Wolf Pack Sign Defenseman Jared Nightingale to AHL Contract

Published on January 29, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


HARTFORD, January 29, 2009: Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the team has signed defenseman Jared Nightingale to an American Hockey League contract.

Nightingale had been playing on a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement since joining the Wolf Pack December 10 from the ECHL's Charlotte Checkers. In 22 games with the Pack, the 6-3, 205-pound Nightingale has scored one goal and added four assists for five points, while logging 34 penalty minutes and posting a +5.

In 21 games with the Checkers prior to being summoned by the Wolf Pack, Nightingale, a 26-year-old third-year pro, had six assists and 106 penalty minutes. Last season Nightingale saw two games of action with the Wolf Pack, registering four PIM, and he also skated in five AHL games with the Chicago Wolves, picking up one minor penalty. In 65 games with Charlotte in 2007-08, Nightingale, a native of Jackson, MI, scored three goals and added 11 assists for 14 points, while amassing 196 minutes in penalties. That led the Checkers' squad in PIM and was the third-most among ECHL defensemen.

Before turning pro, Nightingale played four seasons at Michigan State University. He got into 10 AHL games with Springfield in 2005-06, following the completion of his Senior season, posting a goal, an assist and 18 penalty minutes. He also suited up for nine AHL contests in 2006-07 for the Iowa Stars (2-0-2, 4 PIM).

The Wolf Pack return from the AHL All-Star break with a home game tomorrow night, Friday, January 30th, at the XL Center, hosting Bridgeport in a GEICO Connecticut Cup battle. Faceoff is 7:00, and it's a Guida's Family Value Night. Family Value packages start at $39 and include three tickets, three hot dogs or pizza slices, three sodas and a Wolf Pack souvenir. To order Family Value Night packs, visit the XL Center box office, or go on-line to www.hartfordwolfpack.com. Friday night is also "Girl Scout Night", with $25 tickets available to Girl Scouts for only $14 each. Order by calling the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000, and the first 1,500 Girl Scouts will receive a free pink Wolf Pack beanie hat.

Adult tickets for Wolf Pack home games can be purchased for as low as $10 each for the rest of the regular season, sponsored by Click It or Ticket. Pack tickets are available at the XL Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations, including Macy's at the Buckland Hills Mall and at the Westfarms Mall. Tickets may also be charged by phone at 1-800-745-3000., and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.

Information on all of the Wolf Pack's ticketing options, including full-season, six and 10-game packages, coupon books and group discounts, is available at www.hartfordwolfpack.com, and by contacting the Wolf Pack Ticket Office at (860) 548-2000.

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