Wild Acquires Mejia, Kulmanovsky
Published on November 26, 2010 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Wenatchee Wild News Release
WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild announced today thatit has acquired defenseman/forward JohnMejia (Chicago, Ill.) and goaltender NicholasKulmanovsky (Fairbanks, Alaska).
Mejia was acquired in a trade with the Alexandria Blizzardfor a 2011 third-round draft pick. At 6 feet three inches tall and 225 pounds,Mejia brings a physical game to the Wild lineup.
"Being a bigger guy, I'm not the fastest ... but I'mrelentless and I'm a good body checker," Mejia said.
Mejia played in 12 games with the Blizzard this season,registering one goal in 12 games. Mejia saw ice time at forward and defensewith the Blizzard.
"I'm very versatile," said Mejia. "It doesn't matter where Iplay as long as I can contribute to the team.
The Wild signed Kulmanovsky after he was released by theFargo Force of the United State Hockey League (USHL). He started six games withthe Force this season, posting a goals-against average of 2.82 and a savepercentage of .890.
"He comes pretty highly recommended," Rod Collins, Wenatchee Wild interim head coach, said ofKulmanovsky.
Kulmanovsky, 17, is 5 feet nine inches tall and 160 pounds.
The Wild released forward Nick Anderson (Sacramento, Calif.) to make room on its roster forKulmanovsky and Mejia. Anderson, 16, scored one goal in 12 games with the Wild.
The Wild (13-9-2) opens a 2-game home series against theChicago Hitmen at 7:05 tonight.
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