Saturday, November 27, 2010

Former Viper Bishop Reassigned To Bulldogs:


Former Vernon Vipers forward, Hunter Bishop has been recalled to the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs. Bishop played three seasons with the Vipers (2005-07 & 2007-08) before playing two seasons at Ohio State University.

This is posted on the Nailers website:

Bishop Recalled to Hamilton

Wheeling Nailers

Nov 26, 2010

Wheeling, WV - The Wheeling Nailers announced Friday that forward Hunter Bishop has been reassigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League by the Montreal Canadians.

Bishop registered five points (2g, 3a) in nine games played this season with the Nailers. Prior to Wheeling, he spent the past two seasons as a standout player at Ohio State University. In two seasons with the Buckeyes, Bishop registered 58 points (29 goals and 29 assists). He appeared in nine games with Hamilton last spring and scored two goals and three assists.

The 6-0, 195-pound forward led the Vernon Vipers (BCHL) in scoring during the 2007-2008 season amassing 97 points in just 60 games played. Bishop was signed as a free agent by the Montreal Canadiens on March 19, 2010.

The Nailers also announced earlier this week that defenseman Alan Dorich has been released by the team. Dorich appeared in two games for Wheeling this season posting an assist and four penalty minutes.

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