Winnipeg Jets re-assign Melchiori to American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose
WINNIPEG – Defenceman Julian Melchiori was re-assigned by the Winnipeg Jets to their American Hockey League affiliate on Saturday.
Melchiori, 25, has played four games with Winnipeg this season and 31 games for the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, with two goals and four assists with 16 penalty minutes.
The Jets selected Melchiori in the third round, 87th overall at the 2010 NHL Draft. Last season Melchiori played in 11 games with the Jets and 62 games with the Moose registering seven points (3G, 4A).
The native of Richmond Hill, Ont., is in his sixth professional season with the organization, seeing action in 16 career NHL games and 266 AHL games where he has totalled 38 points (8G, 30A).
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.