Sound Tigers Sign Wahlstrom to Amateur Tryout Agreement
Published on March 29, 2019 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, proud AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced today that Oliver Wahlstrom has agreed to terms on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO). He signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Islanders yesterday, which begins in 2019-20.
Wahlstrom, a 6'1, 207-pound forward, played this past season at Boston College, scoring 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 36 games.
The Quincy, Mass. native was a member of the United States National Team Development Program, playing in the USHL during the 2017-18 season. He scored 45 points (22 goals and 23 assists) in 26 games, ranking second on the team in both goals and points, while leading the USHL with a plus-30 rating.
Internationally, Wahlstrom played on Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. He scored four points (two goals and two assists) in seven games, helping Team USA capture a silver medal. He also played in two IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championships, helping Team USA win gold in 2017 and silver in 2018.
Next Time Out: The Sound Tigers host the Charlotte Checkers at 7 p.m. tomorrow night to conclude their eight-game season series. The contest will air across the Sound Tigers Radio Network, and may be viewed live via AHLTV. Pre-game coverage will begin at 6:45 p.m. from Webster Bank Arena.
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