Thunder Make Roster Moves
January 11, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Adirondack Thunder News Release
Glens Falls, NY - The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, have announced two roster moves today. Defenseman Ryan Culkin has been reassigned to the Thunder by the Calgary Flames from the Stockton Heat. In a separate transaction, defenseman Alex Wall has signed a PTO with the AHL's Utica Comets.
Culkin, 23, has appeared in 11 games this season with the Heat, bring his AHL career total to 75 games played. The Montreal, PQ native has amassed 20 points (1-19-20) over that time period, which included 37 games with the Adirondack Flames in the 2014-15 season. Culkin also skated in 33 games with the Thunder last season, as he collected eight assists and a +2 rating. The 6-2 defenseman was originally a fifth round selection by the Calgary Flames in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Wall, 26, leads all Thunder defensemen with 21 points (3-18-21) at the time of his AHL recall, his second of the season. Wall is tied for third in the ECHL among rookie defensemen in assists (18) and ranks fourth in points (21). The 5-11 defenseman originally made his professional debut last season with the Thunder, as he appeared in two regular season games and one Kelly Cup Playoff contest at the end of the season.
The Thunder return to action on Friday as they host the Manchester Monarchs on Friday evening at the Civic Center. Adirondack Thunder individual and group ticket packages are also available for just $13 per ticket in addition to new Thunder mini-packs, consisting of four tickets and a gift card to a local restaurant for just $65. Call 518-480-3355 x1 or visit ECHLThunder.com/tickets to customize a plan and reserve your seat locations today.
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