January 18, 2009

Taylor Promoted to Hartford

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Checkers announced that the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League have called up former Harvard forward Mike Taylor.

The Checkers are the ECHL affiliate of the Wolf Pack of the AHL and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League.

In 35 games with Charlotte, Taylor amassed 22 points on nine goals and 13 assists. Two of Taylor's nine goals came via the man advantage. The Maple Grove, Minnesota native ranks fourth among Checkers' scorer. He compiled 24 minutes in penalties.