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Anthony Nigro (C)
Peoria Rivermen
| Name: |
Anthony Nigro |
| Number: |
24 |
| Pos.: |
C |
| Shoots: | L |
| Height: |
6-0 |
| Weight: |
180 |
| Birthdate: |
1990-01-11 |
| Birthplace: |
Woodbridge, ON |
Biography
LAST SEASON | 2010-11
• Appeared in 54 games for the Rivermen and recorded 15 points (9g, 6a) in his first professional season.
• Made his professional debut on 10/17/10 at Texas and recorded his first professional goal and assist in the same game, 11/7/10 vs. Rockford.
• Missed 18 games from 2/9/11-3/15/11 with an injury.
CAREER
2009-10: Appeared in 73 games for the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League. Tallied 62 points (16g, 46a) in 61 regular season games with 49 penalty minutes. Led the team with his 46 assists and tied for team lead in playoff assists (7) and points (13).
OHL: Played in 123 regular season games his first two seasons in the OHL with Guelph. Recorded 28 goals and 37 assists for 65 points in that time. Appeared in 14 playoff games in his first two seasons as well scoring twice and recording three assists for five points. Began the 2008-09 season with Guelph. Traded to Ottawa after the first 25 games of the season. Scored over a point a game following the trade (51 points in 42 games). Was a linemate of 2009-10 AHL All-Star (Canada) / all-rookie Logan Couture.