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Craig Weller (RW)

Providence Bruins

Biography

CAREER: 2008-09: Spent second full season in NHL, playing 36 games for Minnesota… Scored lone goal of year in 10 penalty minute game on November 29 at Nashville… Totaled three points (g, 2a) on season… 2007-08: Enjoyed first NHL season as member of Phoenix organization… Finished year with 11 points (3g, 8a) and 80 PIM in 59 games… Made NHL debut October 4 vs. St. Louis, registering first career NHL point with assist… Scored first career NHL goal, credited as game-winner, at Anaheim on October 25… Recorded 12 PIM or more on three occasions, including 15 PIM on November 24 vs. Toronto… 2006-07: Scored 17 points (11g, 6a) for Hartford, appearing in 56 regular season games… Had four multiple-point games, including two two-goal performances, both against Portland… Registered season-high 14 PIM vs. Springfield on December 22… Had three-game point-streak (2g, a) spanning three months from Jan. 27 – Mar. 23… 2005-06: Had best season as a pro with 12 goals, 22 assists and 34 points while appearing in all 80 regular season games for Hartford… Added five points (2g, 3a) and 44 PIM in 13 postseason contests… Enjoyed five multiple-point games, including career-best four points (2g, 2a) vs. Manchester on April 25… Totaled 10 PIM or more five times, including 17 PIM at Hershey on October 22… Earned points in three straight games (g, 3a) in November… 2004-05: Recorded 19 points (10g, 9a) and personal-high 182 PIM in 76 regular season games for Hartford… Also suited up for six postseason contests… 2003-04: Played first full AHL season for Wolf Pack, scoring 14 points (5g, 9a) in 68 regular season games… Dressed for career-best 16 playoff games, setting career-high with two goals… 2002-03: Split first professional season between ECHL’s Charlotte and AHL’s Hartford… Collected 14 points (3g, 11a) and 84 PIM in 48 regular season games for Checkers… Suited up for 11 regular season games and two postseason contests for Wolf Pack.