, Chupp appeared in 58 matches with the Texas Stars last season, registering five goals and eight assists.
Also a second year pro, Merth posted two assists and 22 penalty minutes during 10 games this season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Originally from New Westminster, British Columbia, Merth has registered three points (1g-2a) and a +13 plus/minus rating in 16 games with Wheeling.
Petersen, Merth, & Chupp will join the Nailers in Reading on Wednesday night, when they take on the Royals at 7:05.
Wheeling's next home game takes place on Friday night, when they take on those same Reading Royals at 7:35, as part of Penguins Weekend at WesBanco Arena. For ticket information or to purchase tickets call 304-234-GOAL (4625) or online at shop.wheelingnailers.com. You can now purchase Nailers game tickets on your smartphone by visiting m.wheelingnailers.com.
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