March 11, 2009

Cashman Returns to Wheeling

WILKES-BARRE, PA -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have returned former Quinnipiac defenseman Reid Cashman to Wheeling on loan.

Cashman, 25, has appeared in 18 games with the Penguins this season, recording six points (2+4) and a plus-1 rating. Both of his goals were game-winning tallies (Feb. 3 at Philadelphia, Feb. 6 vs. San Antonio in overtime).

The native of Red Wing, MN, has appeared in 29 career AHL contests with the Penguins and Toronto Marlies, recording nine points (2+7) and 22 penalty minutes.

In 21 games with Wheeling this season, Cashman has posted 18 points (5+13) and 29 penalty minutes.

He was signed by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as a free agent on July 24, 2008.