Wolves Sign Miller, McKenzie Returns to Gwinnett
Published on January 15, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves have signed forward TIM MILLER to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO). In addition, the Atlanta Thrashers have re-assigned right wing IAN McKENZIE from the Chicago Wolves to the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators.
MILLER, who dished out four assists and five points in Gwinnett's 8-6 defeat of the Greenville Road Warriors last night, ranks first on the Gladiators and fourth in the ECHL with 18 goals in 41 games this season. He also holds second on Gwinnett and is tied for 17th in the league with 31 points. His +7 plus/minus rating paces the Gladiators, while his 90 penalty minutes hold second.
Last year, the 23-year-old forward recorded two points (G, A) and 18 penalty minutes in 21 outings with the American Hockey League's Syracuse Crunch, and 35 points (15G, 20A) in 44 ECHL outings with Gwinnett. Prior to turning pro, he spent four years at the University of Michigan, where he racked up 25 goals, 52 assists and 77 points in 166 games from 2005 to 2009. He made his AHL debut in one game with Syracuse following the end of his senior season at Michigan and tallied his first professional goal.
McKENZIE tallied five penalty minutes in Chicago's 4-3 shootout loss to the Houston Aeros last night, after being recalled on Jan. 13. He has notched seven penalty minutes in two outings with the Wolves this season, and six assists, eight points and 37 penalty minutes in 32 games with Gwinnett.
Last year, he registered one goal and 14 penalty minutes in 24 American Hockey League games with the Milwaukee Admirals and five points (3G, 2A) and 48 penalty minutes in 24 ECHL contests with the Cincinnati Cyclones.
The Wolves host the Rockford IceHogs at the Allstate Arena tonight at 7 p.m. For tickets to the game, or more information, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit chicagowolves.com.
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