T.J. Fox Promoted To AHL
November 19, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL have recalled forward T.J. Fox from the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), it was announced on Wednesday.
Fox, 25, has posted 11 points (3-8-11) in 10 games with the Nailers, tying him for second on the team at the time of his recall.
The 6'1", 197-lb. native of Oswego, New York spent the last two seasons with the Worcester Sharks (AHL), posting 18 points (7-11-18) in 79 regular-season games last year and 24 points (12-12-24) in 71 games of his rookie campaign.
Fox attended Union College (ECAC) in the two seasons prior to turning pro. He led the Dutchmen with 37 points in 36 games in 2006-07, tying the Union Division I single-season points record set in the 2002-03 season. He became the first Union player to record 20+ assists since the 2002-03 season, and ranked fifth in the ECAC in overall scoring with 13 goals and 24 assists.
T.J. Fox is the fourth Wheeling Nailer called up to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton joining Lane Caffaro, Joey Haddad and Alex Grant.
The Wheeling Nailers next action is this weekend with a pair of games Friday and Saturday nights at the Elmira Jackals. The Nailers next home game is Wednesday, November 25th against the Florida Everblades with 2-for-1 ticket offers courtesy of WesBanco, $1 beer night and West Virginia University Appreciation Night. Call the Nailers for info at 304-234-GOAL.
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