January 25, 2012
Penguins Send Merth Back to Wheeling
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that former Rensselaer defenseman Peter Merth has been released from his professional try-out agreement and will return to Wheeling.
A second-year pro, Merth posted two assists and 22 penalty minutes during 10 games this season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Originally from New Westminster, British Columbia, Merth has registered three points (1g-2a) and a +13 plus/minus rating in 16 games with Wheeling.
