
Wolf Pack Sign Forward Drew Melanson to ATO
March 30, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hartford Wolf Pack News Release
HARTFORD: Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has signed forward Drew Melanson to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement.
Melanson, 23, a 5-11, 182-pound native of Paramus, NJ, comes to the Wolf Pack from Boston University (Hockey East), where he skated in 40 games this season, notching six goals and adding 13 assists for 19 points, while serving 28 minutes in penalties.
Prior to this year, Melanson played three seasons at R.P.I. (ECAC), totaling 17 goals and 26 assists for 43 points, along with 44 penalty minutes, in 100 games. He earned ECAC All-Rookie honors in 2014-15, leading the Engineers in points and goals with 9-11-20 in 36 games.
DREW MELANSON'S AMATEUR RECORD
Regular Season Playoffs
Year Team Lge. GP G A PTS PIM GP G A Pts. PIM
2014-15 R.P.I. ECAC 36 9 11 20 14 -- -- -- -- --
2015-16 R.P.I. ECAC 28 4 7 11 12 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 R.P.I. ECAC 36 4 8 12 18 -- -- -- -- --
2017-18 Boston University H-East 40 6 13 19 28 -- -- -- -- --
The Wolf Pack are back on home ice at the XL Center tonight, hosting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 7:15 PM game. As at all Friday-night Wolf Pack home games, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period, presented by Dave & Buster's.
Tickets for all 2017-18 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
Season ticket information for the Wolf Pack's 2017-18 AHL campaign can be found on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com. To speak with a representative about all of the Wolf Pack's many attractive ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451.
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