Wellwood to Philadelphia

Published on November 4, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


Phantoms forward Eric Wellwood has been called up to the Flyers, according to Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren. For Wellwood, a sixth-round draft choice of the Flyers in 2009, this his his first call up to the NHL this season. Wellwood played in three games for the Flyers last season, registering his first career point with an assist on an overtime goal by Andreas Nodl, on November 6, 2010 against the New York Islanders.

At the time of his call up, the 21-year-old Wellwood had been playing some of his best hockey as a Phantom. Wellwood is second on Adirondack with nine points (4g, 5a) and has goals in three of the team's last four games. Last season as a rookie, the product of Windsor, Ontario played in 73 games with the Phantoms, and accumulated 16 goals and 12 assists. Wellwood turned pro following a standout junior season with his hometown Windsor Spitfires in 2009-10, when the speedy winger had 31 goals and 37 assists in 65 games. Wellwood had 58 goals and 67 assists in four seasons with Windsor, and was a Memorial Cup-winner in both 2008-09 and 2009-10. Wellwood is the younger brother of Kyle Wellwood, who has played in 385 NHL games between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets.

The Phantoms are in action when they battle the division-rival Springfield Falcons on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Massachusetts. Adirondack returns home to face the Syracuse Crunch on November 11 and the Toronto Marlies on November 12.

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 7, 7:00 - Phantoms Power Hour LIVE from McGinny's, downtown Glens Falls. Join host Bob Rotruck with Phantoms players. Airs live on Q101.7 and classichitswnyq.com

Friday, November 11, 7:00 - Phantoms vs. Syracuse Crunch. Veterans Appreciation Night. Free admission to all active duty and military personnel when accompanied by paid admission. Must purchase in advance by Thursday, November 10. $2 draft beer specials: Bud Light and Labatt Blue Light.

Saturday, November 12, 7:00 - Phantoms vs. Toronto Marlies. Youth Jersey giveaway for first 1,000 kids (age 14 and younger) presented by Glens Falls Hospital.

Get great savings and have fun with your friends, family or co-workers by bringing your group of 15 or more fans to enjoy fast-paced, hard-hitting Phantoms hockey. Call the Phantoms to find out more at 518-480-3355 and check the team's website at phantomshockey.com.

Catch all the action of Phantoms hockey all season long on the team's flagship station, Classic Hits Q101.7 and on phantomshockey.com. Bob Rotruck has the broadcast coverage 30 minutes prior to game-time with Countdown to Faceoff.

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