Johnson Joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned former Dartmouth forward
Nick Johnson from the Wheeling Nailers to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins, it was announced on Saturday.
Johnson, 22, has appeared in 18 games with Wheeling this season,
recording 24 points (14+10). He leads the Nailers in goals and
ranks second in points this season.
The 6-1, 185 pound wing is tied for third in the ECHL in goals and
tied for seventh in points.
Johnson made his professional debut with the Penguins last season,
suiting up for four regular season games and recording one assist.
He also appeared in 10 games during the team’s Calder Cup
Playoff run.
Johnson spent four seasons at Dartmouth College, finishing his
college career with 125 points (57+68) in 133 games. He led the Big
Green with 35 points (10+25) last season, and ranks 10th on the
school’s all-time scoring list.
