Thrashers Send for Valabik
Published on November 6, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled defenseman BORIS VALABIK (vuh-LAH-bik) from the Chicago Wolves.
The 22-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut in seven games with the Thrashers last season, accruing 42 penalty minutes. He has notched two assists, three points and 21 penalty minutes while appearing in all 11 games for the Wolves this season, and recorded a +8 plus/minus rating, which shares second on the team and eighth in the American Hockey League.
Atlanta's first choice, 10th overall, in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft, VALABIK skated in 58 regular-season games with Chicago last year, registering seven assists and eight points. He also ranked second on the Wolves with a +21 plus/minus rating and 229 penalty minutes during his second professional season.
The 6-foot-7-inch, 239-pound defenseman netted three goals in 24 playoff games during Chicago's run to the Calder Cup Championship, which matched his previous career goal-scoring total. He also led the team and ranked second in the AHL with 71 penalty minutes during the postseason. Overall, VALABIK has recorded 20 points (4G, 16A) and 434 penalty minutes in 119 career AHL regular-season games and five points (3G, 2A) and 108 penalty minutes in 32 Calder Cup playoff outings, spanning three seasons with Chicago.
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