Melchiori recalled by Jets
By: Manitoba Moose Staff | Published: January 13th 2017
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club, in conjunction with its AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, announced today they have recalled defenceman Julian Melchiori from the Moose.
Melchiori, 25, has played four games with Winnipeg this season and 31 games for the Manitoba Moose, recording six points (2G, 4A) and 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 totaled 38 points (8G, 30A).
The Moose are in action tonight at MTS Centre when they host the Chicago Wolves at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at moosehockey.com/tickets.
Julian Melchiori
Defence
Born: Dec. 6, 1991 -- Richmond Hill, ONT
Height 6.04 -- Weight 209 -- Shoots L
