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Aaron Palushaj (RW)

Hamilton Bulldogs

Biography

2011-2012 Highlights - Ranked third on the Bulldogs behind Andreas Engqvist and Brian Willsie in goals (15) and points (35) while ranking fourth in assists with 20 - Tied Willsie for the lead in game-winning goals with six which placed him ninth in the AHL - Tied for third on Hamilton with Willsie and behind Engqvist and Frederic St-Denis in power play goals with seven - Was third in the AHL in insurance goals behind Greg Scott and Tyler Johnson with five - Had a six-game point streak from December 30th to January 13th where he recorded 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) - Was recalled by the Canadiens on various occasions and played in 38 games recording five points (1 goal, 4 assists) - Registered his first career NHL point on February 5th with an assist vs. the Jets while scoring his first career NHL goal on March 17th vs. the Islanders. Career Highlights - Became the Bulldogs all-time leader in post-season points with 31 (9 goals, 22 assists) and is tied for all-time post-season assists with 22 (2010-2011) - Tied for the team lead in assists with 35 and ranked second behind Nigel Dawes in goals with 22 and points with 57 (22 goals, 35 assists) (2010-2011) - Set career-highs in games played with 68, goals with 22, assists with 35, points with 57 and penalty minutes with 42 (2010-2011) - Played his 100th game on Jan. 21st, 2011 at Connecticut Whale (2010-2011) - Tied for fifth on the Bulldogs in playoff scoring with 12 points (2 goals, 10 assists), fourth in assists (10) and tied for second behind Ryan White in penalty minutes with 28 and plus/minus with +5 (2009-2010) - Tied for first in the AHL among rookies for shootout goals with five (2009-2010) - Led the Wolverines in points with 50 (13 goals, 37 assists) and assists with 37 while ranking tied for fourth in points and third behind Colin Wilson and Bryan Leitch for assists in the NCAA (2008-2009) - Named to the All-CCHA First All-Star Team (2008-2009) - Played with the U.S.A at the 2009 World Junior Tournament earning two goals and three assists - Nominated to the West All-American team in 2008-2009 - Won the CCHA Championship with the Wolverines earning a berth in the 2008 Frozen Four Tournament (2007-2008) - Honourable mention for the CCHA All-Rookie team (2007-2008) - Ranked third on Michigan behind Chad Kolarik and Kevin Porter in points with 44 (10 goals, 34 assists), and first in assists with 34 and ranked second in the NCAA behind Joe Whitney in assists (2007-2008) - Ranked second on the Buccaneers behind Richard Purslow in points with 67 (22 goals, 45 assists) (2006-2007) - Participated in the 2007 USHL All-Star Game - Won the 2006 USHL Clark Cup Playoff Championship.