Joel Rechlicz

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Born June 14, 1987 (1987-06-14) (age 22),
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Height
Weight		 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team New York Islanders
NHL Draft Undrafted
Career 2007 – present

Joel Rechlicz (born June 14, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Rechlicz is well known for playing the enforcer role and because of that he has earned himself the nickname "Wrecker" from many fans. He is billed as a tough as nails type of player. By signing with the Islanders, Rechlicz becomes the first player from the reestablished International Hockey League (IHL) to earn his way to the top hockey league in the world.

[edit] Playing career

Rechlicz played major junior hockey for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) at age 19. He then finished the season with the Sagueneens and after the completion of the junior season, Rechlicz made his professional debut with the Chicago Hounds of the UHL. He played two games with the Chicago Hounds in 06-07 and then began the 07-08 season with the Kalamazoo Wings of the newly created International Hockey League. Although he received little ice time during his 25-game stint with Kalamazoo, Rechlicz received a call-up from the from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. Before the 08-09 season, Rechlicz signed a 3 year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. On March 5, 2009, Rechlicz made his NHL debut with the New York Islanders, recording an assist in the game.

[edit] Transactions

  • May 6, 2008 - Signed by the New York Islanders as a free agent to a three year entry level deal worth 1.575 million

[edit] External links

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