Thomas Beauregard Gets Called To The AHL
January 22, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV - The leading goal scorer in the ECHL is getting a call-up to the AHL. Thomas Beauregard will take his six game goal scoring streak to Springfield, Mass. to play with the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers.
The Wheeling Nailers, the AA affiliate of the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, also had Casey Pierro-Zabotel called up to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton earlier in the day. Because Beauregard is not on contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins he is eligible to be loaned to any AHL team.
The Montreal, Que. native has been red-hot of late scoring 8 goals in his last 6 games and others have taken notice of his natural scoring ability. His 26 goals are most in the ECHL.
This will be Beauregard's second call-up to the American League. Last year while with the Cincinnati Cyclones he was called up to the Hamilton Bulldogs to play eight games for the top affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. In 2006-07 Beauregard scored 71 goals and 53 assists for 124 points in only 69 games for Acadie-Bathurst of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He is in his third season of professional hockey.
Beauregard becomes the 12th Nailer to receive an AHL call-up this year.
Nailers receiving AHL call-ups in 2009-2010:
Thomas Beauregard (SPR)
Adam Berkhoel (WBS)
Lane Caffaro (WBS)
Jon D'Aversa (WBS)
Jordan Fox (ROC)
T.J. Fox (WBS)
Mitch Ganzak (WBS)
Alex Grant (WBS)
Joey Haddad (WBS)
Casey Pierro-Zabotel (WBS)
Zack Sill (WBS)
Brad Thiessen (WBS)
Wheeling gets back to action following the ECHL All-Star Break with a trip to the Carolinas. The Nailers will play the Charlotte Checkers on Friday night at 7 and then travel to take on the South Carolina Stingrays on Sunday and Tuesday.
The Nailers return to Wheeling for back to back home games on Saturday and Sunday January 30th and 31st to host the South Carolina Stingrays. Saturday, is Doug Sauter Bobblehead Night for the first 2,500 fans courtesy of WesBanco and Wheeling Hockey Hall of Fame Night. Doug Sauter and Nick Bedway will be inducted in pre-game ceremonies featuring the unveiling of their Hall of Fame banners.
Sauter is the first and all-time winningest head coach in Wheeling hockey history. Nick Bedway was a long-time beat-writer covering the team and introducing the Ohio Valley to pro hockey. They will be joining the inaugural class including all-time Wheeling leading scorer Darren Schwartz and WAHA founder Bob Otten.
Sunday is a KoSports Ice of Dreams Day and will feature an open-skate with the Nailers players after the game. Don't forget to bring your skates, gloves, and camera!
Nailers hockey is always the most awesome family entertainment value in town and we want you there cheering on your hometown team. Kids tickets are always $5 and students get in for only $7. Call the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL
There are still openings available for the Nailers inaugural Education Field Trip Day on Tuesday, February 9th. Tickets are free for all students and teachers when the Nailers play the Johnstown Chiefs at 11:00am. All the kids will be receiving an educational book and will quizzed on the material they learn at the game when they return to the classroom. It's going to be a really fun time for the kids so get your school signed up for the special event with the Nailers by calling 304-234-GOAL.
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