AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Ruopp Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

February 3, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned defenseman Harrison Ruopp to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins from the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), it was announced today.

A second-year pro from Zehner, Saskatchewan, Ruopp has skated in one game this season for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, appearing in the 2014-15 season opener. He was assigned to Wheeling on Oct. 23, 2014 and registered one assist and 43 penalty minutes over 21 matches with the Nailers.

The 21-year-old posted 34 penalty minutes in 21 games with the Penguins last season and also recorded three assists and 42 PIM in 19 games for Wheeling.

Prior to beginning his professional career, Ruopp played in 214 games over four seasons (2009-2013) with the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League, totaling 34 points (3G-31A) and 395 penalty minutes.

Originally selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the third round (84th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Ruopp was acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 22, 2012.

The Penguins return to action on Tuesday, Feb. 3 as they face off against the Springfield Falcons at 7:05 p.m.

Individual tickets for all Penguins home games are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, online at TicketMaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

Penguins season tickets, including full season, 22-game, 12-game and 10-ticket flex vouchers, are available directly through the Penguins ticket offices at 570-208-7367.

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