Former Nailer Re-signs with WBS Penguins
September 7, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV -Former Nailers center, Kurtis McLean, was resigned by the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, it was announced Thursday by Penguins Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Barrett.
McLean began last season as a member of the Nailers, recording a team-best 46 points before being recalled by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on January 11. His 46 points were second in the ECHL at the time of his recall, and he was named to the American Conference team for the ECHL All-Star Game. He appeared in 41 games with the Nailers overall, recording 56 points and a team-high 31 goals.
McLean, 25, appeared in 32 regular season games with the Penguins last season, recording 15 points (4+11) and eight penalty minutes. He tied the team record for points and assists in a game (four and five, respectively) in a 7-2 win against the Syracuse Crunch on January 18. His first AHL point and goal were among those tallies.
He also appeared in seven postseason games with the Penguins, going scoreless with four penalty minutes.
The native of Kirkland Lake, Ontario added eight points (4+4) in five playoff games with Wheeling.
Prior to joining the Penguins, McLean played four seasons at Norwich University, leading the team in scoring each year. He recorded 212 points (118+94) in 115 career games with the Cadets and was a member of the 2003 Division-III National Championship team. He also appeared in four games with Richmond (UHL) at the end of the 2004-05 season.
The 5-11, 180 pound McLean was originally signed by the Penguins on September 29, 2005.
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